Crimeline
The Reign of Spanish Marie
1903-Present
Spanish Mary born
Spain 1903
This is the time of the infamous Water Riots.
Prohibition
1920
American politicians criminalize alcohol and begin the so-called " Noble Experiment", in so doing kick off the infamous Roaring 1920's
Spanish Marie
gets Boat
1924
With husband. Reported in 1924
Dance Studio
Mid-1920's
Marie and husband open Miami Academy of Dance. After all, it is the Roaring 20's.
Crime Spree
Key West to Miami
Spanish Marie infamously used secret codes broadcast on new technology called "radio".
Headlines
1927
Tragedy as Marie's husband is said to have been killed. His body is never recovered.
And the boat is mysteriously burnt.
Widow
1928
The battle for Marie and her husband's estate becomes talk of the town.
Syndicated News
1929
"The Fall of Spanish Marie" is carried by nearly every newspaper in the US.
Snared!
1930
G-Men discover there was never a fall. Spanish Marie is still in action.
Back in Action
1931
At 28, Spanish Marie is in full swing.
New husband, same game.
Repeal
1934
In the US, repeal happened in 1933.
In Florida, it took a vote in November 1934.
Key West First Legal Rum
There has never been a legal rum distillery in Key West…
Until today.
Key West
First Legal Rum Distillery.
Since 2012.
