The Rise of Chicago's Underworld: The Story of the Early Mob

Prohibition became law in the U.S. in January 1920. But in Chicago, it was more of a suggestion. It turned ordinary people into criminals, and criminals into superstars. Explore where true crime meets commerce in a documentary about a time when Chicago’s underworld mob became household names.

More about the show:
🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com

Team & Contributors

Executive Producer- Clare O’Donohue
https://clareodonohue.com

Executive Producer – Margaret Smith

Editor – Jessica Stokey

Social Media Manager & Design – Mikayla Bogus
https://mikayladesign.cargo.site

IT Manager – Conor Sweeney

The History of Murder Logo – Bernadette Carr
https://www.bcarrdesign.com

Theme Song “My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down” – Rob Brereton
https://robertbrereton.com

Voice of Dean O’Banion – Nnamdi Ngwe
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nngwe17

Interview – Paul Durica, Chicago History Museum
https://www.chicagohistory.org/

This was truly a team effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who played a part.