Step into the tumultuous year of 1977, where a gripping tale of desperation and audacity unfolds. In a shocking turn of events, Anthony Kiritsis, driven by a turbulent mix of frustration and resentment, takes a mortgage broker named Richard Hall hostage at gunpoint. Today I tell the riveting story of Anthony Kiritsis, exploring the depths of his motivations, the media frenzy that ensued, and the enduring questions it raises about the thin line between desperation and defiance.
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Indianapolis Radio (Cocktail)
Infusion
½ cup vodka
Lots of blueberries
Simple syrup
Drink
2 parts tequila
1 part homemade blueberry liqueur
½ part campari
2 dashes of bitters
Put vodka and blueberries into an airtight container. Let sit for at least 3 days.
Add simple syrup to taste
Take 2 parts tequila, 1 part of the blueberry liqueur, ½ part campari and 2 dashes of bitters and add to a shaker with ice. Shake until well combined, strain into a freshly iced glass and enjoy
Indianapolis Radio (Mocktail)
Infusion
½ cup non alcoholic vodka
Lots of blueberries
Simple syrup
Drink
2 parts non alcoholic tequila
1 part homemade blueberry faux liqueur
½ part grape juice
2 dashes of bitters
Put non alcoholic vodka and blueberries into an airtight container. Let sit for at least 3 days.
Add simple syrup to taste
Take 2 parts non alcoholic tequila, 1 part of the blueberry faux-liqueur, ½ part grape juice and 2 dashes of bitters and add to a shaker with ice. Shake until well combined, strain into a freshly iced glass and enjoy
Non-alcoholic vodka: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZQFJRG?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k1_1_7&=&crid=GD1I77XCF6T6&=&sprefix=non+alc
Non-alcoholic tequila: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0866DCX32?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k0_1_21&=&crid=3OIBZWNLVJGMQ&=&sprefix=non+alcoholic+tequila
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Ingredients for next week (cocktail): dry red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, one orange, cloves, cinnamon sticks, maple syrup
Ingredients for next week (mocktail): grape juice, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, one orange, cloves, cinnamon sticks, maple syrup
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Sources:
“Tony Kiritsis” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Kiritsis
“Tony Kiritsis” - https://michaeljesse.net/projects/crime/kiritsis/index.html
“‘American Hostage’ on Tony Kiritsis has some major flaws” - https://www.newspapers.com/image/878137219/
“7 years after acquittal, Kiritsis remains in prison” - https://www.newspapers.com/image/106239383/
“Kiritsis case drew intense government involvement” - https://www.newspapers.com/image/106242523/
“Solution to Kiritsis situation unclear” - https://www.newspapers.com/image/106245092/
“Kiritsis moves out of Central State” - https://www.newspapers.com/image/312923317/
“Judge ‘comfortable’ with Kiritsis ruling” - https://www.newspapers.com/image/518667558/
“Insanity Defense FAQs” - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/crime/trial/faqs.html
“Kiritsis: A Hard Worker” - https://www.newspapers.com/image/312228859/
“Man straps shotgun to neck of hostage from loan firm” - https://www.newspapers.com/image/583087742/
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Music Credit: "The Cool Side"
Artist: Jonathan Boyle
Composer: Jonathan Boyle
Audio Source: PremiumBeat.com
License: #4490172
