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John's Upbringing

John wasn't just any criminal—he was Daisie's son! Daisie gave birth to John in 1932. Sadly, Daisie knew that she wasn't able to provide for her son after his father unexpectedly passed away. As a woman in the 1930s, she had limited means of income. Without a way to pay for the new member of the family, Daisie put the child up for adoption in a local orphanage...

Daisie Continues Living

Though she was heartbroken to give up her son, Daisie did not put her life on hold. She married what would become her third husband, and she was swept away by the new lifestyle. He was smart, stable, and employed. When Daisie's third husband also passed away, she was left with a large sum of cash, which she used to open the Crown-A Drive-In Diner. Would the mother and son ever meet again?

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.