Gangland Wire

In this short episode, Michael DiLeonardo tells how he was inducted into the Gambino crime family by Sammy the Bull Gravano. He was inducted with John Gotti Jr. and John Gotti asked Gravano to conduct the ceremony because it did not look good for him to induct his own son. Show notes by Gary Jenkins … Michael DiLeonardo Bonus Read More » The post Michael DiLeonardo Bonus appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Jimmy Burke in the Movies A listener named Paul Blackwood from Edinburgh Scotland emailed me with some great compliments on the show and suggested I do a story that focuses on “Jimmy the Gent” Burke. I looked around and he is mentioned in several podcasts but only as part of the famous Lufthansa heist.   James … Jimmy Burke aka Jimmy the Gent Read More » The post Jimmy Burke aka Jimmy the Gent appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Vito Genovese – The Deadly Don Gary interviews Pulitizer Prize-winning Anthony DeStefano on his most recent true crime history, The Deadly Don. Mr. DeStefano writes about the rise and fall of Vito Genovese. This is the very first comprehensive telling of this feared mafioso. Like most mobsters, he began his criminal career on the mean … Vito Genovese with Anthony DeStefano Read More » The post Vito Genovese with Anthony DeStefano appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Boston Bob Luisi Bobby Luisi was a mafia legacy growing up in the North End of Boston. His father and other relatives worked for the Boston capo Jerry Angiulo. As a young man, Bobby got into home construction and was doing week until the market crash in the 1990s. Bobby Lusi drifted back to his … Bobby Luisi Read More » The post Bobby Luisi appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Jimmy Frattiano and the Two Tonys This is a bonus episode with a telling of the story of how Fratianno made his bones by murdering the Two Tonys from Kansas City. Show notes by Gary Jenkins To go to the store or make a donation click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  … Jimmy Fratianno – Bonus episode Read More » The post Jimmy Fratianno – Bonus episode appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Jimmy Fratianno and the Lawyer Dennis McDonald was a civil lawyer who became fast friends with Jimmy Fratianno just before he went into witness protection. This is a rare interview with Dennis McDonald who gives listeners a rare insight into a member of the La Cosa Nostra. After a life of crime, the government was … Jimmy Fratianno and his Lawyer Read More » The post Jimmy Fratianno and his Lawyer appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Dan Moldea Dan Moldea describes himself as Ahab and his White Whale is the missing Teamster boss James R. Hoffa and maybe even solving the crime. In this episode, he tells about this journey from a clandestine meeting with Chicago Outfit hitman Charles Crimaldi to a more credible source who was close to one of … Dan Moldea on Finding Jimmy Hoffa Read More » The post Dan Moldea on Finding Jimmy Hoffa appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Crimaldi tells about Mad Sam DeStefano going to Outfit boss Sam Giancana and asking for a package deal to murder three men. One was a man named Leo Foreman and Giancana gave his permission. The second was a man Peter Cappollitti who owed Mad Sam money. Giancana refused his permission reminding DeStefano about a time … Mad Sam and Sam Giancana Part 5 Read More » The post Mad Sam and Sam Giancana Part 5 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Charles Crimaldi tells Robert Wiedrich about his day-to-day life. He recounts a situation where he warns off a guy he did not want to kill but warned the guy, if he showed up a certain place, Crimaldi would have to kill him. He tells about the time DeStefano wanted him to murder a judge. Show … Crimaldi talks about other murder plans Part 4 Read More » The post Crimaldi talks about other murder plans Part 4 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Crimaldi tells about the day-to-day life of working for a maniac like Mad Sam DeStefano. He tells how DeStefano got himself placed in a hospital while incarcerated. He paid off the guards to leave the room while he conducted his loan shark business. Show notes by Gary Jenkins To go to the store or make … Day to Day life of a Hitman Part 3 Read More » The post Day to Day life of a Hitman Part 3 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Suburban Hospital Hideout In this episode, Charles Crimaldi tells Chicago Tribune reporter Robert Wiedrich about Northlake Community Hospital. He alleges the Outfit owned a man he knew as Dr. Bruni and this doctor would admit wanted men and allow them to hide from the authorities. He said the Outfit might take over a whole ward … Charles Crimaldi Part 2 Northlake Hospital Read More » The post Charles Crimaldi Part 2 Northlake Hospital appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Charles “Chuckie” Crimaldi – Portrait of a Hitman Chicago mob hitman Charles Crimaldi once explained his job this way: ”I’ve broken arms, and I’ve broken legs, and I’ve watched a man die with a knife in his throat. But most of them had it coming, so what’s the difference? I have no regrets.” This series … Charles Crimaldi – Outfit Hitman Part 1 Read More » The post Charles Crimaldi – Outfit Hitman Part 1 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Nate Hendley Gary interviews the well-known Canadian true crime author Nate Hendley. Recently, He released his book Dutch Schultz: The Brazen Beer Baron of New York on Kindle for the first time. Mr. Hendley tells some of the best stories about this crude, repulsive 1930s mobster. For all his faults, Dutch Schultz could read the … Nate Hendley on Dutch Schultz Read More » The post Nate Hendley on Dutch Schultz appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Ron Rawson on Carlos Marcello Ron Rawson is our resident expert on all things Mafia in New Orleans. He has researched the Marcello crime family for many years. We discuss the origins of the Italian mafia and the famous murder of the former New Orleans Chief of Police, David Hennessy. Even though the suspects were … Carlos Marcello Deported to Guatemala Read More » The post Carlos Marcello Deported to Guatemala appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Stephen Metelsky Gary interviews Stephen Metelsky about his life as an Intelligence Unit officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Stephen left his career as a Mountie and entered the academic world but he did not leave undercover work behind. He wrote about many famous undercover operations in his new book Undercover: Stories From … Stephen Metelsky on Hells Angels and other mobs Read More » The post Stephen Metelsky on Hells Angels and other mobs appeared first on Gangland Wire.

The Mob and Boxing with Jeffrey Sussman Jeffrey Sussman is the author of 15 non-fiction books including the subject of this podcast, Boxing and the Mob: The Notorious History of the Sweet Science. Recently, Gangland Wire interviewed him about Murder Inc. taken from his popular book, Big Apple Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob … Boxing and the Mob with Jeffery Sussman Read More » The post Boxing and the Mob with Jeffery Sussman appeared first on Gangland Wire.

David Bowman and Las Vegas Metro Intelligence David Bowman is one of the unsung heroes in law enforcement’s battle for Las Vegas with the imported Chicago outfit mobsters, Tony Spilotro, Frank Cullotta, Larry Neuman, and many others. He tells about getting into the drug business at an early age. It is pretty obvious that David … David Bowman and Tony Spilotro Read More » The post David Bowman and Tony Spilotro appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Buford Pusser True Crime author and blogger Synova Cantrell tells the true story behind the murder of Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser. The well-known Walking Tall movies depict the story of this tough southern named Sheriff Buford Pusser and his fight with the State Line Mafia or more [popularly known as the Dixie Mafia.   Actors like … Buford Pusser and the Dixie Mafia Read More » The post Buford Pusser and the Dixie Mafia appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Ray Morrow – His Path to Undercover Work Retired F.B.I. agent Ray Morrow Ray Anthony Morrow grew up in Aliquippa, PA. He followed the proper path toward a career in law enforcement. He graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. Degree in Law Enforcement & Corrections/ Behavioral Science. His first job was with the … Ray Morrow – Broken Shield, An Undercover Officer’s Perspective Read More » The post Ray Morrow – Broken Shield, An Undercover Officer’s Perspective appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Michael Mikey Scars DiLeonardo This is a re-release of an interview I did last year but it must be listened to again or maybe for the first time. I was able to make contact with Mikey Scars DiLeonardo via telephone. This is a the second of a two part re-release of my first interview. Michael … Michael DiLeonardo part 2 Read More » The post Michael DiLeonardo part 2 appeared first on Gangland Wire.