Milwaukee Mafia

Lavere Redfield - Reno Heist


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1950s: a handful of Milwaukee crooks are behind what may have been the biggest burglary in American history. Where did the money go?

Lavere Redfield entered the sphere of the Milwaukee Mafia on February 29, 1952. A 400-pound safe containing $1.5-2.5 million in currency, securities and gems was stolen from Redfield's 15-room Reno, Nevada mansion.

This story is one of Gavin's top 3 most favorite stories! (You can hear the excitement in his tone!)

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