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Over 100 Years of Sin City Mayhem, Murder, and Misdeeds
 
 
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Lost History.

Fascinating Stories.

Discover over a century of the dark side of Las Vegas Here AT mayhem in the desert.


 

new true crime tales every 3 - 4 weeks!


 
 
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quick vegas true crime reads

 

the wildest crimes of old west vegas

Las Vegas was founded at the tail end of the Old West just as the frontier was closing. The early days of Vegas were characterized by conflicting currents of Old West honor codes running up against modern conceptions of law and order - and along the way there were plenty of saloon shootouts, an established Red Light District, and an always interesting cast of characters.

 

serial murder and sin city

Since the 1970’s, serial murder has seemingly become more common across the United States. And the transient city of Las Vegas, with millions of tourists visiting each year, has served as a hunting ground for several brutal predators over the years. From a homegrown boy compelled to kill to a murderer that preyed upon unsuspecting patrons of off-Strip motels, Sin City has experienced its share of serial murder.

 

 

shocking crimes of the prohibition era

The dawn of Prohibition in 1920 brought about a wave of crime fueled by rival bootlegging gangs. And the tiny desert town of Las Vegas was not immune from the sort of alcohol-fueled violence and organized crime that plagued larger locales.

 

Boomtown - a history of bombings in las vegas

Explosives are the tools of mobsters, terrorists, and common criminals alike. And over the years, Las Vegas has experienced its share of bomb attacks from people acting for a variety of motives.

 

 
 
 
 
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