Dante “Tex” Gill: The Gangster Who Defied the Law—and Gender Norms
Dante "Tex" Gill: Pittsburgh’s Gender-Bending Crime Boss and His Mafia Ties The streets of Pittsburgh in the 1970s were a battleground where blood mixed with vice, and power was held…
The Godfather of Smack: How Lucky Luciano Built the Global Heroin Empire
Luciano’s Return: How the Mafia Architect Rebuilt the Global Heroin Trade In 1946, American military intelligence gave the Mafia one final, priceless gift—freedom for its greatest criminal mastermind, Charles “Lucky”…
Dutch Schultz’s Lost Treasure: Blood Money in the Catskills
The legend of Dutch Schultz’s lost fortune is one soaked in blood, paranoia, and greed. Somewhere in the misty Catskill Mountains, buried beneath layers of dirt and history, lies a…
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…
The Attempted Assassination of a President… or Was It?
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…
The Untouchable Vito Genovese: Wartime Schemes and Mafia Dreams
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…
William Gallagher: A Brief and Controversial Legacy in Nevada’s Gaming History
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…
Mickey Cohen and Billy Graham: A Friendship Tested by Faith
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…
