Friday night, July 12, 1930, was a hot summer evening in Mercedes, Texas. Under the sweltering Texas sun, local residents gathered at the high school lawn for a meeting that would have far-reaching consequences – the local Boy Scout Troop No. 2 had its regular meeting. The troop discussed their plans for the upcoming week, including a hike to Llano Grande Lake. Little did they know, their carefree days would soon be tainted by corruption and scandal.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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