Edmund "Irish Eddie" Boyle lived in Brooklyn he was known as a clever, resourceful money maker who wouldn’t buckle...
Dean O’Banion The North Side Gangster
Dean O'Banion was born to Irish parents who lived in Maroa, Illinois where he spent his early childhood before moving...
Elmer “Trigger” Burke & The Brinks Job
In this story Elmer "Trigger" Burke plays a supporting role in the Brinks Job. Elmer Burke was a hit man during the...
Kevin Weeks – Loyal to the end
In Boston's gangland, there was no one was closer to Whitey Bulger than Kevin Weeks, a native of Southie and a...
The First Gang – The Forty Thieves
The Forty Thieves were formed in 1825 and said to be the first known and oldest New York City criminal street gang. At...
CPAD – Concerned Parents Against Drugs
In Dublin in the 1980's & 90's drugs were rampant, especially in the inner city and parents were getting fed up...
Thomas Egan – Co Founder of Egans Rats of St. Louis
Thomas Egan was a St. Louis saloon keeper, politician and gangster involved in bootlegging, illegal gambling, voter...
Spike O’Toole
James "Spike" O'Toole was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts to Irish parents, who were both from County Cork, Ireland....
“Shanghai” Kelly’s Birthday Bash in the Barbary Coast
In the mid 1850's three ships sat stationary on San Francisco Bay with no crew on board. The captains of the ships had...