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Rorschach: Murder at City Hall

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James E. Davis
Brooklyn
New York City
Niel Askew
New York City Hall
Othniel Boaz Askew
Riverbank
Gun Violence
Politics
Angel Melendez
Michael Allig
Emanuel Xavier
Brooklyn Democratic Machine
Democratic Party (new York)

A shocking public shooting at New York City Hall leaves the ambitious, charismatic City Councilman James E. Davis dead, before his assailant is gunned down by a New York City cop. It turns out that Davis had been murdered by his political rival, Niel Askew. And yet all that summer, the two men had been seen around Brooklyn together, been together in James’ office, sat side by side at a barbershop.... more

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It’s the summer of 2003. Everybody in the neighborhood knows Councilman James Davis. No one knows Niel Askew, who’s running against him in the primary. Niel infiltrates James’s orbit, and becomes something like his protege – and someone for the power... more

After a nasty campaign against political favorite Letitia James, James Davis finally wins elected office. Just as James’ fortunes are on the rise Niel Askew’s are headed the other direction. He’s broke, and he’s been diagnosed with HIV. The pressures... more

Officer James E. Davis was no ordinary cop. And now, he’s no ordinary political candidate. He’s brash, braggadocious. He carries a gun – and he lets his enemies know it. James Davis is ambitious and he’s complicated. But he’s making a name for himsel... more

Niel and his boyfriend live in a luxury highrise on the West Side of Manhattan called Riverbank. We look at a notorious crime that happened a few floors below Niel which may have inspired his own dark, violent incident. And the secret from Niel’s pas... more

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A narrative-driven true crime series exploring a high-profile 2003 incident at City Hall, tracing the rapid sequence of events surrounding a fatal shooting and the political pressure, rivalries, and personal dynamics that surrounded it. Across episodes, listeners hear from journalists, police, campaign staff, and people connected to the central figures as they piece together motive, blackmail rumors, and the broader Brooklyn political machine. The show stands out for its immersive oral-history approach, its focus on power, loyalty, and neighborhood tensions, and its willingness to reveal ethical ambiguities in a city under siege by scandal and public scrutiny. Potential listeners who enjoy intricate political intrigue, urban crime narrative... more

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