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Allen Abel

ALLEN ABEL has reported from more than 100 countries as an award-winning newspaper columnist and magazine journalist. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Smithsonian, and the Globe & Mail. He has written, produced, and hosted broadcasts and documentaries for HBO, the Discovery Channel, and the CBC, earning an Emmy nomination. The Washington Post called his non-fiction book Flatbush Odyssey: A Journey Through the Heart of Brooklyn "one of the best travelogues about anywhere, ever." His latest book is The Short Life of Hughie McLoon.

The Murder That Stunned Gangland Philadelphia

Hughie McLoon was a beloved figure on the streets of Philly, but that didn't save him from a stray bullet. Decades later, the question remains: who was the real target?

Allen Abel

The Murder That Stunned Gangland Philadelphia

Hughie McLoon was a beloved figure on the streets of Philly, but that didn't save him from a stray bullet. Decades later, the question remains: who was the real target?

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