Herbert Blitzstein’s Posthumous Gambit: A Criminal’s Attempt to Cheat Both Heaven and Hell

Herbert “Fat Herbie” Blitzstein was no stranger to loopholes in life. A cunning mobster with ties to the Chicago Outfit and the Las Vegas underworld, he thrived on navigating the gray areas of legality. Yet, what sets his story apart from countless other organized crime figures is the tale of what he attempted after death — a fantastical narrative blending cunning, morality, and cosmic justice.