How a Male Strip Club Empire Was Built on Arson, Betrayal, and Murder

The Chippendales empire was built on dance and desire, but its founder's ambition curdled into arson and contract killing to eliminate rivals. A single FBI tip in 1991 unraveled a conspiracy stretching back over a decade, exposing the 1987 murder of choreographer Nick De Noia. Steve Banerjee pleaded guilty to racketeering and took his own life the night before sentencing, leaving behind a brand that outlived his crimes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/u-s-hidden-crimes--6962513/support.Got a tip or a case we should investigate? Email us at [email protected]. We post new episodes every day. Follow and subscribe so you never miss one.This episode includes AI-generated content.