Dutch Schultz — A Historical Profile This overview examines Dutch Schultz’s involvement in organized-crime activity during the 1920s and 1930s. His conflicts with law-enforcement efforts, including investigations led by prosecutor Thomas Dewey, created significant tension within his organization. Schultz’s decisions during this period were viewed as unpredictable even by other criminal groups, leading to internal actions taken against him. His death in 1935 became a notable moment in the history