I am the owner of the french country inn-formerly the lake como hotel (in Lake Geneva Wi.) It is the place where Baby-Face Nelson and John Paul Chase often stayed. It was after leaving the hotel that Nelson and Chase had a shootout with the Feds. Baby-Face Nelson died later but Chase escaped.

Great site, John! Good luck with your Chase project

My grandma Virginia Johnson grew up next door to John in San Rafael, She told us alot of stories about him, how handsome he was, He painted a picture of my dad Bill at alcatraz when he was a baby. My grandma took him there to visit John. John Paul and Baby face used to go to my great grandma Marys house to drink beer, She made it in her basement in San Rafael.

you have a very interesting site, and i am very eager to learn more about mr chase, and his association with lester gillis. thank you.

Sally Backman was my grandfather's sister. Both my grandfather and his brother were working on the Sausalito Ferry where Sally was a ticket taker during the early 30's. As a young girl my mother recalled thinking that Aunt Sally "always had the nicest clothes." This of course would have been when she was dating John Paul Chase. Mom also recalled having the FBI use the apartment next door to stakeout the Nelson gang when they were staying up the street. Sally has passed away and any information you have on her would be greatly appreciated.

Very interesting website! Please contact me, as I have some photos, copies of documents, addresses and a common interest. George

Very interesting site. Hope to share more information with you soon.

I knew Johnny in the early 70's. Went to lunch with him and Warden Daly and Father Clarke several times. Heard lots of stories. These three men had become good friends. I last visited Johnny in the hospital before he died.

I too knew John when he was the janitor at my high school, and went to church services held for him when he passed. New for a couple years before I ever heard of his infamous history,...never would have guessed it, he was a verygentle and friendly old fellow!

John Paul was my Uncle and Ambrose was my father I have all the trial clippings and my Uncles diary. I also have alot of his paintings. I didn't know that my Dad had a foster mom. Thanks for that.