Blood & Blades: Five Points - America's First Gang Empire

Step into the savage world of 19th century New York's most infamous neighborhood - the Five Points, where murder, vice, and survival forged America's first criminal underworld. Through newly uncovered police records, immigrant testimonies, and forgotten newspaper archives, we expose the brutal reality of life in this legendary slum that inspired "Gangs of New York." From the notorious Dead Rabbits to the Bowery Boys, discover how ethnic gangs carved out bloody territories in these disease-ridden streets, creating the template for organized crime in America. Experience the raw stories of immigrant families fighting to survive, corrupt politicians protecting killers, and the ruthless gangsters who ruled these cobblestone killing fields. This isn't just about poverty and violence - it's the origin story of American organized crime, where today's mafia families trace their bloody roots.🔪 Thanks for listening to Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers – exploring the darkest corners of organized crime and the minds of killers.📲 Stay connected: Facebook Mk-Ultra CAST | X @MkUltracast💬 Share your theories, favorite cases, and episode ideas with us online.🎙️ Because every empire leaves a trail of secrets.