Guy McAfee HHLA85

The Hidden History of Los Angeles by Robert Petersen

Jul 18, 202418:56Society & Culture

This episode tells the story of Guy McAfee, an LAPD police officer turned crime boss turned casino mogul, who played an important role in the development of Las Vegas.

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