Alissa & Annie

Kings of New York

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On July 15, 1912, gambler Herman Rosenthal was gunned down outside of Hotel Metropole in New York City. His murder was "the crime of the century", setting off a chain reaction among politicians and criminals, while sending police lieutenant Charles Becker to the electric chair for having orchestrated it. 110 years later, hosts Alissa and Annie aim to prove Lt. Becker's innocence as they explore new evidence.

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Chapter 6: R + V + S + W 23.01.2024 46:21

There were four men who waked away relatively unscathed from the Becker-Rosenthal Affair, even though they were arguably most complicit in the murder. All four took a plea deal in exchange for their perjured testimony on the stand against Lt. Becker and the four "Shooters" from the Lenox Gang. Jack Rose, Harry Vallon, Sam Schepps, and Bridgey Webber were all deeply involved in the Tenderloin gambl...

Chapter 5: Sen. "Big" Tim Sullivan 18.12.2023 1:08:15

"Becker said that he was being sacrificed for his friends" In this chapter, we introduce Senator "Big" Tim Sullivan - a prominent Tammany Hall politician with deep roots in the Bowery. The Patron Saint of immigrant masses and every imaginable illicit activity alike, he was beloved yet corrupt beyond measure. Mentor to the murdered Herman Rosenthal and a friend to Lt. Becker, Sen. Sullivan comforta...

Chapter 4: The Lenox Gang & The Plot 01.10.2023 50:34

In this chapter Annie and Alissa talk about the four shooters that were sent to the electric chair for directly carrying out the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Whitey Lewis, Dago Frank, Lefty Louie, and Gyp the Blood were all members of Jack Zelig's Lenox Gang and professional gunmen. Like Becker, they maintained that they were innocent up until their last moments prior to their executions. Court rec...

Chapter 3: Charles Becker 01.09.2023 56:30

We dive into the life of Lt. Charles Becker, the alleged mastermind behind Herman Rosenthal's murder. Just like any human being, Lt. Becker was a complicated person with his own demons driving him to bend the law in his favour, give into the temptation of graft, and ultimately overdraw his hand. He stepped into power when the perfect storm of political and police reform left little oversight on hi...

Our Fancy New Intro! 01.09.2023 0:40

110 years in the making, this podcast takes a fresh look at the Becker-Rosenthal murder trial of 1912. Our intro and teaser trailer features the marvelous voiceover by Marc-L. Porter to really set the scene for the Trial of the Century. Background audio track by Sunshine Music.

Chapter 2: Herman Rosenthal 18.08.2022 40:26

We take a closer look at the life and shenanigans of Herman Rosenthal - newsboy, bookie, gambler, and pimp - he tried his hand at just about everything.

Chapter 1: Goodbye. Herman 17.07.2022 1:00:15

In our very first episode and recording attempt, Alissa and Annie introduce you to the Becker-Rosenthal Affair of 1912 and its the cast of characters.

Teaser Trailer 17.07.2022 2:48

110 years in the making, this podcast takes a fresh look at the Becker-Rosenthal affair of 1912.