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CASE FILE No. 1934-RA

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A reconstructed timeline of the Randy Adams investigation. Dates are drawn from intercepted broadcasts, seized documents and classified informants, tracing a century of noir metal evidence, smuggling trails and hidden alliances.

Chronology of Events

ARCHIVE REF: CASE-FILE 1934-RA/HIS

Approx. 1906

EARLY YEARS

Randy Adams was born into a poor family in the suburbs of Chicago. During childhood he quickly learned to fend for himself and did a few dirty jobs for a small local gangster nicknamed "Uncle JOE".

You can find out more by listening to:

  • The Little House In The Suburbs Of Chicago
  • Black Glass
Noir evidence photograph — Uncle JOE, Randy Adams case history
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Uncle JOE
Approx. 1915

Happy Family

Life moves slowly and Uncle JOE introduces Randy Adams to his henchmen, who take him on as a mascot. He feels happy and often sneaks out of the house to reach the back of the shop where the gang hangs out, taking part in dance contests.

You can find out more by listening to:

  • Boogie Woogie
  • Karma's Swing
Noir evidence photograph — DANCEFLOOR, Randy Adams case history
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DANCEFLOOR
Approx. 1921

GROW UP

Randy Adams continues his work and Uncle JOE decides to put him in charge of whiskey smuggling Al Capone's band, to make things clear, kills Randy's sister. Randy, with a raid, gets his revenge.

You can find out more by listening to:

  • Declaration Of War
  • Vendetta!
Noir evidence photograph — #CLUE 04, Randy Adams case history
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#CLUE 04
Approx. 1923

Anger flares up

Uncle JOE is afraid of what will happen after Randy Adams' revenge and decides to send him away. Despite this, Randy decides to continue on his own and begins to create his first gang. He wants to challenge Al Capone...

You can find out more by listening to:

  • The Empire Of Gunsmoke
  • A Monster Among Us
Noir evidence photograph — Smoke Around, Randy Adams case history
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Smoke Around
1924

Bullets & Roses

Randy Adams begins to gather the most important and violent gangsters in the city and starts a relationship with one of them. Daisy Red will be his life companion: smuggling, bullets and crimes for life.

You can find out more by listening to:

  • Daisy Red
  • Pure Love
Noir evidence photograph — Love & Bullets, Randy Adams case history
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Love & Bullets
Approx. 1924 - 1925

THE GAME HAS BEGUN

The gathered gangsters remain loyal to Randy Adams and together give life to the "Black Market" Syndicate: a super organized network of criminals that manages whiskey smuggling throughout Chicago and beyond...

You can find out more by listening to:

  • Black Market Syndicate
  • Contraband
Noir evidence photograph — THE GATHERING, Randy Adams case history
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THE GATHERING
Approx. 1925 - 1926

THE CALL

Randy Adams' actions are closely watched by Al Capone, who decides to invite him to the tables of the great mafia families. Randy Adams decides to participate and in that meeting the United States of America are divided: a part for each family.

You can find out more by listening to:

  • The Silent Masquerade
  • Behind The Velvet Door
Noir evidence photograph — AT THE TABLE, Randy Adams case history
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AT THE TABLE
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Agent's Note: Randy Adams is not a real historical figure; in his invented story he meets characters who really existed. This was done to make his contextualization more credible.