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Melvin Horace Purvis, Jr. (October 24, 1903 – February 29, 1960) was an American law enforcement official and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent. He was given the nickname "Little Mel" because of his short stature. He is noted for leading the manhunts that tracked such outlaws as Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd, and John Dillinger.
| Full Name | Melvin Purvis |
| Net Worth | $700,000 |
| Date Of Birth | October 24, 1903 |
| Died | February 29, 1960, Florence, South Carolina, United States |
| Death Cause | Self-inflicted gunshot |
| Place Of Birth | Timmonsville, South Carolina, United States |
| Height | 1.63 m |
| Profession | Lawyer, Official, Law enforcement officer |
| Education | University of South Carolina, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, University of South Carolina School of Law |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Rosanne Purvis |
| Children | Alston Purvis |
| Parents | Janie Elizabeth Mims, Melvin Horace Purvis, Sr. |
| Nicknames | Melvin Purvis, Purvis, Melvin |
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| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | Former head of the Chicago FBI office who led teams that killed criminals John Dillinger and Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd in 1934. |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| To Tell the Truth | 1957 | TV Series | Himself - Contestant |
| Dillinger: Public Enemy No. 1 | 1934 | Documentary short | Himself |
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