Black gangsters wanted the old white man out of the numbers racket, and rogue underlings wanted to kill the king. He went toe-to-toe against relentless challenges -the cops wanted him in prison, immigration officials wanted him deported, and the IRS wanted his nightclub, car, and cash. A captivating true crime biography that may cause more than a few readers to lose sleep.” Philip ZozzaroĪ 2020 International Book Awards True Crime Finalist! From the host of and the author who brought you To Kill the Irishman – the war that crippled the Mafia, basis for the motion picture Kill the Irishman co-starring Ray Stevenson & Vincent D’Onofrio, here is Alex “Shondor” Birns-Public Enemy Number One, friend of powerful Jewish and Italian mobsters, and trusted partner of black gambling racketeers. Porrello doesn’t attempt to humanize his subject but does provide a voice for the victims caught up in a madman’s web. Henkel is shown to be a ruthless criminal with little to no remorse for the mayhem he caused. He provides the gritty and grim details surrounding the various crimes Henkel and his associates would participate in during the 1960s and 1970s. Readers’ Favorite Reviews: …Porrello has carved a noteworthy niche as a true crime author with his previous work and his investigative skills honed in law enforcement serve him well with each subsequent book. Midwest Book Review: “…a methodical drama emerges that is even more riveting than fiction for its factual yet emotionally alluring presentation.” D. This book is the true story of one of the country’s most dangerous con artists, his police officer partner, the men and women who fell victim to his venom, and the lawmen who persevered to serve justice. Homicide Detective Bob Payne remembered Richard Henkel pausing to look out over a wooded area and saying, “There’s more bodies out there.” However, Henkel said he did not lie once to me.” And when I occasionally pushed too hard, he became angry. In our ten months of communication, Henkel was usually candid, but when it came to his associates, especially ex-police officer Gary Small, he was tight-lipped. ![]() He claimed there were significant inaccuracies about him, his crew members, and even some of his alleged victims. “Six months later, I persisted and sent him a page of questions based on three years of investigative research. ![]() “At first, Henkel politely declined my request,” Rick Porrello said. The author, a former police chief, wanted details. Richard Henkel claims he murdered twenty-eight people. 12 th, I will be at the MUSIC BOX THEATER for their Cleveland Stories dinner party series. Chagrin Falls, OH 44022.ĪDDITIONALLY, on Thursday, Jan. This event will include a few copies of my backlist titles. The Bookshop in Lakewood, 15230 Madison Ave. Mac’s Backs Books on Coventry 1820 Coventry Rd., Coventry Village, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. Follow me on Instagram! Northeast Ohioans – Want a book signed for yourself or for a gift? I am scheduled for the following Cleveland, OH area author events: MAC is working toward a cruelty-free world and is taking steps toward that goal every day.Some governments conduct animal testing to prove safety before selling MAC products. MAC does not test on animals and never asks others to test for them. ![]()
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