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This week's episode is about Frank Lucas. Lucas ran a massive heroin operation in Harlem in the 1960s and 70s. He imported his product from Southeast Asia to get around the Mafia's stranglehold on the market in New York. Follow The Mob Files on: Twitter YouTube Sources https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/obituaries/frank-lucas-dead.html https://www.businessinsider.com/how-drug-dealers-used-the-us-military-to-smuggle-heroin-2018-3 https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/06/the-return-of-frank-lucas.html Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #American Gangster #Frank Lucas #Mafia

This week's episode is a brief overview on the life of Joe Colombo. Follow The Mob Files on: Twitter YouTube Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay

This week's episode features a very brief overview on the life of Joseph Bonanno, longtime boss of the crime family bearing his name. Follow The Mob Files on: Twitter YouTube Sources https://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/12/nyregion/joe-bonanno-dies-mafia-leader-97-who-built-empire.html https://tucson.com/news/retrotucson/photos-mafia-crime-boss-joe-bonanno-sr-in-tucson/collection_3b10ff3b-290b-5a32-98d0-1850f5c0ee6c.html#1 Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #Mob #Mafia #Five Families #Bannano

This week's episode is part two of our Mob Hits Series. The hits covered in this episode are: Albert Anastasia, Danny Greene, and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Follow The Mob Files on: Twitter YouTube Sources https://themobmuseum.org/blog/the-fall-of-murder-inc/ https://gangsterreport.com/cleveland-top-5-mob-hits/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/10/17/al-capone-convicted-on-this-day-in-1931-after-boasting-they-cant-collect-legal-taxes-from-illegal-money/?sh=1a90b4e1435d https://www.onthisday.com/articles/al-capone-public-enemy-number-one https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/May-2012/The-Chicago-Mobs-Rise-and-Fall/ https://themobmuseum.org/blog/the-fall-of-murder-inc/ Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #Mob #Mafia #Five Families #Gambino #Capone

Our subject today is Las Vegas. Specifically, the city's deep connection to the mafia. We are going to discuss the origins of the mafia's interest in the city and explore how the mafia is largely responsible for its early success. We will then go on to discuss the later involvement of midwest mob families - the Chicago Outfit, Milwaukee, Kansas City and Cleveland. Follow The Mob Files on: Twitter YouTube themobfilespod.com Sources: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/History/Timeline https://www.kingvegashomes.com/blog-posts/a-brief-look-at-the-las-vegas-mob-history https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/the-mafias-history-in-las-vegas-from-bugsy-siegel-to-anthony-spilotro-413833/ https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/jimmy-hoffas-role-in-developing-las-vegas-2407166/ https://themobmuseum.org/blog/kansas-city-connection/ https://www.nvbar.org/wp-content/uploads/Pages-14-to-16-from-NGL_Magazine2016-5.pdf https://apnews.com/article/65ac178ec75132715d5861a0899df04c Gary Jenkins, Gangland Wire Podcast, Tropicana Casino Skimming, June 14, 2016 Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay

This week's episode is going to be a little different. Instead of focusing on a particular mobster or mob family, we are going to discuss some famous mafia hits. This will be an ongoing series, so be on the lookout for part 2. Hits Covered in this Episode Paul Castellano Charles Binnagio Carmine Galante Ingancio Antinori Follow The Mob Files on: Twitter YouTube Sources https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/six-most-famous-mob-murders-all-time-180971714/ https://gangsterreport.com/the-hit-list-kansas-city/ https://tampahistorical.org/items/show/93 https://tampapix.com/tampa1940s7.htm Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #Mob #Mafia #MobHits #Paul Castellano #Kansas City Mob #KCMob

On this week's episode, we discuss the Philadelphia Crime Family. Outside of the Five Families, Philadelphia is one of the most powerful families in the history of the American Mafia. Follow The Mob Files on: Twitter YouTube Sources https://philadelphiaweekly.com/the-scarfo-mob/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-12-13-mn-28614-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/1987/12/13/us/reputed-mob-leader-is-acquitted-in-philadelphia.html https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1987-12-13-0160450065-story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/little-nicky-scarfo-ruthless-leader-of-philadelphia-mob-dies-at-87/2017/01/17/6a9683c8-dcde-11e6-918c-99ede3c8cafa_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20131213040615/http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/6at4/story?section=news%2Flocal&id=8839389 https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/fifteen-members-and-associates-philadelphia-mafia-indicted-federal-racketeering-and #Mafia #AngelBruno #PhiladelphiaMob #NickyScarfo

Charles Lucky Luciano is considered by some people to be the father of modern organized crime. He was the founder and original chairman of the mafia commission. He was the most powerful mobster in the United states before being forced to move to Italy as part of a deal with prosecutors. Find The Mob Files on: Twitter YouTube Sources https://themobmuseum.org/blog/when-lucianos-luck-ran-out/ https://themobmuseum.org/notable_names/thomas-dewey/ https://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/how_prosecutors_brought_down_lucky_luciano https://themobmuseum.org/blog/eighty-five-years-ago-this-week-lucky-luciano-convicted-of-pandering/ FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, February 1987, Vol 56, No.2, retrieved from: https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/sicilian-mafia-and-its-impact-united-states Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #LuckyLuciano #Mafia #Mob

This week's subject is Lucchese associate turned FBI informant, Henry Hill. Hill was played by Ray Liotta in the classic mob movie, Goodfellas. Find The Mob Files at: Twitter YouTube Sources https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-henry-hill-20120614-story.html https://www.biography.com/news/real-goodfellas-lufthansa-heist-henry-hill https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna26928518 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/jun/13/henry-hill https://www.orlandosentinel.com/la-me-henry-hill-20120614-story.html https://ganglandwire.com/jimmy-burke-aka-jimmy-the-gent/ Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #Goodfellas #HenryHill #Mob #Mafia

On this week's episode, I present a brief history of the Rizzuto Crime Family in Montreal. The Rizzutos were so powerful at their peak that they are sometimes referred to as the Sixth Family. Follow the Mob Files on: Twitter YouTube Sources https://gangsterreport.com/the-montreal-mob-war-murder-timeline-rizzuto-crime-family-remains-at-war-into-2019/ https://aboutthemafia.com/rizzuto-remains-in-control-as-montreal-mafia-war-ends/ https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/30/world/americas/vito-rizzuto-reputed-mafia-boss-of-canada-dies-at-67.html https://gangstersinc.org/profiles/blogs/montreal-mafia-boss-vito-rizzuto-1946-2013 https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/hit-list-revealed-during-murder-trial-sheds-light-on-mafia-conflict Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #SixthFamily #VitoRizzuto #Rizzuto #MontrealMob

On this week's episode, I discuss Whitey Bulger's reign of terror in Boston. Bulger is one of the most notorious gangsters in history. His story also involves one of the worst cases of corruption in the history of the FBI. Bulger's handler, John Connolly, helped Bulger get away with heinous crimes, including murder, in exchange for information on the Mafia. If you enjoy the episode, be sure to subscribe for more great content. Follow the Mob Files at: Twitter YouTube Sources Lehr, O'Neill, Dick, Gerard (2001). Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal. HarperCollins. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/30/obituaries/whitey-bulger-dead.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/10/31/whitey-bulger-trial-look-19-murder-victims/1830272002/ https://themobmuseum.org/notable_names/whitey-bulger/ https://www.wcvb.com/article/arthur-barrett/8165679# https://www.boston25news.com/news/john-connolly-former-boston-fbi-agent-released-florida-prison/OVA2O2UC65EUXF25YOBJ7OXVIE/ Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #WhiteyBulger #BostonMob #IrishMob

On this week's episode, I discuss the Irish Mob in Boston prior to Whitey Bulger taking control of the city. Bulger is the most famous gangster in Boston's history but there were several Irish Mob heavyweights in the city before he rose to the top. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe for more great content! Follow The Mob Files at: Twitter YouTube themobfilespod.com Sources: https://theirishmob.com/the-gustin-gang/ https://gangsterreport.com/bostons-brutal-irish-mob-war-set-the-stage-for-whitey-bulgers-ascent-in-the-underworld/ https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-boston-irish-gang-wars-terrify-a-city/ https://www.nytimes.com/1931/12/23/archives/two-gangsters-die-in-boston-battle-chief-and-henchman-slain-as.html Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #Mafia #Irish Mob #Boston Irish Mob #Whitey Bulger

On this week's episode, I discuss Tony Accardo - former boss of the Chicago Outfit. Accardo was only the official boss for ten years but he effectively ran the organization for more than three decades. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe for more great content! Follow The Mob Files at: Twitter YouTube themobfilespod.com Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/al-capone https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/10/17/al-capone-convicted-on-this-day-in-1931-after-boasting-they-cant-collect-legal-taxes-from-illegal-money/?sh=1a90b4e1435d https://www.onthisday.com/articles/al-capone-public-enemy-number-one https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/May-2012/The-Chicago-Mobs-Rise-and-Fall/ Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay #Mafia #Mob #ChicagoOutfit #AlCapone

New Orleans plays a significant role in the history of the Italian-American Mafia. This episode features a brief history of the New Orleans Crime Family, highlighting prominent figures and important events. Sources: https://themobmuseum.org/notable_names/carlos-Marello/ https://www.nytimes.com/1981/08/04/us/brilab-jury-convicts-carlos-Marello-and-former-louisiana-official.html https://mafiahistory.us/maf-b-no.html https://www.upi.com/Archives/1994/05/31/Charges-in-Louisiana-video-poker-probe/2710770356800/ Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay

Santo Trafficante Jr. is considered one of the most powerful mobsters in history. Trafficante controlled organized crime in Tampa for more than 30 years and for a time had extensive operations in Cuba as well. Nicknamed the Silent Don, Trafficante was one of the last old school mob bosses in the United States. He was also one of the most respected. Sources https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/02/24/fidel-castro-cia-mafia-plot-216977/ https://themobmuseum.org/blog/rise-castro-fall-havana-mob/ https://themobmuseum.org/blog/trafficante-jr-death/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1983/04/02/12-indicted-after-fbi-sting-operation-in-florida/c404825a-482a-49fc-84b6-00f651919851/

Nicholas Civella was boss of the Kansas City Crime Family for three decades. During his reign, the family controlled organized crime in Kansas City. This episode explores his rise to prominence and details important events that occurred during his reign. Sources: Ouseley, William (2011) Mobsters in Our Midst. Kansas City Star Books. Fitzpatrick, Jim. Mob Story No. 2: My Interview with Carl Spero. Jimmy C Says. December 30, 2014. Music by Ahmadmusic from Pixabay

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