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

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

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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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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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