As a minor , he was a troublemaker and had contact with the police frequently .
Slovik was born in Detroit , Michigan , in 1920 to a Polish - American family , the son of Anna and Josef Slowikowski .
As a minor , Slovik was a troublemaker and had contact with the police frequently .
Slovik was born in Detroit , Michigan , in 1920 to a Polish - American family , the son of Anna and Josef Slowikowski .