Crime Blogs
Ya see, this Life we’re livin’ in, it’s a real dirty game. It’s all about treachery, back-stabbin’, and bloodshed. But I gotta admit, it’s kinda mesmerizin’ watchin’ it all from the outside. So here’s the deal; every week, we’re gonna toss in a fresh article ‘about some notorious events, shine a light on some real interestin’ folks, and teach ya on things ya never even knew existed. And ‘cause we’re talkin’ about “Crime & Cocktails” here, we ain’t forgettin’ the drinks, my friend. So grab a seat, raise your glass, and let’s dive into this twisted world together. Salut!
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It began as a deal with the devil — but in this case, the devil wore a tailored suit and ran South Boston like his personal fiefdom. His name was James “Whitey” Bulger...
In the cauldron of Prohibition-era crime, Gus Winkler was neither king nor myth — he was a shadow operative, someone entrusted with orchestrations, betrayals, and horrors...
There are men you protect out of duty, and men you protect out of principle. Then there was Abe “Kid Twist” Reles—who had to be protected out of necessity, like keeping a...
In the spring of 1931, a storm of blood swept through the underworld. It was fast, calculated, and silent. The victims were many — old-school Mafia dons, clinging to...
They walk in sharp suits, speak soft, and keep blood on their hands. The Mafia—organized crime—were long the kind of monsters that lurked behind whispers, unseen puppet...
The Great Depression created its share of monsters, but few were as twisted, unpredictable, and brutal as Verne Miller. Once a decorated soldier and county sheriff...
Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel once infamously remarked, “We only kill our own.” It wasn’t just a quip—it was the unspoken code of the American Mafia. The Cosa Nostra, for all...
Feathered Fortune: Opportunity Amidst Faith By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, kosher poultry—notably chicken—had transcended modest shtetl clusters to become a...
In the summer of 1964, Mississippi became a graveyard of lies, hate, and twisted faith. Three civil rights workers—James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael...