About this episode

The episode explores the life of Roy Olmstead, a nonviolent bootlegger during Prohibition who influenced the US legal system.

Using the nooks and crannies of Puget Sound as cover, Roy Olmstead ran a massive bootlegging empire during Prohibition. He was nonviolent, creative, and a whole lotta fun. And on top of that, he managed to have a lasting impact on the US legal system. Not bad for a former cop.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• bootlegging
• Prohibition
• legal impact
• crime history
• nonviolent crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US legal system

Places: Puget Sound

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