<p>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.</p>

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 2: Herman Rosenthal

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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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 2: Herman Rosenthal

Chapter 2: Herman Rosenthal