S2 Ep16: George Remus: Lawyer, Bootlegger, Killer Pt. 1

<div>Defense lawyer George Remus started to notice a new kind of client in 1919 and 1920: the bootlegger. He also noticed that those bootleggers always paid handsomely in cash. Remus, who had a background in pharmaceuticals, decided he wanted in, and within a year, he owned 35% of America's alcohol. The federal government moved quickly to shut down this so-called King of the Bootleggers.<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from the <a href="https://www.obsessednetwork.com/">Obsessed Network</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history.<br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/centuriespod">Twitter</a>: @centuriespod<br> <br> Episode Sponsors:</div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.shipstation.com/">ShipStation</a>: Ship more in less time with ShipStation. Click on the microphone at <a href="http://www.shipstation.com/">www.shipstation.com</a> and enter code COTC to get a 60-day free trial. </li> <li> <a href="https://cerebral.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=COTC">Cerebral</a> - Expert help for your emotional health. Go to <a href="http://www.cerebral.com/COTC">www.cerebral.com/COTC</a> for 65% off your first month.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.wearpepper.com/pages/podcast?utm_source=crimes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=talking_points&amp;utm_content=smi&amp;utm_term=crimes">Pepper</a>: The bra reinvented for small boobs! Get 20% off your first order when you go to <a href="http://www.wearpepper.com/CRIMES">www.wearpepper.com/CRIMES</a> </li> </ul>