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Marie Suize made her way from France to the foothills of California for the Gold Rush. One of just a few women up there mining for gold, she managed to make a fortune and gain the respect of her fellow prospectors. In an effort to be practical and comfortable, she started wearing ...  Show more

Raised in difficult cirumstances, it was no surprise that Brenden Abbott turned to a life of crime. But once he got going, he was an endless source of surprises for the Australian police who struggled to capture and recapture him, as he broke out of multiple prisons and enjoyed l ...  Show more

This week, the gals chew some cigars while chatting about some legendary bad guys from the Windy City. Topics include the scariest tee-totaler of all, the slipperiness of Al Capone, and a dark legacy that ends in the form of a Raleigh bar and grill. Tip back a glass of City Winer ...  Show more

On February 14th, 1929, Chicago was shocked by the most violent crime the city had ever seen, when 7 gang affiliated men were gunned down simultaneously. The attack was the culmination of a gang war that had lasted for 9 years, and had a marked effect on organized crime in the ci ...  Show more

Chicago, known for its rich cultural history and economic significance, also harbors a darker past marked by violence and tragedy. From its role as the meat-packing capital of the world to the infamous Prohibition-era mob wars, the city has been a backdrop for numerous catastroph ...  Show more