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Ted Binion was Las Vegas royalty—the heir to a casino empire with wealth, power, and a dangerous lifestyle. But when he was found dead in 1998, the city buzzed with speculation. Was it suicide? An accidental overdose? A mob hit? Or something even more sinister?
His girlfriend, Sandy Murphy, was devastated—or was she? While she claimed heartbreak, others saw deception. Was she a grieving lover or a scheming opportunist? And what really happened in Ted’s final hours?
Join us as we unravel the twists, betrayals, and shocking revelations behind the mysterious death of Ted Binion. Was justice served, or did someone get away with murder?
Join us on Patreon to hear part 2 today!
Today’s snacks: UK snack extravaganza (thanks Samantha!) Twiglets, Hobnobs, Mr. Porky Scratchings, Jaffa Cakes, Penguins and Jelly Babies.
Sources:
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His girlfriend, Sandy Murphy, was devastated—or was she? While she claimed heartbreak, others saw deception. Was she a grieving lover or a scheming opportunist? And what really happened in Ted’s final hours?
Join us as we unravel the twists, betrayals, and shocking revelations behind the mysterious death of Ted Binion. Was justice served, or did someone get away with murder?
Join us on Patreon to hear part 2 today!
Today’s snacks: UK snack extravaganza (thanks Samantha!) Twiglets, Hobnobs, Mr. Porky Scratchings, Jaffa Cakes, Penguins and Jelly Babies.
Sources:
- Dateline, S30 E12, “What Happened in Vegas.”
- 48 Hours, S20 E60, “Buried Secrets in Las Vegas”
- McManus, James (2003). Positively Fifth Street. Farrar, Straus, Giroux.
- https://www.courttv.com/trials/nv-v-murphy-tabish-2000/
- https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/forget-the-sopranos-meet-the-binions/
- https://orangecoast.com/feature/sandy-murphys-complicated-life
- https://www.reviewjournal.com/homes/real-estate-millions/home-of-casino-heir-ted-binion-back-on-the-market-photos/
- https://lasvegassun.com/news/2006/dec/23/murphy-owes-rich-benefactor-millions/
- https://pvtimes.com/news/rick-tabish-from-prison-to-a-1-9b-data-deal-108257/
- https://www.rgj.com/picture-gallery/news/2019/04/18/photos-ted-binion-murder-trial-2000/3512558002/
- https://missoulian.com/the-troubled-trail-of-rick-tabish/article_4ca566fb-538f-5924-b1ac-b43c7b3e649d.html
- https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/binion/rick_6.html
- https://lasvegassun.com/news/1998/jun/12/sisters-horseshoe-buy-approved/
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