Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The Wonderland gang convinced themselves that Eddie Nash had sold their guns and was keeping all the cash." — Marcus Parks
"Eddie Nash was a murder fist character come to life." — Henry Zebrowski
"John Holmes had officially become a mainstream celebrity. So he used his notoriety as fuel to power a comeback." — Marcus Parks
This installment of the "John Holmes and the Wonderland Murders" series delves into the intricate web connecting John Holmes, the drug-dealing Wonderland gang, and the powerful, drug-addicted nightclub owner Eddie Nash. The narrative highlights how freebase cocaine addiction heavily influenced decision-making, leading Holmes to act as a middleman between the Wonderland gang and Nash. This arrangement devolved into a violent robbery of Nash's home by the Wonderland gang, facilitated by Holmes, which resulted in the death of Nash's bodyguard and the theft of significant valuables. The episode further explores the aftermath, including Holmes's complex involvement, his subsequent arrest, and his eventual acquittal for the Wonderland murders due to insufficient evidence, leaving the case officially unsolved.
The podcast details Eddie Nash's rise from a Palestinian immigrant to a significant figure in the Los Angeles underworld, owning nightclubs and engaging in extensive drug dealing. His volatile lifestyle, marked by heavy drug use and extreme paranoia, is contrasted with his ability to maintain connections within law enforcement and politics. The narrative then pivots to the robbery of Nash's home by the Wonderland gang, where John Holmes played a crucial role in providing information and facilitating access. This event was a direct consequence of the gang's drug debts and their belief that Nash had betrayed them.
Finally, the episode chronicles the brutal murders at the Wonderland house, the subsequent investigation, and the lasting impact on the individuals involved. It touches upon Holmes's personal struggles, his contracting of HIV, and his eventual death, while Nash and his bodyguard Gregory Diles were tried and acquitted for the Wonderland murders. The story concludes by emphasizing the pervasive influence of drugs and the often-unresolved nature of crimes rooted in such environments.