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168: Detroit's Notorious Purple Gang w/ Gregory Fournier - A True Crime History Podcast

168: Detroit's Notorious Purple Gang w/ Gregory Fournier - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast


168: Detroit's Notorious Purple Gang w/ Gregory Fournier - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Sep 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Through most of the 1920s the Bernstein Brothers, known more colorfully as the Purple Gang, ran Detroit's underworld with an iron fist. Partnering with Chicago's Al Capone, they were responsible for much of the liquor that came into the United States from Canada. They were involved in other shady rackets as well, and didn't hesitate to murder any rivals who stepped on their toes.  Gregory Fournier, author of "The Elusive Purple Gang: Detroit's Kosher Nostra", joins me to talk about this notorious Jewish gang, and shares some of the stories that have become legendary in Michigan true crime history lore. Become a Most Notorious patron at: www.patreon.com/mostnotoriousLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Sep 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. This is an interview show, spotlighting authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years, and whose stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.