Who is 'The Horse Queen'? The Secret Life of the Scammer That Ruined Dixon, IL

It's the 1990's and in the world of show horses, Rita Crundwell was the name on everyone's lips. Known as "The Horse Queen," she was the proud owner of hundreds of champion quarter horses on her ranch outside the small city of Dixon, Illinois. But something wasn't adding up with Crundwell's equestrian empire. A shocking FBI investigation revealed a decades long scam that Rita was running from inside the halls of Dixon City Hall, a scam that drained the town completely dry. How did this horse-crazed criminal get away with the largest municipal embezzlement in American history? Reveal the secrets of The Horse Queen on the new season of Crooked City: Dixon IL, listen wherever you get your podcasts. As a subscriber to The Binge, you can listen to all episodes of Crooked City: Dixon, IL right now, completely ad-free, just search for Crooked City on Apple Podcasts. Looking for more great stories? Visit The Binge Channel on Apple Podcasts to browse all the great shows included in your subscription. A Truth Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts