Crime Classics | The Checkered Life and Sudden Death of Colonel James Fisk, Jr., 1953

Enjoy this third episode from, Crime Classics, this one is titled, "The Checkered Life and Sudden Death of Colonel James Fisk, Jr." This episode aired June 29, 1953.

This is the true murder story of James Fisk Jr. (1835-1872), known as one of the "robber barons" of the Gilded Age. Although beloved by New York City working class, he achieved fame for his role in Black Friday (1869). Years later, Fisk was shot twice and murdered by a disgruntled business associate, Edward Stokes.

Created, produced and directed by Elliott Lewis; Crime Classics aired on CBS Radio from June 1953 to June 1954.

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