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The Deadly Fire that Shook Newport, Kentucky's Sin City
TLDR The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Newport, Kentucky in the 1970s, which resulted in the deaths of 165 people, remains a mystery with some suggesting it was arson orchestrated by the mob, due to the area's history of arson and alleged cover-up by the governor.
Timestamped Summary
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Northern Kentucky in the 1970s was one of the deadliest entertainment club fires in US history, resulting in the deaths of 165 people.
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club was originally a casino called the Beverly Hills Country Club and was part of a larger industry of sleaze in Newport, Kentucky, which earned the nickname "Sin City" in the 1930s.
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Moe DeLitz, a big-time mobster, took over the Beverly Hills Country Club in Newport, Kentucky after it was burned down in 1936 because the owner, Schmidt, refused to sell.
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During the 1950s, Newport, Kentucky became the casino capital of America, attracting big-name performers and drawing in crowds from all over the country, despite the fact that gambling was not legalized in the state.
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In the mid-1960s, the Beverly Hills Country Club closed but was later revived by Dick Schilling, who renamed it the Beverly Hills Supper Club and restored the large facility, which became a popular venue for events and performances.
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club was a large venue that could hold over 1,300 people, making it overcapacity on the night of the fire.
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A fire breaks out in the zebra room of the Beverly Hills Supper Club, quickly spreading and causing chaos in the complex.
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A fire broke out in the Cabernet Room of the Beverly Hills Supper Club, causing panic and confusion as people tried to escape through the two back exits, resulting in a crush of people and many deaths at the blocked exit.
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The cause of the fire at the Beverly Hills Supper Club remains undetermined, but some believe it was arson orchestrated by the mob due to the area's history of arson and the governor's alleged cover-up.
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Multiple pieces of evidence suggest that the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire may have been arson, including witness accounts of suspicious activity, an FBI memo, and the presence of timers in the basement.
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The hosts discuss a listener's comment about avocado toast and reminisce about their own experiences with avocado toast and hamburger steak.
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The hosts wrap up the episode by discussing listener comments and promoting other podcasts and products.
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