James Butler Elkins (1901–1968) was a crime boss in Portland, Oregon, in the mid-20th century. Elkins was involved in numerous illegal activities for several decades in the mid-20th century. He reportedly ran gambling rackets and nightclubs like the 8212 Club and was known for his brutality. His testimony, supported by over 70 hours of audio recordings of conversations he made on his own, was a prominent feature in the McClellan Committee investigations into organized crime that commenced in 1957.
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| - James Butler Elkins (1901–1968) fue un jefe criminal en Portland, Oregon, a mediados del siglo XX. Elkins estuvo involucrado en numerosas actividades ilegales durante varias décadas a mediados del siglo XX. Se dice que dirigía clubes nocturnos como el 8212 Club, y era conocido por su brutalidad. Su testimonio, apoyado por más de 70 horas de grabaciones de audio de conversaciones que hizo por su cuenta, fue una característica prominente en las investigaciones del Comité McClellan sobre el crimen organizado que comenzaron en 1957. (es)
- James Butler Elkins (1901–1968) was a crime boss in Portland, Oregon, in the mid-20th century. Elkins was involved in numerous illegal activities for several decades in the mid-20th century. He reportedly ran gambling rackets and nightclubs like the 8212 Club and was known for his brutality. His testimony, supported by over 70 hours of audio recordings of conversations he made on his own, was a prominent feature in the McClellan Committee investigations into organized crime that commenced in 1957. (en)
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| - James Butler Elkins (1901–1968) fue un jefe criminal en Portland, Oregon, a mediados del siglo XX. Elkins estuvo involucrado en numerosas actividades ilegales durante varias décadas a mediados del siglo XX. Se dice que dirigía clubes nocturnos como el 8212 Club, y era conocido por su brutalidad. Su testimonio, apoyado por más de 70 horas de grabaciones de audio de conversaciones que hizo por su cuenta, fue una característica prominente en las investigaciones del Comité McClellan sobre el crimen organizado que comenzaron en 1957. Las grabaciones de audio de Elkins dieron lugar a acusaciones contra el alcalde de Portland, , y el fiscal de Distrito del condado de Multnomah, William Langley, aunque ambos fueron absueltos. El jefe de Policía de Portland, , también fue acusado. (es)
- James Butler Elkins (1901–1968) was a crime boss in Portland, Oregon, in the mid-20th century. Elkins was involved in numerous illegal activities for several decades in the mid-20th century. He reportedly ran gambling rackets and nightclubs like the 8212 Club and was known for his brutality. His testimony, supported by over 70 hours of audio recordings of conversations he made on his own, was a prominent feature in the McClellan Committee investigations into organized crime that commenced in 1957. Elkins' audio recordings resulted in indictments of Portland mayor Terry Schrunk and Multnomah County District Attorney William Langley, although both were acquitted. Portland Chief of Police Jim Purcell was also indicted. Purcell was later described as "He was very good at derailing investigations and covering up murders. Jim Elkins... paid Purcell well for his services." (en)
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