# How a Male Strip Club Empire Was Built on Arson, Betrayal, and Murder

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Podcast: [U.S HIDDEN CRIMES](https://stenobird.com/podcast/u-s-hidden-crimes-7823215)
Published: 2026-07-26T23:50:49+00:00
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## Resource

The Chippendales empire was built on dance and desire, but its founder's ambition curdled into arson and contract killing to eliminate rivals. A single FBI tip in 1991 unraveled a conspiracy stretching back over a decade, exposing the 1987 murder of choreographer Nick De Noia. Steve Banerjee pleaded guilty to racketeering and took his own life the night before sentencing, leaving behind a brand that outlived his crimes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/u-s-hidden-crimes--6962513/support . Got a tip or a case we should investigate? Email us at krimepodcast@gmail.com. We post new episodes every day. Follow and subscribe so you never miss one. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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