An Original Enigmatic You-Play Mystery
Bagman (n) - an agent who collects or distributes the proceeds of illicit activities.
Tonight is the annual underworld shindig. The Cusacks and the Johnson-Moy Gang have an uneasy truce, but both operations have caught the eye of Frank Colacurcio, the Mob Boss of Seattle. He’s come to Victoria to “check on” the alcohol deliveries from the Cusacks, but everyone suspects he wants to expand his empire. No better night for Frank to meet the Island crime families. But early into the evening, when a valet goes to find out why ‘Big Tony’ Elkins hasn’t joined the party, they find his dead body! ‘Big Tony’ was a Boss in Frank’s organization, and likely to be the Bagman for any future Canadian operation. Frank is not going to be happy to find a colleague dead... can the guests smooth things over so the police don’t get involved?
Death of a Bagman
Details
Players
8-50
Suspects
8-12
This murder mystery was written to be performed in many different locations. It is ideal for those who would like to socialize, mix, and mingle. Teamwork withing gangs is encouraged, but not necessary.
Theme
1920s underworld. Mob & flapper fashion.
Style
You-Play - add cocktails, finger food, and suspicion.
*Please note that this You-Play Mystery contains themes of crime and sexual activity. Be advised that conversation and material may not be suitable or comfortable for all participants.
The Suspects
Frank ‘Two Dimes’ Colacurcio – The Mob Boss of Seattle. He runs the bootlegging, vice, & drugs across the city, & beyond.
Arietta Elkins – Frank’s companion, who he takes with him instead of his wife. Also, Big Tony’s second cousin.
Sam Bianco – Close advisor to Frank ‘Two Dimes’.
‘Gorgeous’ Georgie Moy – Lian & Shuang Moy’s closest kin. The older couple send out Georgie to represent them.
‘Big Dave’ Johnson – One of the major heavies in the Gang. Breaks legs & heads to get things done.
Valerie Moncton – Big Dave’s fiancé & Lian Moy’s niece. She does the more ‘subtle’ work for the gang…
Deidre Cusack – Wife to Lucky, she loves the trappings of wealth & power her husband provides, though not so much in love with the man himself.
“Lucky” Larry Cusack - Runs an operation dedicated to ‘import/export.’ Uses his print shop as cover for illicit activities.
Chris ‘Blackfingers’ Smith – An expert forger, supplying the Cusacks with ‘legitimate’ paperwork for their business.
Mayor L.D Taylor – The Mayor. LD has a very relaxed view of vice & gambling in Victoria.
Olivia Tuttle – Reporter for the Daily Times & a rich heiress to a coal baron from the interior.
Dr. Giles – The good doctor patches up gang members & takes the utmost care in keeping records confidential.