Bootlegger-turned-informant who fled to St. Paul, Minnesota, and disguised his identity to avoid the pursuing New York Mafia; his plot failed, and Lucky Luciano successfully contracted with Murder, Inc., to assassinate him. Original glossy 5.5 x 3.25 mug shot photo of Wagner, filled out with sparse details on the reverse, “Abraham Wagner, 7/25/32 Shot & Killed, St. Paul Minn.” In fine condition. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.
