Mafia Tapes

On the surface, there was nothing remarkable about Larry Lavin. He lived in a quiet neighborhood with his wife and family, drove a Volvo, and practiced dentistry in Philadelphia. But, from 1978 to 1984, Dr. Lavin ran one of the largest cocaine enterprises on the entire eastern seaboard.Through the voices and perspectives of law enforcement, drug runners, friends, business associates and Larry Lavin himself, Wolves Among Us, Season One, The Larry Lavin Story, tells the story of Lavin's dual life, his impact on Philadelphia culture in the late 70s and early 80s, and the stunning events that led to his capture.Wolves Among Us is a presentation and creation of Peabody-nominated C13Originals, a Cadence13 Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final chapter of Mafia Tapes takes an unexpected turn that will forever change Dominick's story, and impacts the lives of his family, friends, and enemies. Celia takes a cold, hard look at her actions while pursuing this story – could she be partially responsible for Dominick's fate?Want even more shocking true crime? Go to discoveryplus.com/mafiatapes to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's December, 1985. Dominick is in the hallway of the Southern District of New York courthouse, waiting to be called to testify in the trial known as U.S. v. Castellano. He paces back and forth, nervous to face his family considering what he's about to do - turn on them.Want even more shocking true crime? Go to discoveryplus.com/mafiatapes to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A federal task force is assembled to take down the DeMeo Crew. After a decade of evading the law, Dominick Montiglio is arrested. He must now decide: keep his mouth shut and honor his omerta oath, or talk, get a deal, and be labeled a snitch for life.Want even more shocking true crime? Go to discoveryplus.com/mafiatapes to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Still in the desert with Dominick, Celia encourages him to open up, to talk about more than the same recycled mob stories he's been telling for decades. And he does. Dominick talks about the victims of the mob, and relives some tragic moments.Want even more shocking true crime? Go to discoveryplus.com/mafiatapes to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Celia heads into the vast American desert to meet Dominick Montiglio in person and try to understand the choices that have defined his life. Things don't go as planned, as she finds that Dominick Montiglio is not the man he once was. Want even more shocking true crime? Go to discoveryplus.com/mafiatapes to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Police and investigators learn about the existence of the DeMeo crew and begin around-the-clock surveillance. Meanwhile, Dominick has his first child, Camarie, and must try to reconcile his aspirations to be a good family man with his involvement in “that life.” Want even more shocking true crime? Go to discoveryplus.com/mafiatapes to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time to meet the DeMeo Crew. The monsters who haunt Dominick's nightmares. Monsters Dominick is assigned to keep tabs on. Despite his desire to stay out of “that life,” following the death of Carlo Gambino, Dominick falls deeper into it. Want even more shocking true crime? Go to discoveryplus.com/mafiatapes to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dominick Montiglio is born into a prominent Brooklyn mafia family. He tries to escape, first by pursuing a singing career, then by enlisting for a tour of duty in Vietnam, and finally by moving out West. But he can't outrun the family business.Want even more shocking true crime? Go to discoveryplus.com/mafiatapes to start your free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mafia Tapes dives into the legend of the notorious DeMeo Crew, and their once trusted associate Dominick Montiglio. Hosted by documentary filmmaker Celia Aniskovich, this 8-part series tells the story of Dominick's life, at the center of one of the most vicious mafia crews in history. With access to newly discovered audio tapes featuring Dominick, this isn't your average mob tale. This is the real story of a man battling with the two sides of his nature: the hero and the villain; the truth teller and the con man; the lover and the fighter; the mortal and the immortal. This is Dominick Montiglio, in his own words. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.