Jimmy Hoff: Biography. The mystery of extinction

Almost forty years have passed since the disappearance of Jimmy Hoff. Numerous attempts to find fragments of his body did not lead to a positive result. The FBI staff confessed in their powerlessness after another study of the wasteland near Detroit. Such persons belong to the category of "trade union bosses". Hoffa was one of these people, so his disappearance caused a lot of turmoil.

Hard childhood

Jimmy was born in 1913. Father - a simple miner of a small town called Brazil, which is in Indiana. He passed away when his son reached the age of seven. A widowed woman with four children, in search of a better life, settled in Detroit. Unsighted financial position of the family caused the 14-year-old teenager to get an ancillary worker to the grocery store and leave the school at the same time. Heavy labor was not paid very generously, no social guarantees were provided. Jimmy Hoff is remembered as a quiet boy who worked hard, but in his head he had specific plans for life.

The period of the 1920s in the history of the USA was marked by the intensification of the struggle for its rights of the working class. On this wave, the role of trade unions has increased. Do not stay away from this movement employees grocery store, where he formed his own trade union cell. From the nature of Jimmy Hoff was extremely talented, energetic and stubborn. In the eyes of the young worker, who negotiated with the management of the trade institution, there was not a shadow of timidity. This fact was evaluated by the comrades properly and promoted the growth of authority. All his later life the young man devoted to the trade union movement. In those turbulent years, defending the interests of the working people involved a great risk-at any moment it could be thrown into jail.

The growing popularity of Jimmy

The efforts of a single-minded young man led to the desired results, contributed to the enhancement of reputation. In 1932, Jimmy paid attention to, he spoke only positively. Drivers-truckers called him to organize the work of the trade union branch in Detroit. Hoffa justified their trust. The Detroit trade union organization from the usual branch has become one of the most powerful associations in the United States, dubbed the International Brotherhood of Truck Drivers.

In 1933, the organization had 75 thousand people, and after 3 years the number of members of the union reached almost 150 thousand. The trade union was steadily growing and growing like a snowball. By the end of the 1940s there were already 1 million participants in the ranks. Jimmy Hoff skillfully maneuvered: in some cases he preferred strikes, in others - negotiation processes with employers, where he applied the talent of a diplomat.

Dark sides of trade unions

When mentioning trade unions in the US, one can not ignore the mysterious connections with dubious personalities. A careful study led to the conclusion that in their midst there was a diverse audience: mafia elements, defectors and traitors, including even policemen. No wonder, no, none of them refused to profit from the simple working people. And they did not feel remorse.

And in 1952 it was marked by the change of the head of the trade union of drivers-cargo carriers. Finally, Dan Tobbin decided to step down as president of this organization. The vacated place was to be occupied by Vice-President Dave Beck, against whom some members of the trade union spoke. After suppressing the flare up inside the governing body, they stopped on the compromise figure of Jimmy Hoff.

Sunset career

The new president could not overcome such evil as corruption. Gradually, it took on an alarming scale. Moreover, Jimmy was suspected of repeatedly attempting to bribe an adviser who was part of a committee created by the Senate. As a result, the US Senate in 1957 even had to create a special committee headed by John McClellan. The duties of the legal adviser were performed by young Robert Kennedy, these were his first steps on the political ladder.

No matter how he denied the accusations against him, but this did not affect the decision of the Federal District Court. Jimmy was forbidden to take up duties until the final removal of all charges. Since the jury did not produce a verdict, the court acquitted him. This decision Robert Kennedy regarded as an insult, because, from his point of view, it was unfair. And it so offended him that later, as the Minister of Justice, he directed all his efforts to fight organized crime and tried to hide the leader of the trade unions in prison. The last question was dealt with by a group of investigators. The enigma of Jimmy Hoffa has not yet been solved, but it was during this period that a real threat loomed over the respected man.

Accusations of corruption

In 1964, justice triumphed. Robert Kennedy achieved his - Jimmy Hoff was sentenced to 8 years in prison for trying to persuade a member of the Grand Jury to violate the law. In addition, fraudulent manipulation in the pension fund was the result of an increase in the term for 5 years. However, fate was supportive of him. The previously announced 13-year total term reduced to 5 years of isolation from society.

The US authorities took care of the former "trade union boss" who had left the confinement. He was provided with a comfortable future by appointing a solid pension of $ 2 million. And he received it immediately full amount.

James Riddley Jimmy Hoff was pardoned. But he had to forget about the positions in the trade union organization until the time prescribed in the sentence expired. Achievement of success contributed to the insolent character of Jimmy Hoff. Nevertheless, the court statement sent to the White House was not granted.

Favorite image in the movie

Such an influential person attracted the attention of filmmakers. From the movie people found out who the real Jimmy Hoff was. The filmography, in which the actors of this man embodied, includes the following projects:

• "John F. Kennedy: Shots in Dallas" - 1991.
• "The most high-profile crimes of the twentieth century" (1992).
• "American Justice" (series 1992-2005).
• "American Adventure" (1988-2012)

Mysterious missing person and her investigation

Jimmy Hoff was dissolved on April 30, 1975. Someone seems to have caught his eye then at about 15:00 clock. It was in the suburbs of Detroit, on the parking lot near the restaurant. Before that, Jimmy still managed to contact his wife Josephine by phone. At the same time, with a nervous voice, he uttered the phrase "... they threw hard." An open car was found in a parking lot without a host.In the mentioned restaurant, a meeting of the main mafia bosses, former trade union leaders, with Jimmy was scheduled, both Mafiosi, of course, did not wish to give any Indications.

However, the witness was found. He said that he saw Jimmy Hoff being in the car brand "Mercury" burgundy shade just after talking with his wife on the phone. It turned out that although the car really belonged to Jakallon - one of those whom he met at Hoff's restaurant, but at that time he was in charge of a certain O'Brien. This was confirmed by fingerprints on a paper flap and a plastic bottle. Unfortunately, Chuckie O'Brien could not help the investigation - only negative answers to all questions. The missing Jimmy Hoff seemed to have evaporated, his tracks were nowhere to be found.

After the DNA examination of the hair that was found on the car seat, the investigation concluded that it really belonged to Jimmy. On this success, the body was not found. Even more confusing are the strange circumstances of the death of those people, thanks to whom it would be possible, as they say, to shed light on the murder. The mystery of Jimmy Hoff has not yet been solved.