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Jul 2023
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DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 1 | “Lawles...

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The story of the Dixie Mafia begins in Phenix City, Alabama. The town was sometimes called “the wickedest city in America.” It was sometimes called “America’s original sin city.” By the 20th century, crime was institutionalized to the point that only a revolution could solve the problem. But long before high-profile crimes forced the clean-up, the city grew ... Show More
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DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 2 | “Wicked Town”
America’s 13-year ban on alcohol doesn’t stop saloon owners and whiskey makers in Phenix City. After Prohibition ends, gambling takes center stage in town. Hoyt Shepherd and Jimmie Matthews run the most prominent gambling rackets in Phenix City, but their reign is threatened by a ... Show More
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Aug 2023
DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 3 | “The Murder”
Corruption and murder challenge the system of crime in Phenix City. Hoyt Shepherd and Jimmie Matthews work to rig local elections using every available method. They use illegal tactics to help the mayor during his campaign for a spot on the City Commission, and a victory party be ... Show More
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Aug 2023
DIXIE MAFIA: PHENIX CITY Ep. 4 | “A New Hope”
Hoyt Shepherd and his brother go to trial for murder, and few people are surprised by the outcome. With corruption and crime on the rise, a new champion of reform leads the charge for change. Hugh Bentley makes it his mission to clean up Phenix City, and he quickly becomes the ta ... Show More
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