Boston Organized Crime

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The book delves into Boston's hidden criminal history, spotlighting notorious events such as the Great Brink's Robbery and the Blackfriars Massacre. It examines the lives of mobsters and racketeers who shaped the city's underworld, showcasing a range of crime scene photographs, mug shots, and police records. Author Emily Sweeney provides a compelling narrative that spans from the Prohibition era to the violent gang wars of the 1960s, revealing the darker aspects of Boston's past that often remain unspoken.