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In this episode of The Gangland History Podcast, host Jacob Stoops interviews acclaimed author and Mafia historian Scott Deitche, one of the nation's foremost experts on organized crime in Florida and the Trafficante crime family.Together, they trace the full evolution of the Tampa Mafia — from its earliest days under Ignazio Italiano, through decades of bloody rivalries, Cuban connections, and political intrigue, to its quiet decline under the final generation of mob leadership.The conversation begins with the waves of Italian immigration to Tampa's Ybor City and the cigar industry that built both the economy and the foundation of the underworld. From there, Scott and Jacob explore Tampa's first crime boss, Ignazio Italiano, and the city's early reputation as a hotbed of vice, gambling, and corruption.Listeners will hear about the 1928 Hotel Statler Meeting, where Mafia leaders from across the country gathered to define territories and business interests — putting Tampa's underworld squarely on the national map.From there, the episode dives into the violent Charlie Wall era, when the powerful gambling czar ruled Tampa's rackets amid a feud that pitted him against Ignazio Antinori and Santo Trafficante, Sr. The bloody power struggle culminated in Antinori's assassination in 1940, marking a turning point that ushered in the Trafficante dynasty.Under Santo Trafficante, Sr., Tampa's mob consolidated power — but not without conflict. His clashes with Red Italiano and Jimmy Lumia (whose murder rocked the city) underscored the treacherous nature of Mafia politics in Florida.After Sr.'s death in the 1950's, his son Santo Trafficante, Jr. rose to prominence as Boss of the borgata, leading the family for 30+ years through its golden age. Under Santo Jr.'s his reign, the Tampa Mafia reached international stature, with deep ties to Cuba's casino industry, relationships with New Orleans boss Carlos Marcello, and a presence at the Apalachin and Kefauver hearings that exposed the Mafia's nationwide reach.As the decades unfolded, Trafficante Jr. found himself entangled in the web of Kennedy-era politics, CIA intrigue, and allegations surrounding Cuba and the Bay of Pigs, while maintaining his position as one of the most powerful and respected Mafia bosses in America.Scott and Jacob also examine the decline of the Tampa mob as Trafficante Jr. aged — and how figures like Frank “Daddy Frank” Diecidue and Vincent “Vince” LoScalzo carried the torch into the family's final chapter. By the 1990s, with LoScalzo as the last recognized boss, the once-powerful Tampa Mafia had faded quietly into history.This episode offers a comprehensive, rigorously researched look at the rise, dominance, and fall of the Trafficante family — a story that blends Southern charm, Cuban influence, and old-world Mafia tradition into one of the most fascinating organized crime sagas in America.

On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris sits down with mafia author and documentarian Scott Deitche. Deitche checked in to talk about his new book HITMEN: THE MAFIA, DRUGS AND THE EAST HARLEM PURPLE GANG as well as his tours that he conducts known as Tampa Mafia Tours and more. 

ITS RADIO RONIN TIME!!! Hey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Teri Findlay, Becky Coleman, and Silent Don!!!!!Just so everyone knows, Gregg is fine... he's just fine. STOP LOOKING AT HIS JUNK!!!!!!Chunga, Chandler, and Gregg have all been doing something behind the scenes, and it gave Chunga an idea... It gave him a wonderfully, awful idea!!!CHUNGA POLL: What's your weirdest "quirk"? Post your answers below!So... Did you hear the one about the guy who started a massive wild fire, trying to "burn a spider"?Have you seen the new official Andor trailer yet? WOW! People are absolutely FURIOUS about it!!!The Haunted Mansion movie has announced 2-more cast members! One is awesome, the other is... Meh.PLUS, Gregg has another summertime movie shout-out!!! LISTEN NOW!!!!

ITS RADIO RONIN TIME!!! Hey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Teri Findlay, Becky Coleman, and Silent Don!!!!! Just so everyone knows, Gregg is fine... he's just fine. STOP LOOKING AT HIS JUNK!!!!!! Chunga, Chandler, and Gregg have all been doing something behind the scenes, and it gave Chunga an idea... It gave him a wonderfully, awful idea!!! CHUNGA POLL: What's your weirdest "quirk"? Post your answers below! So... Did you hear the one about the guy who started a massive wild fire, trying to "burn a spider"? Have you seen the new official Andor trailer yet? WOW! People are absolutely FURIOUS about it!!! The Haunted Mansion movie has announced 2-more cast members! One is awesome, the other is... Meh. PLUS, Gregg has another summertime movie shout-out!!! LISTEN NOW!!!!

ITS RADIO RONIN TIME!!! Hey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Teri Findlay, Becky Coleman, and Silent Don!!!!! Just so everyone knows, Gregg is fine... he's just fine. STOP LOOKING AT HIS JUNK!!!!!! Chunga, Chandler, and Gregg have all been doing something behind the scenes, and it gave Chunga an idea... It gave him a wonderfully, awful idea!!! CHUNGA POLL: What's your weirdest "quirk"? Post your answers below! So... Did you hear the one about the guy who started a massive wild fire, trying to "burn a spider"? Have you seen the new official Andor trailer yet? WOW! People are absolutely FURIOUS about it!!! The Haunted Mansion movie has announced 2-more cast members! One is awesome, the other is... Meh. PLUS, Gregg has another summertime movie shout-out!!! LISTEN NOW!!!!

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/

Castle, Tim, DeAnn, and Silent Don get together and discuss Aleister Crowley, the wickedest man in the world. From his practice of black magic to the summoning of demons. Aleister Crowley did everything he shouldn't have.

Castle, Tim, DeAnn, and Silent Don get together and discuss Aleister Crowley, the wickedest man in the world. From his practice of black magic to the summoning of demons. Aleister Crowley did everything he shouldn't have.

Castle, Tim, DeAnn, and Silent Don get together and discuss Aleister Crowley, the wickedest man in the world. From his practice of black magic to the summoning of demons. Aleister Crowley did everything he shouldn't have.

Castle, Tim, DeAnn, and Silent Don get together and discuss Aleister Crowley, the wickedest man in the world. From his practice of black magic to the summoning of demons. Aleister Crowley did everything he shouldn't have.

We talk to author Scott M. Deitche (Cigar City Mafia, The Silent Don) about the Cigar City Mafia name, why Tampa became a hotbed for organized crime, the first mob boss in Tampa, his sources, the Cigar City Magazine Tampa Mafia Tour, mafia movies, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List  

The Conjuring! Castle, Tim, DeAnn, Peaches, and Silent Don tackle the movie the Conjuring. Learn about the differences between real the real life event and the movie. Also don't miss the chance to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming ghost investigation!

The Conjuring! Castle, Tim, DeAnn, Peaches, and Silent Don tackle the movie the Conjuring. Learn about the differences between real the real life event and the movie. Also don't miss the chance to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming ghost investigation!

The Conjuring! Castle, Tim, DeAnn, Peaches, and Silent Don tackle the movie the Conjuring. Learn about the differences between real the real life event and the movie. Also don't miss the chance to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming ghost investigation!

The Conjuring! Castle, Tim, DeAnn, Peaches, and Silent Don tackle the movie the Conjuring. Learn about the differences between real the real life event and the movie. Also don't miss the chance to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming ghost investigation!

DeAnn is busy looking for a lost Silent Don and picking grapes, so Castle, Beaker and Peaches are left to their own devices in the studio. It's all about the weird paranormal news!

DeAnn is busy looking for a lost Silent Don and picking grapes, so Castle, Beaker and Peaches are left to their own devices in the studio. It's all about the weird paranormal news!

DeAnn is busy looking for a lost Silent Don and picking grapes, so Castle, Beaker and Peaches are left to their own devices in the studio. It's all about the weird paranormal news!

DeAnn is busy looking for a lost Silent Don and picking grapes, so Castle, Beaker and Peaches are left to their own devices in the studio. It's all about the weird paranormal news!

The whole crew is in the studio and chaos ensues. Lurch stick's Tim's wand down his pants, Silent Don carries on a monologue, and Castle is deeply concerned about the chaffing on Tim's hands. Oh and there is Paranormal talk involving the famous Winchester Mansion.

The whole crew is in the studio and chaos ensues. Lurch stick's Tim's wand down his pants, Silent Don carries on a monologue, and Castle is deeply concerned about the chaffing on Tim's hands. Oh and there is Paranormal talk involving the famous Winchester Mansion.

The whole crew is in the studio and chaos ensues. Lurch stick's Tim's wand down his pants, Silent Don carries on a monologue, and Castle is deeply concerned about the chaffing on Tim's hands. Oh and there is Paranormal talk involving the famous Winchester Mansion.

The whole crew is in the studio and chaos ensues. Lurch stick's Tim's wand down his pants, Silent Don carries on a monologue, and Castle is deeply concerned about the chaffing on Tim's hands. Oh and there is Paranormal talk involving the famous Winchester Mansion.

Tim and Castle are back! Tim and Castle bring on special guests, Lurch, DeAnn, and Silent Don... okay so they aren't special guests, but after a busy festival season the entire crew is back in the studio and they talk investigations and personalities.

Tim and Castle are back! Tim and Castle bring on special guests, Lurch, DeAnn, and Silent Don... okay so they aren't special guests, but after a busy festival season the entire crew is back in the studio and they talk investigations and personalities.

Tim and Castle are back! Tim and Castle bring on special guests, Lurch, DeAnn, and Silent Don... okay so they aren't special guests, but after a busy festival season the entire crew is back in the studio and they talk investigations and personalities.

Tim and Castle are back! Tim and Castle bring on special guests, Lurch, DeAnn, and Silent Don... okay so they aren't special guests, but after a busy festival season the entire crew is back in the studio and they talk investigations and personalities.

S3E10 TeaserIn this the first part of a three part series the teams talks Poltergeists! The team talks about poltergeist theory and debate the merits of psycho kinesis versus demonic haunting. Tim confesses his crimes, and Silent Don talks more than he has ever talked in all past episodes combined.

S3E10 Teaser In this the first part of a three part series the teams talks Poltergeists! The team talks about poltergeist theory and debate the merits of psycho kinesis versus demonic haunting. Tim confesses his crimes, and Silent Don talks more than he has ever talked in all past episodes combined.

S3E10 TeaserIn this the first part of a three part series the teams talks Poltergeists! The team talks about poltergeist theory and debate the merits of psycho kinesis versus demonic haunting. Tim confesses his crimes, and Silent Don talks more than he has ever talked in all past episodes combined.

S3E10 Teaser In this the first part of a three part series the teams talks Poltergeists! The team talks about poltergeist theory and debate the merits of psycho kinesis versus demonic haunting. Tim confesses his crimes, and Silent Don talks more than he has ever talked in all past episodes combined.

Castle, Tim the Slob Whisperer, DeAnn, Silent Don and a special guest host Phil sit down and talk with Bill Hartley from Destination America's Ghosts of Shepherd's town at the Utah Paranormal Festival. But wait!! There's more!! Listen now and we'll super size your episode with the crew interviewing other teams and people of interest at the Festival!

Castle, Tim the Slob Whisperer, DeAnn, Silent Don and a special guest host Phil sit down and talk with Bill Hartley from Destination America’s Ghosts of Shepherd’s town at the Utah Paranormal Festival. But wait!! There’s more!! Listen now and we’ll super size your episode with the crew interviewing other teams and people of interest at the Festival!

Castle, Tim the Slob Whisperer, DeAnn, Silent Don and a special guest host Phil sit down and talk with Bill Hartley from Destination America’s Ghosts of Shepherd’s town at the Utah Paranormal Festival. But wait!! There’s more!! Listen now and we’ll super size your episode with the crew interviewing other teams and people of interest at the Festival!

Castle, Tim the Slob Whisperer, DeAnn, Silent Don and a special guest host Phil sit down and talk with Bill Hartley from Destination America’s Ghosts of Shepherd’s town at the Utah Paranormal Festival. But wait!! There’s more!! Listen now and we’ll super size your episode with the crew interviewing other teams and people of interest at the Festival!

Lurch is MIA with a huge stack of “CS” homework. Castle, Tim, DeAnn, and Silent Don all are recovering from colds so they all do their best (not so much) not to cough on the show. It’s almost as if they have all been handling plague rats. The team talks about several recent investigations and mentions a little contest of sorts….

Lurch is MIA with a huge stack of “CS” homework. Castle, Tim, DeAnn, and Silent Don all are recovering from colds so they all do their best (not so much) not to cough on the show. It’s almost as if they have all been handling plague rats. The team talks about several recent investigations and mentions a little contest of sorts….

Lurch is MIA with a huge stack of “CS” homework. Castle, Tim, DeAnn, and Silent Don all are recovering from colds so they all do their best (not so much) not to cough on the show. It's almost as if they have all been handling plague rats. The team talks about several recent investigations and mentions a little contest of sorts….

Lurch is MIA with a huge stack of “CS” homework. Castle, Tim, DeAnn, and Silent Don all are recovering from colds so they all do their best (not so much) not to cough on the show. It’s almost as if they have all been handling plague rats. The team talks about several recent investigations and mentions a little contest of sorts….

The WISPS Crew is joined by Phil to talk about the Benson Grist Mill Investigation. The mystery of the swinging box is revealed. Phil suggests giving away human body parts as part of the Indiegogo fund raiser. Castle explains why another episode had to be scrapped, Silent Don utters an entire sentence and DeAnn just about has an aneurysm talking about pet peeves.

The WISPS Crew is joined by Phil to talk about the Benson Grist Mill Investigation. The mystery of the swinging box is revealed. Phil suggests giving away human body parts as part of the Indiegogo fund raiser. Castle explains why another episode had to be scrapped, Silent Don utters an entire sentence and DeAnn just about has an aneurysm talking about pet peeves.

The WISPS Crew is joined by Phil to talk about the Benson Grist Mill Investigation. The mystery of the swinging box is revealed. Phil suggests giving away human body parts as part of the Indiegogo fund raiser. Castle explains why another episode had to be scrapped, Silent Don utters an entire sentence and DeAnn just about has an aneurysm talking about pet peeves.

In the final episode of the season a ghost knocks ornaments off Castle’s Christmas tree. DeAnn has a creepy fake bird attached to her mic stand. Brandy likes to stir up trouble, and Tim the Slob Whisper invents a new drinking game. Lurch suffers from the sciatica, and Silent Don speaks!

In the final episode of the season a ghost knocks ornaments off Castle’s Christmas tree. DeAnn has a creepy fake bird attached to her mic stand. Brandy likes to stir up trouble, and Tim the Slob Whisper invents a new drinking game. Lurch suffers from the sciatica, and Silent Don speaks!

In the final episode of the season a ghost knocks ornaments off Castle’s Christmas tree. DeAnn has a creepy fake bird attached to her mic stand. Brandy likes to stir up trouble, and Tim the Slob Whisper invents a new drinking game. Lurch suffers from the sciatica, and Silent Don speaks!

Heffe is going into the witness protection program; DeAnn doesn’t feel well and makes it a point to remind us every 37 seconds, Silent Don might be a mime, Castle manages to inadvertently insult just about everyone, and talks about being physically attacked during the Family Tree Investigation. Lurch is going to school to learn computer science, but kind of sucks at reading code.

Heffe is going into the witness protection program; DeAnn doesn’t feel well and makes it a point to remind us every 37 seconds, Silent Don might be a mime, Castle manages to inadvertently insult just about everyone, and talks about being physically attacked during the Family Tree Investigation. Lurch is going to school to learn computer science, but kind of sucks at reading code.

Heffe is going into the witness protection program; DeAnn doesn’t feel well and makes it a point to remind us every 37 seconds, Silent Don might be a mime, Castle manages to inadvertently insult just about everyone, and talks about being physically attacked during the Family Tree Investigation. Lurch is going to school to learn computer science, but kind of sucks at reading code.