The Las Vegas Mob Murder Of Singer Barbara McNair's Husband Rick Manzie

Barbara McNair was a versatile African-American singer/actress of the 1950s and after. Her performing career spanned five decades. Following a 1972 heroin bust her booking engagements declined precipitously. Claiming a net worth of $500,000, Barbara's manager testified that her actual worth was more like $50,000. McNair later declared bankruptcy after she accumulated debts that exceeded $500,000. Her husband, Rick Manzie, was a crony of several mobsters who were principals in the Chicago Outfit.