My father’s memory of his days scrapping with elements of Tampa’s mafia remain a frequent topic at family dinner conversations and other moments when something or someone suddenly prompts him. Lately, this occurs when either one of “those people” from that era, or perhaps a colleague from the police department, is featured in the Tampa…… Continue reading Not Forgettinaboutit—The Mafia
Category: Conspiracies
Jack the Ripper — The Other, Other Theory
Welcome Back! Who was Jack the Ripper? This week, Prof. Alex Taylor lobs a Hail Mary at the never-ending elucidation of Jack the Ripper’s identity. I suppose no detective can resist taking a crack at it. Unfortunately, there’s only so much postulation the general public can withstand before the entire matter becomes a convoluted, trivial…… Continue reading Jack the Ripper — The Other, Other Theory
Another Book of Secrets?
Book of Secrets. Moviegoers love juicy plays on the government’s skeleton closet. Unfortunately, all one has to do is mention “conspiracy theory” and modern audiences run away faster than Sir Robin at the Cave of Caerbannog, or so his minstrels tell me. Yet, because of continued inquiries regarding certain truths after publication of his Lincoln…… Continue reading Another Book of Secrets?