On this day in 1944 the World was introduced to Frank Matthews who was also known as Black Caesar or Pee Wee. During his career he ran a major heroin and cocaine empire and also managed to flee the country in 1973 when he was under indictment.
He left with some $15 – $20 million, never to be seen again.
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