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Some interesting history in this case and the families involved.
Some interesting history in this case and the families involved.
https://twitter.com/ReutersLegal/status/1480623188094504960
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October 22, 2021
"Becerra testified at Durst’s California trial that he wanted to interview Durst’s friend, Susan Berman, but never got the chance because Durst shot and killed her in 2000."
Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
apnews.com/article/corona…
October 22, 2021
"Becerra testified at Durst’s California trial that he wanted to interview Durst’s friend, Susan Berman, but never got the chance because Durst shot and killed her in 2000."
Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
apnews.com/article/corona…
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"Prosecutors said Durst killed Berman, a writer whose father was a Las Vegas mob boss, because she knew too much..."
Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman to Cover Up Wife's Disappearance
people.com/crime/robert-d…
"Prosecutors said Durst killed Berman, a writer whose father was a Las Vegas mob boss, because she knew too much..."
Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman to Cover Up Wife's Disappearance
people.com/crime/robert-d…
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"Susan was the daughter of Davie Berman, a Jewish-American organized crime figure who operated for notorious gangster Meyer Lanksy and the Genovese crime family in Minneapolis and Las Vegas."
Who was Susan Berman and what happened to her?
the-sun.com/news/3487343/w…
"Susan was the daughter of Davie Berman, a Jewish-American organized crime figure who operated for notorious gangster Meyer Lanksy and the Genovese crime family in Minneapolis and Las Vegas."
Who was Susan Berman and what happened to her?
the-sun.com/news/3487343/w…
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"The turn in Berman’s criminal career came after he met Vito Genovese...moved to Minneapolis, where he launched an extensive activity to equip underground casinos, bookmakers and trade in alcoholic beverages."
“Davie the Jew” the Casinos King
odessa-journal.com/davie-the-jew/
"The turn in Berman’s criminal career came after he met Vito Genovese...moved to Minneapolis, where he launched an extensive activity to equip underground casinos, bookmakers and trade in alcoholic beverages."
“Davie the Jew” the Casinos King
odessa-journal.com/davie-the-jew/
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"Defending his gambling empire from threatening encroachments by Kid Cann & Al Capone was tough work...Berman hired Willie 'Icepick' Alderman as his enforcer."
Susan Berman: The Mafia Princess who was murdered by Robert Durst
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9…
"Defending his gambling empire from threatening encroachments by Kid Cann & Al Capone was tough work...Berman hired Willie 'Icepick' Alderman as his enforcer."
Susan Berman: The Mafia Princess who was murdered by Robert Durst
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9…
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"Within minutes of [Bugsy] Siegel’s death, Susan Berman’s father...was one of 3 men who walked into the Flamingo Hotel and announced that it was now under their direction."
Arrest in Beverly Hills murder has ties to Las Vegas Mob history
themobmuseum.org/blog/arrest-in…
"Within minutes of [Bugsy] Siegel’s death, Susan Berman’s father...was one of 3 men who walked into the Flamingo Hotel and announced that it was now under their direction."
Arrest in Beverly Hills murder has ties to Las Vegas Mob history
themobmuseum.org/blog/arrest-in…
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“Her dad would have chain sawed this guy to death before the cops got to him believe me. I don’t care how much money he had.
To Die Another Day: Victim’s Father & Mob Friends Wouldn’t Have Let Robert Durst Make It To Trial gangsterreport.com/to-die-another…
“Her dad would have chain sawed this guy to death before the cops got to him believe me. I don’t care how much money he had.
To Die Another Day: Victim’s Father & Mob Friends Wouldn’t Have Let Robert Durst Make It To Trial gangsterreport.com/to-die-another…
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"But Susan, an only child, always believed her mother was killed by the mob for the sizable fortune Davie Berman left her."
Who Killed the Gangster’s Daughter?
vulture.com/2015/02/susan-…
"But Susan, an only child, always believed her mother was killed by the mob for the sizable fortune Davie Berman left her."
Who Killed the Gangster’s Daughter?
vulture.com/2015/02/susan-…
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Back to Mr. Durst.
"Durst fled New York and went into hiding in Texas in November 2000 after Westchester prosecutors reopened the investigation into Kathie Durst’s suspected death."
Durst’s defense says dismemberment helps prove innocence
apnews.com/article/ap-top…
Back to Mr. Durst.
"Durst fled New York and went into hiding in Texas in November 2000 after Westchester prosecutors reopened the investigation into Kathie Durst’s suspected death."
Durst’s defense says dismemberment helps prove innocence
apnews.com/article/ap-top…
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"November 2000: The disappearance of Kathie Durst has been cold for 18 years when, on a tip, the case is reopened by Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro."
Timeline: Inside the Robert Durst case
cbsnews.com/pictures/rober…
"November 2000: The disappearance of Kathie Durst has been cold for 18 years when, on a tip, the case is reopened by Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro."
Timeline: Inside the Robert Durst case
cbsnews.com/pictures/rober…
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"...Bobby had become the heir apparent to the Durst Organization, which owned the lion’s share of Times Square. It was one of the most powerful real-estate empires in New York, right up there with those of the Trumps, Helmsleys..."
THE FUGITIVE HEIR archive.vanityfair.com/article/share/…
"...Bobby had become the heir apparent to the Durst Organization, which owned the lion’s share of Times Square. It was one of the most powerful real-estate empires in New York, right up there with those of the Trumps, Helmsleys..."
THE FUGITIVE HEIR archive.vanityfair.com/article/share/…
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"The family firm now owns 11 skyscrapers in New York, including One World Trade Center...Robert was estimated to have a personal fortune of $110 million."
Robert Durst death: Inside the chilling crimes
the-sun.com/news/499227/th…
"The family firm now owns 11 skyscrapers in New York, including One World Trade Center...Robert was estimated to have a personal fortune of $110 million."
Robert Durst death: Inside the chilling crimes
the-sun.com/news/499227/th…
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"Two months before she went missing, Kathie Durst received a call from her husband’s mistress. On the other end of the phone was Prudence Farrow — the sister of Mia Farrow..."
Woman who inspired The Beatles’ 'Dear Prudence' once dated Robert Durst
nypost.com/2015/03/28/wom…
"Two months before she went missing, Kathie Durst received a call from her husband’s mistress. On the other end of the phone was Prudence Farrow — the sister of Mia Farrow..."
Woman who inspired The Beatles’ 'Dear Prudence' once dated Robert Durst
nypost.com/2015/03/28/wom…
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"When Durst set up a trust [in Belize] in 2003, he was in custody for another case, awaiting trial on a charge of murder in the disappearance of a neighbor in Texas."
Rogue Americans shielded money offshore, eluding victims and criminal investigators
icij.org/investigations…
"When Durst set up a trust [in Belize] in 2003, he was in custody for another case, awaiting trial on a charge of murder in the disappearance of a neighbor in Texas."
Rogue Americans shielded money offshore, eluding victims and criminal investigators
icij.org/investigations…
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August 10, 1997
"Seymour Durst was also the premier site assembler of his generation, using byzantine chains of shell companies to disguise his intentions from sellers and rivals."🤔
The Real-Estate Royals. End of the Line?
nytimes.com/1997/08/10/mag…
August 10, 1997
"Seymour Durst was also the premier site assembler of his generation, using byzantine chains of shell companies to disguise his intentions from sellers and rivals."🤔
The Real-Estate Royals. End of the Line?
nytimes.com/1997/08/10/mag…
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