30 Psycho Florida Mayor, William Cotrell: The OG Florida Man

If there was a story you absolutely NEEDED to hear, this is it. In 1890, William Cotrell became mayor of Cedar Key, FL. He was a drunk and depraved psycho. He ruled the town like a tyrant, and the people were living in fear. The US has only sent the military to depose local leaders one time. This was it. The infamous Pinkertons are involved as well.  Join us as we discuss Cotrell's childhood, and all his chaos into adulthood, and how he became mayor, and how he was later removed. This story is in high gear from the moment it begins until the crazy end of it. Cotrell likely was the first ever crazy Florida man. Click here for our website. It has links to all our episodes on all platforms, all our social media, and Bill's original music. Click here for the San Francisco Call site mentioned on the show