Joe Hall Patton
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The Charlie Birger Gang and Little Egypt
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December 6, 2018
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352,656
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December 6, 2018
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15,305
926
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13:01Now PlayingDuring the era of prohibition, bootleggers fought bloody turf battles over Southern Illinois. This episode explores the forgotten history of Charlie Birger, his gang, and the Shelton brothers.
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