The Untouchable Western New Yorkers
Two men with ties to Buffalo helped Elliot Ness take down public enemy number 1. Their decedents shared with 2 On Your Side this unknown story of WNY. Author: Peter Gallivan Updated: 8:11 AM EST February 9, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. A random internet search uncovered an incredible connection for Allegany County Undersheriff Kevin Monroe. I had seen the Find A Grave (website) for Samuel Maurice Seagar several times but I never looked at it, said Monroe.
Sam Seagar was his grandfather s first cousin, but also, a member of the legendary crimefighting unit, The Untouchables. As corrupt as everything was in Chicago at that time, there were actually people who really wanted to do the right thing, said Monroe.