"Roses and Revolvers: The Bloody Reign of Chicago's Killer Florist O'Bannon"

Behind the fragrant petals and wedding bouquets lurked Chicago's most dangerous psychopath. Dean O'Banion wasn't just any florist – he was a stone-cold killer who used his flower shop as the perfect front for bootlegging, murder, and mayhem during Prohibition's deadliest years. This is the twisted story of how a charming Irish altar boy became the North Side's most feared gangster, orchestrating brutal hits while arranging funeral flowers for his own victims. From his flagship flower shop directly across from Holy Name Cathedral, O'Banion waged a bloody war against Al Capone and Johnny Torrio that would paint Chicago's streets crimson. We'll reveal how this baby-faced butcher used his legitimate business to smuggle weapons, plan assassinations, and mock the very mobsters who wanted him dead – all while maintaining the facade of Chicago's most beloved florist. Discover the shocking double-cross that ignited the Chicago Outfit's most vicious gang war, the ingenious ways O'Banion eliminated his enemies, and the ultimate betrayal that led to his own gruesome execution inside his own flower shop. This episode exposes the true story of how one man's thirst for blood and power turned Chicago into America's murder capital, proving that sometimes the most dangerous predators hide behind the most innocent facades.