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Diamond Jim Moran and New Orleans Bobby Brocato Jr, nephew of the famous Diamond Jim Moran, aka James Brocato, has published a New Orleans history/Mafia history/New Orleans cuisine cookbook/family history book titled Food for Kings: A New Orleans Legend. In this episode, I interview Mr. Brocato about his famous grandfather. Diamond Jim Moran, the Boxer … Diamond Jim Moran Read More » The post Diamond Jim Moran appeared first on Gangland Wire.

William Kirkpatrick – Big Trenchcoat Robber This is the story of the trenchcoat robbers, one of the most successful bank robbery teams in all history. In the 1970s, William Kirkpatrick was often followed by the KC Police Intelligence Unit because he was a well-known booster or shoplifter connected to the Mob. I remember we once … The Trenchcoat Robbers Read More » The post The Trenchcoat Robbers appeared first on Gangland Wire.

The Massacre on St. Valentine’s Day Gary investigates follows the journey of the bullet-riddled bricks for the wall where four assailants lined up seven members of the Bugs Moran gang and shot them down. This podcast includes an interview with Geoff Shumacher, Director of the Mob Museum, about how they obtained the bricks and about … Halloween Extra – St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Read More » The post Halloween Extra – St. Valentine’s Day Massacre appeared first on Gangland Wire.

The Grave Avron Goldbogen or Michael Todd started in the construction business and then got his start in the film industry when he worked on soundproofing stage sets when the pictures changed from silent to talking films. He would go bankrupt during the depression but soon rebounded first ventures into the construction business. After WW II, … The Grave Robbing Mobsters Read More » The post The Grave Robbing Mobsters appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Jerry Catena the early years Gerardo Jerry Catena was born in 1902 in South Orange, NJ. He made early connections to Jewish gangster “Longy” Zwillman working as a bodyguard and chauffeur. Later, he worked for racketeer Willie Moretti—the inspiration for Luca Brasi.  Through Moretti, Catena made connections with Luciano, Costello, Adonis, and Genovese, and took … Jerry Catena Read More » The post Jerry Catena appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Genovese Capo Matty the Horse Ianiello and Gay Bars Author Phillip Crawford Jr. has released a dramatic and shocking account, The Mafia and the Gays, showing how the New York Mafia and the Chicago Outfit used the societal fear and loathing of to earn money. The Genovese man who oversaw the segment of Mob business was … Gay Bars and the Mafia Read More » The post Gay Bars and the Mafia appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Frank Cullotta RIP December 14, 1938- August 20, 2020 In this episode, Gary hosts a Zoom call with podcast supporters who have either donated money or time to keep the podcast going. Since Frank Cullotta died recently, I have true crime author Dennis Griffin as a special guest. Dennis tells many stories about his life … Zoom Call with Dennis Griffin Read More » The post Zoom Call with Dennis Griffin appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Australian Fans Dan Bashford from Southwest Australia and I talk organized crime in both Kansas City and Australia. Dan is a long time podcast supporter and an ardent fan of all things organized crime. I got up early and did a special Zoom call with him to answer questions about the mob and my career … An Australian Fan interviews Gary Read More » The post An Australian Fan interviews Gary appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Arnold Rothstein develops Carpet Joints Greg Veitch, retired Chief of Police has written two excellent mob history books a bit a little known but an important period of organized crime history. Starting at the turn of the century, Saratoga Springs New York developed local mineral springs and a race track into a well-known spa retreat … Saratoga Springs, Arnold Rothstein and the Mob Read More » The post Saratoga Springs, Arnold Rothstein and the Mob appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Niko Vorobyov explores the world of dope Gary interviews author Niko Vorobyov about his book Dopeworld. (click here to purchase) Listeners learn how Niko started out selling Ecstasy and Marijuana in the London rave scene and ended up doing some time in a British prison. Instead of plotting how to commit more and better crimes … Niko Vorobyov and Dopeworld Read More » The post Niko Vorobyov and Dopeworld appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Sol Landie and Nick Civella In January of 1970, four days before the KC Chiefs met the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV, KC bettors were laying thousands on a Chief’s victory. An FBI agent climbed a pole directly across the street from the Northview Social Club, aka The Trap, and hooked up a couple … Bonus – The Murder of Sol Landie Read More » The post Bonus – The Murder of Sol Landie appeared first on Gangland Wire.

In this 3rd and final episode, Gary and Cam take the Teamsters and the Mob to its conclusion through the transfer of power after Hoffa to the last mob influenced president, Kansas City Teamster boss Roy Lee Williams The Big Skim with Roy Lee Williams and Frank Ranney Dorfman and Presser’s legacy is a loan … The Mob and the Teamsters Part 3 -Roy Lee Williams Read More » The post The Mob and the Teamsters Part 3 -Roy Lee Williams appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Cam and Gary continue discussing the Teamsters and the mob. In this episode, they examine Jimmy Hoffa and his efforts to consolidate bargaining with all trucking companies and have one agreement rather than separate agreements with each company, how he used mob muscle, how he ended up in prison and his deal with the devil … The Mob and the Teamsters Part 2 Frank Fitzsimmons Read More » The post The Mob and the Teamsters Part 2 Frank Fitzsimmons appeared first on Gangland Wire.

In episode 1 of this 3-part series on the Mob and the Teamster’s Union, Gary and Cam discuss the early days of Jimmy Hoffa as he moves up in the Union making connections with mobsters and earning the respect of his fellow union members The Mob and the Teamsters, Part I: Jimmy Hoffa and the … The Mob and the Teamsters Part 1 Jimmy Hoffa Read More » The post The Mob and the Teamsters Part 1 Jimmy Hoffa appeared first on Gangland Wire.

RICO and The Comission As you wiretappers know last week Netflix released Fear City which is a 3 part series on how the FBI and the US Attorney convicted the bosses of the Five New York Families; the Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese families. These bosses formed The Commission, and on a national basis, … Netflix Fear City and Joe Cantamessa Read More » The post Netflix Fear City and Joe Cantamessa appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Fear City Recently Netflix released a 3-part series title Fear City. This documentary tells the story of how the New York office of the FBI made a RICO case on the heads of the 5-Families otherwise called The Commission. Charlotte Lang In this episode, I interview retired FBI agent Charlotte Lang who was recently a … Netflix and Fear City Charlotte Lang Interview Read More » The post Netflix and Fear City Charlotte Lang Interview appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Joey Doves Aiuppa and the Muskie Mobsters and fishermen are notorious liars. Something about the nature of both lives lends itself to exaggeration. This is an example of where the two worlds meet. In 1949 angler Louis Spray reportedly caught the largest Muskie ever at the Chippewa Flowage in Wisconsin. The fish was 69 lbs, … Joey Doves Aiuppa and the Big Fish Read More » The post Joey Doves Aiuppa and the Big Fish appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Lefty “Two Guns” Ruggerio Lefty Ruggerio was a lifetime career made man in the Bonanno Crime Family of New York City. He was a key figure in the undercover assignment of FBI agent Joe Pistone who adopted the name of Donnie Brasco when he infiltrated the Bonanno crew under Sonny Black Napolitano. Al Pachino played … Would you like to be a cellmate of Lefty Ruggerio? Read More » The post Would you like to be a cellmate of Lefty Ruggerio? appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Great Bookie Robbery; Melbourne, April 21, 1976   “Ray Chuck” Bennett “Ray Chuck” Bennett was a career criminal (“crim”) in Australia—also known as “The General,” for his ability to plan jobs. He was a well-known bank-robber and smuggler. In the early 1970s, he left Australia and joined the “Kangaroo Crew” in England, pulling heists around … The Great Bookie Robbery Read More » The post The Great Bookie Robbery appeared first on Gangland Wire.

George Freeman, Lenny McPherson, Stan Smith: Sydney Australian Crime Lords  George Freeman was born in 1935. First arrest was 1947 for theft. Born in 1935, he left school around 1946 and began work as a stable hand, continued petty crime, ended up in Boy’s Home, which is kind of like a Juvenile Detention Center. These … George Freeman – Australian Kingpin Read More » The post George Freeman – Australian Kingpin appeared first on Gangland Wire.