Hudson Dusters

The **Hudson Dusters** are a criminal gang located in the Lower East Side of New York City. They were led by Goo Goo Knox.

## History

Goo Goo Knox and Ding Dong butchered two rivals and hacked them into pieces in the back of a slaughterhouse. Goo Goo even stole a ring off a dismembered finger and fed the finger to the dog. They later went to Montrose's to celebrate. Finding out someone was snooping around, Goo Goo and his men ambushed John Moore in an ally. Goo Goo held John to the wall at knife point and demanded to know why he’d been asking for him. However, Sara Howard joined them with her pistol drawn. She told Goo Goo to release John and then asked about his property on Hudson Street and if he knew anything about a missing child. However, Goo Goo maintained his innocence.

Fat Jack and Ding Dong prepared for the upcoming dog fight at Cyrus’ bar. Increasing the dog’s aggression by forcing it drugs. Later, Fat Jack unknowing led Sara and Joanna to Goo Goo Knox.

Fat Jack ambushed Dr. Laszlo Kreizler as he arrived in Duster territory. He pulled a blade from his shoe and forced Laszlo back inside the carriage. Fat Jack inquired about Laszlo and his profession. He explained he tended to the health of the mind, keeping him distracted long enough for Detective Sergeant Marcus Isaacson to arrive, who armed with a gun, demanded that Fat Jack put his weapon down.

Goo Goo was tracked down to Delaney’s Bar by Ding Dong. He ordered Ding Dong to do a collection — all customers needed to pay two months ahead. And he wanted Ding Dong to meet him the following day with the money. Ding Dong then revealed that Doyle and Byrnes came by and offered them money for the safe return of the child. Goo Goo took the cash. Ding Dong asked for a finder’s fee. Instead of rewarding him, Goo Goo punched him in the face.

Goo Goo was held up butchery, where he had taken refuge with the Vanderbilt child. Ding Dong informed him that Libby was arrested. Ding Dong asked about the kid. Goo Goo wasn’t sure if Libby wanted the child anymore and contemplated leaving it.

Goo Goo, Ding Dong, and Fat Jack led a mob of Dusters into the police station and began attacking. Goo Goo called out to Libby and freed her from her cell. After leaving the station, Libby and Goo Goo broke into the Kreizler Institute to find Clara. They crossed paths with Lucius, who raised his gun on them. However, Goo Goo wasn’t convinced that he would pull the trigger, and so he approached Lucius and knocked him to the ground. He then shot and killed Marcus. Libby and Goo proceeded to search for Clara, going room-to-room until they found her.

Several police officers and gangsters were killed whilst Goo Goo and Libby fled with Clara. In their hiding place, they were found by Miss Howard and her associates. Goo Goo was shot dead by Lucius, avenging his late brother.

## Members

* Goo Goo Knox †
* Ding Dong
* Fat Jack
* Libby Hatch
* Unidentified members

## Notes

* The Hudson Dusters were a New York City street gang during the early 20th century.
* The Hudson Dusters controlled most of Manhattan's West Side as far as 13th Street and eastern Broadway, bordering Paul Kelly's Five Points Gang to the north.

## Gallery

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## References

1. ↑ Stuart Carolan (writer); David Caffrey (director); (July 19, 2020); "Something Wicked". Episode 2. *Angel of Darkness*. TNT.
2. ↑ Gina Gionfriddo & Karina Wolf (writer); Clare Kilner (director); (August 2, 2020); "Belly of the Beast". Episode 5. *Angel of Darkness*. TNT.
3. ↑ Tom Smuts & Amy Berg (writers); David Caffrey (director); (August 9, 2020); "Last Exit to Brooklyn". Episode 7. *Angel of Darkness*. TNT.
4. ↑ Stuart Carolan & Karina Wolf (writers); David Caffrey (director); (August 9, 2020); "Better Angels". Episode 8. *Angel of Darkness*. TNT.