C.F. Marciano

The Kingfish’s Fatal Mistake: How Huey Long’s Greed Sealed His Fate

On the evening of September 8, 1935, the walls of the Louisiana State Capitol echoed with gunfire. The larger-than-life Huey Long—senator, former governor, and self-styled savior of the common man—staggered down the hallway, blood seeping from his wounds. Aides rushed to his side, and he was swiftly transported to the hospital, where he underwent emergency […]

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Barney Gallant

Joe Sent Me / By C.F. Marciano

Barney Gallant, a Hungarian-born entrepreneur with a flair for the illicit and the extravagant, carved out a name for himself in the roaring underbelly of 1920s Greenwich Village. A longtime Village resident and member of the Liberal Club, Gallant was more than just a businessman—he was a provocateur, an impresario of the forbidden. Before launching

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Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak and President FDR

The Attempted Assassination of a President… or Was It?

Crime Blogs / By C.F. Marciano

Lemme tell ya somethin’, pal. When it comes to Chicago, coincidences are about as rare as a teetotaler in a speakeasy. You get shot in this town, odds are somebody meant for it to happen. And when you’re talkin’ about Mayor Anton Cermak and the so-called attempted assassination of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, you’d be

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Capone’s caprese skewers

Youze Guys Gotta Be Hungry / By C.F. Marciano

Listen up, pal—Capone’s Caprese Skewers ain’t just any appetizer. This here’s a classy, high-rolling bite, straight outta the big boss’s playbook. Fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and basil so crisp it’ll make ya wanna kiss ya mama—drizzled with the finest balsamic glaze, like a made man in a silk suit. One bite, and you’ll know

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The Untouchable Vito Genovese: Wartime Schemes and Mafia Dreams

Crime Blogs / By C.F. Marciano

A Wartime Opportunist When Charlie “Lucky” Luciano was locked away in 1937, his underling Vito Genovese knew the heat was on. New York’s relentless prosecutor Thomas Dewey had a knack for putting high-ranking gangsters behind bars. And Genovese? He had a corpse in his past—Ferdinand Boccia, gunned down on his orders. Worse yet, there was

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William Gallagher: A Brief and Controversial Legacy in Nevada’s Gaming History

Crime Blogs / By C.F. Marciano

William Gallagher: A Brief and Controversial Legacy in Nevada’s Gaming History The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) was established to ensure the integrity of Nevada’s gaming industry, safeguarding the public interest through licensing, regulation, and enforcement. It was a vital component of the state’s efforts to legitimize gambling as a respectable industry. Yet, beneath its

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Sinatra’s cannoli

Youze Guys Gotta Be Hungry / By C.F. Marciano

Cause you know sometimes the guys need somethin’ sweet…. A recipe to kill for! Alright, listen up, kid—Sinatra’s Cannoli ain’t just dessert, it’s a showstopper, a real class act. Crispy golden shells filled with the smoothest ricotta, kissed with just the right amount of powdered sugar—sweet, but never too sweet, just like Ol’ Blue Eyes

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Mickey Cohen and Billy Graham: A Friendship Tested by Faith

Crime Blogs / By C.F. Marciano

In a tale as unexpected as it was fascinating, the infamous Los Angeles racketeer Mickey Cohen and the renowned evangelist Billy Graham formed an unlikely friendship. At the heart of their relationship lay a question that gripped both the media and the faithful: Would Cohen, a man steeped in the shadowy world of organized crime,

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Scalise, Scalice, Scalish…what’s in a name? It’s all criminal

Crime Blogs / By C.F. Marciano

John Scalish

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I’ve Been Kidnapped… How Inconvenient

Crime Blogs / By C.F. Marciano

Few figures in the annals of criminal history have embodied the cunning audacity and moral bankruptcy of John Factor, infamously known as “Jake the Barber.” While his brother, Max Factor, achieved fame as a cosmetics mogul, Jake carved out a legacy as a master swindler who left ruin and devastation in his wake. For over

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The Kingfish’s Fatal Mistake: How Huey Long’s Greed Sealed His Fate

Barney Gallant

The Attempted Assassination of a President… or Was It?

Capone’s caprese skewers

The Untouchable Vito Genovese: Wartime Schemes and Mafia Dreams

William Gallagher: A Brief and Controversial Legacy in Nevada’s Gaming History

Sinatra’s cannoli

Mickey Cohen and Billy Graham: A Friendship Tested by Faith

Scalise, Scalice, Scalish…what’s in a name? It’s all criminal

I’ve Been Kidnapped… How Inconvenient

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