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The Motor City boasts a long and sordid history of scoundrels, cheats, and ne'er-do-wells. The wheeling and dealing prowess of founding father Antoine Cadillac is the stuff of legend. The slovenly and eccentric Augustus Brevoort Woodward, well known as a judge but better known as a drunkard, renamed himself, reshaped the city streets and then named them after himself, creating a legion of enemies along the way. Local historian and creator of the Prohibition Detroit blog Mickey Lyons presents the stories of the colorful characters who shaped the city we know today.

Welcome to The Dark Side of Finance, where we uncover the hidden world of financial crime. In each episode, we expose the schemes, scams, and deceptive tactics that lurk in the shadows of the financial industry. Join your host Darryl Lyons as he shines a light on these dark corners to help you protect you and your loved ones.

In this captivating exploration, the authors present a vivid portrait of a life shaped by crime, akin to the mastery of figures like Edison, Morgan, and Rockefeller in their respective fields. At the center of this narrative is Sophie Lyons, an extraordinary woman who stands out as one of the most remarkable criminals of modern times. Her life serves as a compelling testament to the truth that crime does not pay, illustrating how the same intellect and drive, when applied to honest pursuits, can lead to lasting wealth and respect. (From the Introduction)

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On a November morning in 2015, Christopher Jackson waited for his fiancée, Angila Wilder, to pick him up from work as she always did. But this time, she didn’t show - and Christopher’s calls went unanswered. The police found what looked like a scene from a horror movie at their home. The backdoor kicked in. A bedroom splattered with blood. And a pregnant young woman violently stabbed to death.

On 19 July 1995, two young men stumbled upon a skeleton in a disused mineshaft near Bonnie Doon, Victoria. The sensational find was identified as the remains of transsexual prostitute Adele Bailey, who had been missing for more than 17 years. How did Adele Bailey die and why was her body hidden in a forgotten mineshaft? Was there a connection between Adele Baily and country housewife Jenny Tanner who had been killed on a nearby property?