Ep 52: Rise & Fall of Mob Bosses Bessie Starkman & Rocco Perri

In this episode, we dive deep into the Prohibition-era underworld of Hamilton, Ontario, and the rise of one of Canada's most notorious crime figures: Rocco Perri. Known as "King of the Bootleggers" and sometimes called "Canada's Al Capone," Perri built a sprawling criminal empire during the 1920s and 1930s, with bootlegging at its core. Alongside his common-law partner Bessie Starkman, Perri masterminded a network that supplied alcohol across Ontario, making him a feared and influential figure. Join us as we explore his rise to power, the intricacies of his criminal operations, and the legacy he left behind in the world of organized crime. Tune in to uncover the story of a man who ruled Hamilton’s streets during one of Canada's most turbulent eras.Members of the PodMoth Network ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/podmoth?igsh=MWU5N20waW5kY205OQ==⁠⁠⁠Check us out on Instagram. Send us a dm with your scary stories to be featured on one of our Sunday scaries! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttcvpodcast?igsh=ZDRsNTNhN2kwN2du&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠Creep it real! Produced & edited by Avery Thornton & Mandy Beattie Music- Ooze by 92elm (uppbeat.io)