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Through the 1970s and 1980s Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa served in the NYPD, rising through the ranks, each becoming decorated detectives. They are also responsible for what may qualify as the department's darkest chapter. For years the two cops operated not only as paid informantsfor the Lucchese organized crime family, but served as mob henchmen, committed a multitude of crimes and were involved in at least twelve murders.  And they came remarkably close to getting away with all of it. MichaelCannell, a former editor at the New York Times andauthor of the critically acclaimed A Brotherhood Betrayed, now has written the definitive account of the crooked cops' escapades and the trail of terror they left—which included the deaths and wrongful imprisonment ofwholly innocent people.

In the 1980s, NYPD detectives Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa secretly worked for the mafia while on the force, betraying their badge in exchange for cash. Known as the "Mafia Cops," they fed mobsters confidential police information, carried out hits, and even kidnapped targets for crime bosses. Their actions helped fuel organized crime during New York's most chaotic era. For years, their crimes went unnoticed until a string of investigations and key testimonies exposed them. Their story remains a chilling reminder of corruption at its worst. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Adore Me: For bra and panty sets for as low as $19.95, head to AdoreMe.com. IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping.  Message and data rates may apply.  Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code QUEENS at Lumepodcast.com/QUEENS!  #lumepod Chewy: Got to chewy.com/queens to save $20 on your first order with free shipping.  Minimum purchase required.  New customers only.  Terms and conditions apply.  See site for complete details. © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is November 6th, 1990. The air was crisp, the Belt Parkway humming with the usual New York traffic. Among the cars was Eddie Lino—an old-school Gambino enforcer, a man whose name carried weight in the city's underworld. He'd spent years dodging the law. But this time, the flashing red and blue lights in his rearview weren't just another routine hassle. As the unmarked car closed in, Lino must've felt it—something was off. Before he could react, gunfire rang out. The ambush was clean and professional in a city where power shifts with a trigger pull; Eddie Lino's time was up. For a man who had made a living by the gun, there were only two ways out: a prison cell or a body bag. Lino avoided the first. And he paid his dues in full on that Brooklyn highway in 1992. Dirty cops and the mob—nothing new in New York. But this case? This was different. Two high-ranking NYPD detectives weren't just looking the other way; they worked for the Lucchese crime family, pulling jobs and covering tracks for over a decade. They didn't just take bribes—they were on the payroll.Join Cam and Jen on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘Mafia's Finest: Stephen Caracappa and Louis Eppolito.'Listener discretion by @octoberpodVHSMusic is by our editor @theinkypawprintSources:Mafia Cops Interview - Louis Eppolito on the Sally Jesse Raphael showhttps://www.amazon.com/Mafia-Cop-Lou-Eppolito/dp/1416517014http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/mafia-cops-louis-eppolito-stephen-caracappa-sentenced-life-prison-article-1.366777https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/nye/pr/2009/2009mar06b.htmlhttps://www.reddit.com/r/OldSchoolCool/comments/15ygama/louis_eppolito_on_sally_jesse_raphael_1992/https://nypost.com/2005/07/07/victims-mom-fingered-mafia-cop-from-tv-talk-show/https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/nye/pr/2005/2005mar10.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/nyregion/louis-eppolito-dead.htmlhttps://www.silive.com/news/2017/04/report_mob_cop_with_staten_isl.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20170412190201/http://gothamist.com/2017/04/12/nypd_cop_turned_mafia_hitman_dies_i.phphttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-2nd-circuit/1532561.htmlhttps://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-mafia-cop-louis-eppolito-dead-20191105-55tnkoq4f5amvm5555qcp3fb34-story.htmlhttps://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/nye/pr/2009/2009mar06b.htmlhttp://www.ipsn.org/indictments/caracappa_indictment/caracappa_indictment_newest.htmhttps://web.archive.org/web/20060111191537/https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/01/05/60minutes/main1180833.shtmlhttp://www.ipsn.org/indictments/caracappa_indictment/caracappa_indictment_newest.htm

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. The Mafia Cops: NYPD Corruption and Murder with Michael Connell. In this explosive episode of Gangland Wire, I uncover the shocking true story of two NYPD detectives who became hitmen for the Mafia. Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa weren't just dirty cops—they were fully embedded in the Lucchese crime family, leaking intelligence, setting up murders, and betraying the very system they swore to uphold. Joining me is Michael Connell, author of a gripping account of their crimes. We break down how these officers, once respected members of law enforcement, used their badges to serve the mob. Eppolito's deep family ties to organized crime and Caracappa's access to high-level police intelligence made them the perfect duo for Gaspipe Casso and the Lucchese family. Their corruption ran so deep that they not only provided inside information but also carried out Mafia-ordered executions—including the tragic killing of an innocent man due to a case of mistaken identity. We discuss how their downfall unfolded, from a shocking whistleblower to the relentless detective work that finally exposed them. We dive into the role of Betty Heidel, a grieving mother determined to find justice for her murdered son, and Detective Tommy Dades, who helped piece together the case that brought Eppolito and Caracappa to justice. This story concerns power, betrayal, and the dark intersection between law enforcement and organized crime. Don't miss this deep dive into one of NYPD's most astonishing corruption cases. Find Michael's book Blood on the Badge at this link. Subscribe to get new gangster stories every week. 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" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos. To subscribe on iTunes click here. Please give me a review and help others find the podcast. Donate to the podcast. Click here! #TrueCrime #BostonMafia #OrganizedCrime #GanglandWire #AngiuloFamily #FBI #Surveillance #MafiaHistory Transcript [0:00] Well, hey, all you wiretappers out there. Good to be back here in Studio Gangland Wire. I have an author today, some stories about the mafia cops, the mob cops in New York City, Caracapa and Eppolito. Those two guys were bad dudes. So I have Michael Connell. Welcome, Michael. Hey, it's great to be here. Thanks. Thanks. Great to see you again. Yeah, you too. Yeah, you've been on the show before, haven't you? I have, yes. For my previous book, I guess that we were here together three or so years ago. Was it that long? Was it Abrellis? Was it Abrellis' book? It was Abrellis, right, exactly. Yeah, that guy's a character. Abrellis, also known as Kid Twist, who went out the window of a hotel in Coney Island. [0:48] Nobody knows exactly how he went out, but one thing's for sure, it wasn't voluntary. The canary could sing, but he couldn't fly, right? Exactly. So, guys, I know you all know me, but I'm retired intelligence unit detective Gary Jenkins, Kansas City Police Department. Got this show, Gangland Wire, and we deal with the mafia almost every week. So this story is blood and the bads, the mafia, two killer cops, and a scandal that shocked the nation. I know you know some of y'all will know this story about Steve Caraappa and Lou Eppilito I want to tell you what Joe Pistone who everybody knows is Donnie Brasco, said about this book "Cannell pulls back the veil to refill law enforcement's most lurid chapter an entwined tale of decorated detectives on the mafia payroll a true account of police depravity unearthed...

Michael Cannell was once the 1st Author to visit The Happy Hour Social Club! NOW HE IS BACK!!!!!Michael and King Hap Disscuss "The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal that Shocked the Nation". The Blood and The Bagde hit book stores this week and this is a fascinating topic and book!!!Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa were decorated members of the NYPD, and they were a HUGE PART of the Mafia and keeping organized crime alive!!! From giving out info, to alerting the mob to members that flipped, to fixing cases, and TO EVEN MURDER!!!!!!! The dectives were happy to get their hands dirty and WOW DID THEY!!!!!!Awesome show and a must listen for Mafia, True Crime, and Law enforcement fans!!!!!Check out Michael's website and where to pick up this AMAZING BOOK!http://www.michaelcannell.com/This episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.sIf you want to be part of the live tapingsfollow us on Twitchhttps://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscorwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comAS ALWAYSThe Happy Hour is brought to you by the official Top Shelf Alcohol of the Happy Hour!CLEARWATER DISTILLERY https://shop.clearwaterdistilling.com/PROMO CODE KINGHAPSAVES 10% and free shipping over $100OLD SCHOOL LABSAmazing Supplements made for Amazing people!TRY OATMEAL CREAM PIE PROTEIN! Save 15% site wide with promo code Kinghaphttps://shop.oldschoollabs.com/?aff=364Liquid I.V.WOW..... NEW MOCKTAILS!!!

Through the 1970s and 1980s Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa served in the NYPD, rising through the ranks, each becoming decorated detectives. They are also responsible for what may qualify as the department's darkest chapter. For years the two cops operated not only as paid informants for the Lucchese organized crime family, but served as mob henchmen, committed a multitude of crimes and were involved in at least fifteen murders. And they came remarkably close to getting away with all of it. Michael Cannell, a former editor at the New York Times and author of the critically acclaimed A Brotherhood Betrayed, now has written the definitive account of the crooked cops' escapades and the trail of terror they left-which included the deaths and wrongful imprisonment of wholly innocent people-in BLOOD AND THE BADGE: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation (January 14, 2025; SMP). "Cannell pulls back the veil to reveal law enforcement's most lurid chapter, an entwined tale of decorated detectives on the mafia payroll - a true account of police depravity unearthed with intensive reporting." -Joe Pistone, New York Times bestselling author of Donnie Brasco "Michael Cannell's Blood and the Badge details the extraordinary 'Killer Cops' investigation, a harrowing story of corruption and murder within law enforcement itself. Cannell misses nothing."-Nicholas Pileggi, bestselling author of Wiseguy and co-writer of the Academy Award-winner Goodfellas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

For the first time in forty years, former New York Times editor Michael Cannell has unearthed the full story behind two ruthless New York cops who acted as double agents for the Mafia.No episode in NYPD history surpasses the depravities of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two decorated detectives who covertly acted as mafia informants and paid assassins in the Scorsese world of 1980s Brooklyn.For more than ten years, Eppolito and Caracappa moonlighted as the mob's early warning alert system, leaking names of mobsters secretly cooperating with the government and crippling investigations by sharing details of surveillance, phone taps and impending arrests. The Lucchese boss called the two detectives his crystal ball: Whatever detectives knew, the mafia soon learned. Most grievously, Eppolito and Caracappa earned bonuses by staging eight mob hits, pulling the trigger themselves at least once.Incredibly, when evidence of their wrongdoing arose in 1994, FBI officials failed to muster an indictment. The allegations lay dormant for a decade and were only revisited due to relentless follow up by Tommy Dades, a cop determined to break the cold case before his retirement. Eppolito and Caracappa were finally tried and then sentenced to life in prison in 2009, nearly thirty years after their crimes took place.Cannell's Blood and the Badge is based on entirely new research and never-before-released interviews with mobsters themselves, including Sammy “the Bull” Gravano. Joining me to discuss his new book, BLOOD AND THE BADGE: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal that shocked the Nation—N.Y. Times editor and author Michael Cannell Follow and comment on Facebook-TRUE MURDER: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064697978510Check out TRUE MURDER PODCAST @ truemurderpodcast.com

True Crime Tuesday presents: Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, & The Scandal That Shocked The Nation with Journalist/Author, Michael Cannell! No episode in NYPD history surpasses the depravities of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two decorated detectives who covertly acted as mafia informants and paid assassins in the Scorsese world of 1980s Brooklyn. For more than ten years, Eppolito and Caracappa moonlighted as the mob's early warning alert system, leaking names of mobsters secretly cooperating with the government and crippling investigations by sharing details of surveillance, phone taps and impending arrests. The Lucchese boss called the two detectives his crystal ball: Whatever detectives knew, the mafia soon learned. Most grievously, Eppolito and Caracappa earned bonuses by staging eight mob hits, pulling the trigger themselves at least once. Incredibly, when evidence of their wrongdoing arose in 1994, FBI officials failed to muster an indictment. The allegations lay dormant for a decade and were only revisited due to relentless follow up by Tommy Dades, a cop determined to break the cold case before his retirement. Eppolito and Caracappa were finally tried and then sentenced to life in prison in 2009, nearly thirty years after their crimes took place. On today's TCT, Michael Cannell, author of the book, "Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and The Scandal That Shocked The Nation" talks about the rise and fall of Eppolito and Caracappa, the players around them that drew out their dishonest and evil traits, how things even went wrong in the first place, and how one partner wanted to stay quiet, while one had Hollywood aspirations!  Get your copy of "Blood and the Badge" here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/blood-and-the-badge-9781250817785/ PLUS: DUMB  CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS WITH JESSICA FREEBURG! Watch the video of the Hooters waitress flirting with the Florida cop here:  https://bit.ly/3DQk3gS Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and order her new books:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ and check out Jess on Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwrites There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #michaelcannell #bloodandthebadge #stmartinspublishing #themafiatwokillercopsandthescandalthatrockedthenation #louieeppolito #stephencaracappa #nypd #mafia #lucchesefamily #gambinofamily #fatthegangster #jimmytheclam #gangster #gaspipecasso #johngotti #burtkaplan #lasvegas #hollywood #FBI #federalgovernment #mafia #RICO #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #sexcrimes #dumbcrimes

True Crime Tuesday presents: Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, & The Scandal That Shocked The Nation with Journalist/Author, Michael Cannell! No episode in NYPD history surpasses the depravities of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two decorated detectives who covertly acted as mafia informants and paid assassins in the Scorsese world of 1980s Brooklyn. For more than ten years, Eppolito and Caracappa moonlighted as the mob's early warning alert system, leaking names of mobsters secretly cooperating with the government and crippling investigations by sharing details of surveillance, phone taps and impending arrests. The Lucchese boss called the two detectives his crystal ball: Whatever detectives knew, the mafia soon learned. Most grievously, Eppolito and Caracappa earned bonuses by staging eight mob hits, pulling the trigger themselves at least once. Incredibly, when evidence of their wrongdoing arose in 1994, FBI officials failed to muster an indictment. The allegations lay dormant for a decade and were only revisited due to relentless follow up by Tommy Dades, a cop determined to break the cold case before his retirement. Eppolito and Caracappa were finally tried and then sentenced to life in prison in 2009, nearly thirty years after their crimes took place. On today's TCT, Michael Cannell, author of the book, "Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and The Scandal That Shocked The Nation" talks about the rise and fall of Eppolito and Caracappa, the players around them that drew out their dishonest and evil traits, how things even went wrong in the first place, and how one partner wanted to stay quiet, while one had Hollywood aspirations!  Get your copy of "Blood and the Badge" here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/blood-and-the-badge-9781250817785/ PLUS: DUMB  CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS WITH JESSICA FREEBURG! Watch the video of the Hooters waitress flirting with the Florida cop here:  https://bit.ly/3DQk3gS Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and order her new books:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ and check out Jess on Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicafreeburgwrites There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #michaelcannell #bloodandthebadge #stmartinspublishing #themafiatwokillercopsandthescandalthatrockedthenation #louieeppolito #stephencaracappa #nypd #mafia #lucchesefamily #gambinofamily #fatthegangster #jimmytheclam #gangster #gaspipecasso #johngotti #burtkaplan #lasvegas #hollywood #FBI #federalgovernment #mafia #RICO #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #sexcrimes #dumbcrimes

Through the 1970s and 1980s Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa served in the NYPD, rising through the ranks, each becoming decorated detectives. They are also responsible for what may qualify as the department's darkest chapter. For years the two cops operated not only as paid informants for the Lucchese organized crime family, but served as mob henchmen, committed a multitude of crimes and were involved in at least fifteen murders. And they came remarkably close to getting away with all of it. Michael Cannell, a former editor at the New York Times and author of the critically acclaimed A Brotherhood Betrayed, now has written the definitive account of the crooked cops' escapades and the trail of terror they left-which included the deaths and wrongful imprisonment of wholly innocent people-in BLOOD AND THE BADGE: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation (January 14, 2025; SMP). "Cannell pulls back the veil to reveal law enforcement's most lurid chapter, an entwined tale of decorated detectives on the mafia payroll - a true account of police depravity unearthed with intensive reporting." -Joe Pistone, New York Times bestselling author of Donnie Brasco "Michael Cannell's Blood and the Badge details the extraordinary 'Killer Cops' investigation, a harrowing story of corruption and murder within law enforcement itself. Cannell misses nothing."-Nicholas Pileggi, bestselling author of Wiseguy and co-writer of the Academy Award-winner Goodfellas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

For the first time in forty years, former New York Times editor Michael Cannell unearths the full story behind two ruthless New York cops who acted as double agents for the Mafia.No episode in NYPD history surpasses the depravities of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two decorated detectives who covertly acted as mafia informants and paid assassins in the Scorsese world of 1980s Brooklyn.For more than ten years, Eppolito and Caracappa moonlighted as the mob's early warning alert system, leaking names of mobsters secretly cooperating with the government and crippling investigations by sharing details of surveillance, phone taps and impending arrests. The Lucchese boss called the two detectives his crystal ball: Whatever detectives knew, the mafia soon learned. Most grievously, Eppolito and Caracappa earned bonuses by staging eight mob hits, pulling the trigger themselves at least once.Incredibly, when evidence of their wrongdoing arose in 1994, FBI officials failed to muster an indictment. The allegations lay dormant for a decade and were only revisited due to relentless follow up by Tommy Dades, a cop determined to break the cold case before his retirement. Eppolito and Caracappa were finally tried and then sentenced to life in prison in 2009, nearly thirty years after their crimes took place.Cannell's Blood and the Badge is based on entirely new research and never-before-released interviews with mobsters themselves, including Sammy “the Bull” Gravano. Eppolito and Caracappa's story is more relevant than ever as police conduct comes under ever-increasing scrutiny.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Crawford speaks with author Michael Cannell about his book, Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the World. No episode in NYPD history surpasses the crimes committed by Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two decorated detectives who covertly acted as mafia informants and paid assassins for the mob in 1980s Brooklyn. For more than ten years, Eppolito and Caracappa moonlighted as the mob's early warning system, leaking names of mobsters secretly cooperating with the government and crippling investigations by sharing details of surveillance, phone taps, and impending arrests. The Lucchese boss called the two detectives his crystal ball: Whatever detectives knew, the mafia soon learned. Most grievously, Eppolito and Caracappa earned bonuses by staging eight mob hits, pulling the trigger themselves at least once. Cannell takes us on a deep dive, grabs us by the throat and never let's go. Expertly researched and written, Blood and the Badge reads like a screenplay, almost too outlandish to believe. But make no mistake, these stories are true and so are their victims. Cannell makes sure we maintain our humanity as we read and wait to see if justice will prevail. 

Stephen Caracappa, a former NYPD detective, is infamous for his role as one of the "Mafia Cops," who betrayed their duties and became operatives for the Lucchese crime family in New York City. Initially a respected detective in the NYPD's Organized Crime Homicide Unit, Caracappa partnered with fellow detective Louis Eppolito to sell police information and participate in Mafia-related crimes, including multiple murders. Their actions, driven by greed and ambition, allowed them to use their law enforcement positions to protect and assist the very criminals they were sworn to apprehend. Their most notorious crimes included the abduction and murder of individuals like Israel Greenwald and James Hydell, carried out under orders from Mafia leaders such as Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso.The unraveling of their criminal enterprise began when Casso, facing a life sentence, became an informant and exposed the corrupt activities of Caracappa and Eppolito. Following a detailed investigation, the two were arrested in 2005 and subsequently found guilty on multiple counts, including racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder. Their trial was a stark revelation of the extent to which corruption had infiltrated the NYPD, leading to life sentences for both men. Caracappa's legacy remains a chilling example of how law enforcement can be corrupted from within, demonstrating the need for vigilance and integrity in those sworn to uphold the law.(commercial at 9:10)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Stephen Caracappa, a former NYPD detective, is infamous for his role as one of the "Mafia Cops," who betrayed their duties and became operatives for the Lucchese crime family in New York City. Initially a respected detective in the NYPD's Organized Crime Homicide Unit, Caracappa partnered with fellow detective Louis Eppolito to sell police information and participate in Mafia-related crimes, including multiple murders. Their actions, driven by greed and ambition, allowed them to use their law enforcement positions to protect and assist the very criminals they were sworn to apprehend. Their most notorious crimes included the abduction and murder of individuals like Israel Greenwald and James Hydell, carried out under orders from Mafia leaders such as Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso.The unraveling of their criminal enterprise began when Casso, facing a life sentence, became an informant and exposed the corrupt activities of Caracappa and Eppolito. Following a detailed investigation, the two were arrested in 2005 and subsequently found guilty on multiple counts, including racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder. Their trial was a stark revelation of the extent to which corruption had infiltrated the NYPD, leading to life sentences for both men. Caracappa's legacy remains a chilling example of how law enforcement can be corrupted from within, demonstrating the need for vigilance and integrity in those sworn to uphold the law.(commercial at 9:10)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

This week, Steve goes way, way back to the 1980's and 90's to take a look at two of NYPD's finest organized crime detectives who were, shockingly, also in organized crime. Stephen Caracappa and Louis Eppolito used their fortuitious position within the police department to hand info, and on numerous occasions, victims, over to New York's infamous Five Families.  Was it cunning deception that let them get away with it for nearly three decades, or was it something else?  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Caracappa_and_Louis_Eppolito https://themobmuseum.org/blog/mob-cops-saga-still-reverberates-10-years-after-their-life-sentences/  

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... The post The Mafia Cops – Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa appeared first on Gangland Wire.

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The Mafia Cops doing mob hits part # 2 #LouisEppolito #StephenCaracappa #TommyDades In part # 2 Detective first grade Tommy Dades talks about the big break that led to information that became the catalyst for the investigation of Lou Eppolitto, and Steve Caracappa. A former New York garment dealer, Burton Kaplan, sat down with DEA agents in 2004 to tell them an incredible story about two retired New York Police Department detectives. There was plenty of time. Kaplan, a 71-year-old longtime Mob associate and former mastermind of a $10 million marijuana sales ring, had completed only eight years of his 27-year prison sentence. He wanted it shortened to see his granddaughter. Kaplan said that from 1986 to 1993 he met many times with two NYPD detectives, Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, to perform services for them and deliver $4,000 in monthly payoff money from Lucchese crime family underboss Anthony “Gaspipe” Casso in exchange for confidential information on police informants and investigations. Casso also paid Eppolito and Caracappa much more to assist in eight murders, including $70,000 for one whack. They received about $375,000 in all. It was a story law enforcement had heard a decade before – from Casso himself – but now they had what they considered a solid witness. In March 2005, DEA and FBI agents converged on and arrested Eppolito and Caracappa as the pair walked into Piero's, an Italian restaurant in Las Vegas. The two, following a 2006 trial in federal court in Brooklyn, were convicted of eight contract murders, two of which they did themselves, and counts of racketeering, bribery, kidnapping and other felonies, from 1979 to 2005. On March 6, 2009, a federal judge sentenced Eppolito to life in prison plus 100 years, Caracappa to life with 80 extra years, and fined each more than $4 million. Both men, unwaveringly, professed their innocence. A decade after their sentencing, the so-called “Mob Cops” case remains both disturbing and extraordinary. Eppolito and Caracappa not only betrayed their police colleagues, but accepted large bribes to deliver police records to a top organized criminal for years, and, worse, acted willingly as his hit men while working as police officers. “I have never dealt with anything this egregious,” John Peluso, assistant special agent for the DEA's New York field office, told the Associated Press. “They are toxic.” U.S. District Judge Jack B. Weinstein, who presided over the “Mob Cops” trial, once remarked that the “two defendants have committed what amounts to treason against the people of the City of New York and their fellow police officers.” This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is being made available within this transformative or derivative work for the purpose of education, commentary and criticism, and is believed to be "fair use" in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Friends of the Family Mafia Cops, Lou Eppolitto, and Steve Caracappa. Mr. Eppolito and his partner, Stephen Caracappa, were convicted of taking part in eight gangland murders in New York's “Mafia Cop” scandal. Louis Eppolito was practically born into the Mafia. His father was a Gambino family soldier known as Fat the Gangster. An uncle known as Jimmy the Clam, a grandfather and a cousin were made men, too. By age 10, Louis was joining his father on his bookmaking rounds. A life in organized crime seemed preordained, but Louis's interest faded after several relatives were killed by rival gangsters. So after graduating from high school, Louis went in a different direction: he joined the New York Police Department. It was an unlikely career that earned him many medals and headlines. But Mr. Eppolito would end up at the center of one of the biggest scandals in department history. He and a fellow detective, Stephen Caracappa, were convicted in 2006 of moonlighting as mob assassins, involved in eight gangland slayings while on the payroll of Anthony Casso, a Luchese crime family underboss known as Gaspipe. Mr. Eppolito, 71, died on Nov. 3 at a hospital in Tucson, Ariz., his wife, Frances Ann Eppolito, confirmed this week, without providing a cause. He had been serving a life sentence at the high-security United States penitentiary nearby. After their arrest, Mr. Eppolito and Mr. Caracappa, who died at a medical detention facility in 2017 at 75, became widely known as the “Mafia Cops.” The nickname came easily: Mr. Eppolito had already written a memoir, “Mafia Cop: The Story of an Honest Cop Whose Family Was the Mob” (1992), in which he recounted his mob pedigree. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Time for another trip to New York to talk about some mafia goons. But this time with a neat little twist. You see, Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa are no regular mafia worker bees, they were also NYPD detectives. And boy did they get into some shenanigans. Enjoy!

On the third episode of the Sitdown, Jeff and special guest Blackjack take a look at two of the most corrupt law enforcement officers in the history of the United States. Both men who swore to protect disgrace their badges and become mafia hitmen. PRESENTED BY STABLE DUEL: A Fantasy Horse Racing App

On the third episode of the Sitdown, Jeff and special guest Blackjack take a look at two of the most corrupt law enforcement officers in the history of the United States. Both men who swore to protect disgrace their badges and become mafia hitmen. PRESENTED BY STABLE DUEL: A Fantasy Horse Racing App

Lock, Tone and D.C. discuss the life of Louis Eppolito Mob Kid turned crooked cop. Email us any questions, comments and recommendations at sayhellotothebadguypodcast@gmail.com follow us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/badguypodcast/ follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Say-Hello-To-The-Bad-Guy-Podcast-100164991782927 References: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/nyregion/louis-eppolito-dead.html https://www.ajc.com/news/louis-eppolito-nypd-cop-who-became-mob-hit-man-dead/cxgZm0FDYHUUVBq6N8OW5H/ https://mafia.wikia.org/wiki/Louis_Eppolito_and_Stephen_Caracappa https://news.sky.com/story/louis-eppolito-former-nypd-officer-who-carried-out-mafia-hits-dies-in-prison-11856346 https://themobmuseum.org/blog/mob-cops-saga-still-reverberates-10-years-after-their-life-sentences/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/badguy-lock/message

FBI Agent R. Lindsey DeVecchio's name has come up numerous times during our discussion of the alleged conspiracy between the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice and various leaders of Organized Crime. This episode delves more deeply into Agent DeVecchio's alleged role as both a handler of high-level mobsters turned informants as well as his own possible turncoat activity which may have included not only turning over information that allowed the mob to murder numerous people but who also may have helped cover up the deeds. DeVecchio's activities spanned the 1980s, 1990s up through 2006 and the so-called Mafia Cops trial of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa. His alleged actions as a mob informant so panicked his bosses in the Justice Department that they needed desperately to produce a coverup or all of the good that DeVecchio did as head of the Colombo Crime Family squad in getting 19 gangsters off the streets would be wasted. In addition, they were afraid that the ultimate indictment, that of John Gotti, Jr would be annulled. They needed a pair of patsies to take the blame for DeVecchio's alleged crimes. Thus, they used a carrot and stick on one of their high-level mobster informants, Anthony Gaspipe Casso, to finger the two NYPD cops first in 1996 and again in 2006. While DeVecchio retired with full pension and wrote a book about the various investigations against him, not only were Eppolito and Caracappa indicted and sentenced to life terms in jail, but repercussions of the coverup lead to the ending of a fruitful spying operation against the number three guy in Osama bin Laden's Islamic terrorist organization, Ramsey Yusef and ultimately possibly to the successful downing of TWA Flight 800 and the disastrous attack on the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001.Support the show (https://www.change.org/p/ask-the-federal-9th-circuit-court-of-appeals-to-accept-louis-eppolito-s-appeal-based-upon-structural-errorhttps://www.change.org/p/u-s-court-of-appeals-for-the-9th-circuit-please-free-louie-eppolito)

In 2006, Dan Gordon, an award-winning screenwriter and producer, was writing the screenplay to a Universal Pictures proposed film based on Lou Eppolito's book, Mafia Cop: The Story Of An Honest Cop Whose Family Was the Mob. When he read in the papers that Louis Eppolito and his partner, Stephen Caracappa, far from being heroes, had been arrested for supposedly selling secrets and becoming hit men for the mob, he asked Universal Studios if he could cover the RICO trial of two NYPD Detectives, Louis Eppolito, and Stephen Caracappa as research and they heartily agreed. During the trial, it became clear that Eppolito did not believe his defense attorneys were acting in his best interests.The news media dubbed the two NYPD Detectives the "Mafia Cops" and it was a sensational trial that on the surface looked like Eppolito and Caracappa not only took bribes to deliver information to the Lucchese Crime Family but also acted as hitmen for the mob.The trial hinged on the testimony of a small-time criminal, Burton Kaplan who said he was a go-between ferrying information and payoffs between the two detectives and Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso.Support the show (https://www.change.org/p/ask-the-federal-9th-circuit-court-of-appeals-to-accept-louis-eppolito-s-appeal-based-upon-structural-errorhttps://www.change.org/p/u-s-court-of-appeals-for-the-9th-circuit-please-free-louie-eppolito)

Podcast: Raider-Cop Nation Date:May 29, 2019 Episode#89 Subject:Mob Detectives Host: Alpha Mike Mafia Quote: "I respectfully decline to answer because I honestly believe my answer might tend to incriminate me” ~ Joey Gallo Introduction: Alpha Mike goes over the new Raider-Cop Podcast format and future episodes.  Reminder to the audience A-Wall every Monday on @TestEverything1521 Main Topic::Mob Detectives #89. This episode explores, Host Alpha Mike explains. Background: Louis Eppolito #3179 years of service 1969-1989, 2nd Grade Detective., Mr. NYC Body Building 1967, 11th highest decorated officer in NYPD. Upon retirement became a movie actor in various movies. FatherRalph Eppolito soldier Gambino Family, died (natural) 1969 at 52 years old. UncleFreddy Eppolito soldier Gambino family. UncleJimmyThe Claim Eppolito Capo/ Acting Underboss., CousinJim Eppolito Soldier. CousinFrank Santero Jr. Gambino. Upon retirement Louis Eppolito, moved to Las Vegas. Was accused in 1984 of proving classified reports of LCN to Rosario Gambino, where fingerprints were obtained. Eddie Lino Capo Gambino family killed by the detectives of the NYPD Eppolito & Caracappa. Anthony Gaspiper Casso underboss of the Luchese Family. Gasspipe had the pair detectives Det. Steven Caracappa: served in the USMC 1966-1968, joined the NYPD in 1969 after some issues with a prior arrest. During the late 60's the NYPD had a great need to fill the ranks. Det. Caracappa obtained the rank of 1st Grade Detective, retiring at that ranks. The Family Tree: Ralph "Fat The Gangster" Eppolito, soldiers Gambino Family, father of Louis Eppolito Freddy Eppolito, soldiers Gambino family, Uncle of Louis Eppolito Jimmy "The Clam" Eppolito,capo/acting underboss, uncle of Louis Eppolito Jim"Jim Jim" Eppolito, soldiers   cousin of Louis Eppolito Frank Santero Jr, associate Genovese family, cousin of Louis Eppolito Mob Hits in this case: Eddie Lino, Captain Gambino family Nicholas Guido, innocent civilian James Hydell, associate Gambino family  Frank DeCicco/Underboss/Gambino Bartholomew Boriello/Capo/Gambino NYPD Police Records Found in Mobsters Home:  Rosario Gambino, Captain Gambino Family, currently living in Italy Retirement Living Las Vegas:  Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa  Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa Reference: : United Statesv. Eppolito, 436 F. Supp. 2d 532 (E.D.N.Y 2006) District Court, E.D. New York @RaiderCopNation @alphamike2017 #RaiderCopNation #AmericasFew @o9TacticalG www.o9tg.com @TestEvery1521 Test Everything 5 minutes on the Power of God  Facebook  Twitter iTunes  Spotify   Stitcher  Google Play  PodBean  YouTube TuneIn Join the Raider-Cop NATION Pistol Pete the Gunsmith  Kilo Sierra’s companies: Sepulveda inc #EmpanadaLadiesOfGeorgia #JailsLASD #CACorrections #MDCR #NYPD #LAPD #LASD #MDPD #MPD #NYSP #NJSP #LVPD #Security #HCSO #PBSO #BSO #OCSO #PCSO #SFPD #DPD #HPD #SAPD #LCSO #FMPD #CCSO #NYC #NYCDOC #NJDOC #TestEverything1521 @RaiderCopNation #RaiderCopNation

On this D for Dirty Cops episode we talk about how Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa were kept on retainer to provide confidential information to the Lucchese family. In addition to obstructing the NYPD’s investigations, Lou and Steve gave up the identities of confidential informants that resulted in many people being murdered. Eventually their bosses turned informant, & they were convicted of 8 murders. To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcastIf you’d like shirts, mugs, phone cases, & other merch, you can shop at https://murderdictionary.threadless.com/ This episode has been edited by Dimitris Kokkos. Contact him at mypodcasthero.com for all of your audio, production, & editing needs.Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, & the best true crime memes.MURDER DICTIONARY LINKS:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/murderdictionarypodcast/ Facebook : https://facebook.com/Murder-Dictionary-Podcast-1202280266480382/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/m_d_podcastiTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-dictionary/id1169967004 LOUIS EPPOLITO AND STEPHEN CARACAPPA LINKS:Louis Eppolito: Working for the Mobhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Eppolito_and_Stephen_CaracappaMENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE LINKS:Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotlinehttps://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/get-help-bulletins-for-crime-victims/bulletins-for-teens/bullying-and-harassmenthttp://stompoutbullying.org/Home – The Hotline®http://www.ncadv.org/http://www.crisistextline.org/textline/?gclid=CjwKEAjw9MrIBRCr2LPek5-h8U0SJAD3jfhtHplx6Ibc8Ov7oG79YLibo1TubSfQrumNc-WnXJixDxoCKafw_wcBhttps://www.mentalhelp.net/meeting-finder/ca/woodland-hills/

Distinguished columnist and author Jimmy Breslin joins Doug for a conversation about his new book “The Good Rat: A True Story.” The book tells the tale of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two former NYPD detectives who worked on behalf of the Mafia.