Gangland Wire

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews retired FBI Agent Bill Ouseley about the FBI and their Top hoodlum Program. Bill was one of the early agents the Bureau assigned to investigate solely La Cosa Nostra-style organized crime. We learn this happened after the 1957 raid of the New York farm of Mob boss Joseph Barbara, … Top Hoodlum Program Read More » The post Top Hoodlum Program appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins and Mob historian and writer Camillius “Cam” Robinson discuss the Chicago Outfit and their infiltration of the Bartenders and Beverage Dispensers Union, which became an international union called Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union until the present day, where it is known as Unite HERE. Edward Hanley rose to … Chicago Outfit and the Hotel Employees and Restuarant Employees (HERE) Union Read More » The post Chicago Outfit and the Hotel Employees and Restuarant Employees (HERE) Union appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired KCPD Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins looks at the life of the Chicago Outfit’s Paul Ricca. We learn he probably was responsible for the suicide of Frank Nitti, that he was a “behind the scenes” boss and made decisions with Anthony Accardo for many years. Support the Podcast Hit me up on Venmo for a … Paul Ricca of the Chicago Outfit Read More » The post Paul Ricca of the Chicago Outfit appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins discusses the Yakuza with retired ATF agent Ignacio Esteban. We learn about the case where the government caught them buying rocket launchers. Ignacio Esteban is a true-crime author who has written a book on his illustrious career working undercover on drug dealers in South Florida. Since retirement, Mr. Esteban has … Did the Yakuza Buy a Rocket Launcher? Read More » The post Did the Yakuza Buy a Rocket Launcher? appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews Johnny Chechitelli, one of the producers of a new limited series podcast called Crooked City: Youngstown. This Ohio Rust Belt City was one of the most corrupt mobbed-up towns in the area. Located an hour from Pittsburgh and an hour from Cleveland, members of both organized crime families staked … Crooked City: Youngstown Part 2 Read More » The post Crooked City: Youngstown Part 2 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins talks with the man who took the daughter of Tony Accardo or “Big Tuna” to her prom and later helped out at her wedding. The Prom relationship never was; he was more of a bodyguard. Carlo Morelli grew up in Chicago and was a fly on the wall to … Who took “Big Tuna” Accardo’s daughter to prom? Read More » The post Who took “Big Tuna” Accardo’s daughter to prom? appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews Johnny Chechitelli, one of the producers of a new limited series podcast called Crooked City: Youngstown. This Ohio Rust Belt City was one of the most corrupt mobbed-up towns in the area. Located an hour from Pittsburgh and an hour from Cleveland, members of both organized crime families staked … Crooked City: Youngstown Part 1 Read More » The post Crooked City: Youngstown Part 1 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins has looked into the story behind why John Gotti believed he must murder Paul Castellano. It started with the crash of a Lear jet off the coast of Florida and ended in a hail of bullets in front of the Manhatten eatery known as Sparks Steakhouse. In this podcast, Gary … Why did Gottti Murder Castellano? Read More » The post Why did Gottti Murder Castellano? appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins tells the Wiretappers about the violent and brutal life of Bonanno Capo Tony Mirra. Tony Mirra comes from a Mafia legacy and rose through the ranks. He was so vicious and a good killer that Carmine “The Cigar” Galante used him to take out enemies. Mirra saw promise in … Tony Mirra – The Man Who Vouched for Joe Pistone Read More » The post Tony Mirra – The Man Who Vouched for Joe Pistone appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins examines the Lincolnwood Police case file and initial investigative steps taken by the detectives the day someone shot Allen Dorfman in the head in front of Irvin Weiner. Support the Podcast Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here … Allen Dorfman Murder Case File Review Read More » The post Allen Dorfman Murder Case File Review appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired KC Police Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews Chicago Outfit author and historian Camillus “Cam” Robinson about Teamster Pension Fund advisor and Outfit associate Allen Dorfman and why the Outfit murdered him. Camillus Robinson explains how Allen Dorfman became embroiled in a scheme with Kansas City Teamster Roy Williams and Outfit Capo Joey “The Clown” … The Murder of Allen Dorfman Read More » The post The Murder of Allen Dorfman appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Bonus Episode – Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins plays a tape of loan shark Frank Robertson beating a customer. Steve St. John and Gary discuss this business. Support the podcast Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” … Loan Shark Beating Customer Read More » The post Loan Shark Beating Customer appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins tells about the mob career of Tommy Karate Pitera. He got his name because, as a young man Tommy Pitera was often bullied because of his squeaky voice. He studied karate and became so proficient that he was given a scholarship and studied for several years in Japan. When he … The Rise an Fall of Tommy Karate Read More » The post The Rise an Fall of Tommy Karate appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews retired ATF agent Ignacio Esteban about his book on the infamous Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. We learned that in March of 2008, Bangkok, Thailand authorities arrested Bout as he left a Bancock hotel after DEA agents and informants engaged in a recorded negotiation for weapons. Colombian FARC informants agreed … Viktor Bout – Arms Dealer Read More » The post Viktor Bout – Arms Dealer appeared first on Gangland Wire.

In this second two-part interview, retired Intelligence Detective Gary jenkins questions Robert Mazur about his experiences that resulted in his second book, THE BETRAYAL. In this interview, we learn that a corrupt federal agent was telling drug dealers who he was and what he was doing. Even though he had worked the Columbian cartels and … Robert Mazur and Money Laundering Part 2 Read More » The post Robert Mazur and Money Laundering Part 2 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews one of the most famous yet unknown undercover agents in the United States. Robert Mazur started his law enforcement career with the US Customs, the IRS, and the Drug Enforcement Administration over a 25-year career. He was one of the first agents to work “deep cover.” This means he … Robert Mazur and Money Laundering Part 1 Read More » The post Robert Mazur and Money Laundering Part 1 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews true crime author Jeffrey Sussman about the “Mob Cops” Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, one of the many stories in his new book Big ASppler Gangsters (Boxing and the Mob, Holocaust Fighters, Sin City Gangsters, Rocky Graziano: Fists Fame and Fortune) about one story from his new book Big … The Mafia Cops – Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa Read More » The post The Mafia Cops – Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviewed retired ATF Agent Ignacio Esteban about his book Full Throttle: Riding with the Hells Angels, the Life of Sonny Barger.  This book is a free download until Monday, August 15, on Amazon. Ralph Sonny Barger was born October 8, 1938 and died recently on June 29, 2022. He was … Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels Read More » The post Sonny Barger and the Hells Angels appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins interviews retired FBI agent Greg Stejskal about the day he and his surveillance team followed a Detroit Mafia boss and took photos of Jack Tocco, Vito Giacalone, and Anthony Corrado meeting the day Toco was promoted to Boss at a mob meeting on the Timberland Game … Jack Tocco’s Promotion Photo Read More » The post Jack Tocco’s Promotion Photo appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence detective Gary Jenkins interviews Joe Pistone, Retired FBI agent Doug Fencl and a former cellmate of Lefty Ruggerio and friend of Gary’s Steve St. John. We learn that Lefty Ruggerio was difficult to be around and as Joe once stated, “I would hate to be locked up with Lefty.” Lefty … Lefty Ruggerio and Joe Pistone Read More » The post Lefty Ruggerio and Joe Pistone appeared first on Gangland Wire.