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…
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…
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 The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) was established to ensure the integrity of Nevada's gaming industry, safeguarding the public…
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…
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,…
Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was no stranger to the spotlight. Born on May 21, 1904, in Harlem, New York, Waller became a towering figure in the jazz and swing eras,…
On January 10, 1952, an event steeped in grandeur and divine reverence unfolded in Rome. Pope Pius XII blessed two gold crowns encrusted with 500 diamonds and other precious stones.…
On a grim autumn night in October 1954, the shadow of judgment loomed over Albert Anastasia as the Newark courtroom pulsed with tension. Presided over by the stern Honorable Alfred…
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