Butler County Historical Society Presents: Little Chicago's Coldest Case: The Unsolved Killing of Mobster John Marcus

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On a cold February day in 1931, the lifeless body of notorious mobster John Marcus was found in the basement of an abandoned house just outside Hamilton. His hands and feet tied, a single bullet to the head—it was a killing meant to send a message. But to whom? Marcus wasn’t just another Prohibition-era criminal. He served as an enforcer for the infamous “Bourbon King” George Remus and acted as personal bodyguard to Remus’ wife. In a world fueled by illegal liquor, shifting loyalties, and ruthless ambition, Marcus knew secrets—and made enemies. So what sealed his fate? Was it the revenge of a competitor? Or a hit carried out from within his own ranks? Join Executive Director of the Butler County Historical Society, Brian Smith, for a gripping exploration of this long-unsolved case. Combining local history with the intrigue of true crime, this program will take you inside one of Butler County’s most chilling mysteries—and the questions that still remain unanswered. MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/MUHD | VaughnJH@MiamiOH.edu No RSVP is required.