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After Marc Schiller's narrow escape from the Sun Gym Gang, their criminal ambitions only grew darker. In Part 2 we'll dive into the gang's escalation after Schiller fled Miami, as Daniel Lugo, Adrian Doorbal, and their accomplices set their sights on new targets. Their next victim, Frank Griga and his girlfriend Krisztina Furton, would not be as fortunate. The gang's violent schemes intensified, leading to murder, dismemberment, and ultimately their capture. Merch Shop Link ---> https://www.teepublic.com/stores/not-today?ref_id=35928

The Sun Gym Gang, a notorious group of Miami bodybuilders, made headlines in the 1990s for a string of violent crimes that shocked the nation. Led by Daniel Lugo and Adrian Doorbal, the gang's ambitions went far beyond their obsession with fitness, spiraling into a terrifying series of kidnappings, torture, extortion, and murder. Merch Shop Link ---> https://www.teepublic.com/stores/not-today?ref_id=35928

Happy Thursday besties! Tay was feeling particularly chatty the last few days so she wrote down a few things that she wanted to tell you in the intro, along with a million other things- PER USUAL BESTIES! Today, Morgan covers the most well documented poltergeist in the state of Connecticut, the LINDLEY Street House in Bridgeport Connecticut. Talking cats, floating fridges, and of course the warrens….turns out Monroe and Bridgeport are basically the same area, who knew? For sure never us! Then, Taylar wraps it up by covering the case of the Miami Sun Gym Gang that took the lives of Frank Gringa and Krisztina Furton on May 24, 1995 after attempting to take the life of another Miami Millionaire. If you would like to watch the show Tay references, check out Hulu's The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade! Love you guys so much! Thanks for hanging out, can't wait to catch up next week!! ILY!!

On this week's episode M&B celebrate B's birthday by getting as drunk as possible, while still being able to record an episode. The celebration kicks off with M telling you about the insanely ridiculous case of the Sun Gym Gang, and the people they accidently murdered. Then B reviews the equally ridiculous movie, Pain and Gain.

Part 2 of the continuing story of the criminal gang that was all brawn and zero brains, the Sun Gym Gang.

If you're trying to get in shape this summer then you can always hire a trainer, just make sure that trainer isn't trying to rob or kill you. If you've seen the 2013 film Pain and Gain then you may already know of the Sun Gym Gang who were responsible for the murders of Frank Griga and Krisztina Furton along with the kidnapping, extortion, and attempted murder of Marc Schiller.

Welcome to Miami! Wir befinden uns in den 90er-Jahren, mit dem ganzen Miami-90er-Jahre-Programm: Geld, gestählte Körper und natürlich Crime. Im Sun Gym treffen sich zwielichtige Typen, um zu pumpen und vielleicht das ein oder andere krumme Ding zu drehen. Und wie so oft führt ein gekränktes Männerego irgendwann dazu, dass die Situation eskaliert: Eine spektakuläre Entführung wird geplant. Wie es dazu kommt? Muss Visa Vie erzählen. Es sind jedenfalls nicht die hellsten Kerzen auf der Torte, die für diese Mission zusammenkommen. Und genau deswegen ist dieser Fall der perfekte Weird-Crimes-Fall. Diese Geschichte hat Visa Vie bei der Weird-Crimes-Tour 2023 in Düsseldorf erzählt, diese Folge ist ein Auszug aus der Show. *** Podcast-Preis *** Hier könnt ihr beim Podcast-Preis für Weird Crimes abstimmen: https://www.deutscher-podcastpreis.de/podcasts/weird-crimes-2/ *** Instagram *** Folgt Weird Crimes auch auf Instagram @weirdcrimes_podcast und bleibt auf dem Laufenden! Hier posten wir auch die Fotos, von denen Ines und Visa im Podcast sprechen: https://www.instagram.com/weirdcrimes_podcast/ *** Werbung *** Ihr möchtet mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findet ihr alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/weirdcrimes

What do you get when you cross a group of steroid injecting muscleheads with absolute sheer incompetence? You get the Sun Gym Gang! Daniel Lugo and company make some truly mind boggling choices. In fact, damn near everyone you're going to hear about in the episode is certifiably stupid. But boy does it make for one fun story. Enjoy!

Get ready for a crazy ride with some idiot bodybuilders that are so money hungry they kidnap, extort, and kill a millionaire named Mark Schiller. Except Mark did not actually die. Instead, he hired a badass Private Investigator, Ed Dubois who gets the Miami cops involved. But before the cops actually take Mark Schiller's story seriously,  The Sun Gym Gang finds another millionaire and his girlfriend. They brutally murdered them and dumped their bodies. Trigger Warning: Conversations of steroid use, little penises, impotence, decapitation, and torture is discussed. Sources: Pain & Gain Miami News By Pete Collins SUPPORT US & BUY A HAPPY HOUR ROUND: VENMO // @BloodyHappyHour CASHAPP // $BloodyHappyHour LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS // Bloody Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts LISTEN ON SPOTIFY // Bloody Happy Hour | Podcast on Spotify FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM // https://www.instagram.com/bloodyhappyhour/ FACEBOOK // https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067023384473 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sarah tells the true story of the Sun Gym Gang. It's truly a WILD ride full of greed and absolute idiots. If you think this story may sound familiar, Sarah will let you know why you probably think that at the end. SOCIALS: Instagram: @puzzlingpod Facebook: Puzzling Podcast Gmail: puzzlingpod@gmail.com Tiffany's Instagram: @tiffeppxo Sarah's Instagram: @sarahmariepierce EMAIL: to send suggestions to! puzzlingpod@gmail.com SOURCES: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/muscle-and-mayhem-the-real-life-story-behind-miamis-murderous-sun-gym-gang/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Gym_gang#Daniel_Lugo https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/pain-and-gain-where-the-real-life-sun-gym-gang-characters-are-now-6391577?storyPage=7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffany-epp/support

 The Sun Gym Gang had just taken Marc Schiller for nearly every penny he had, and it had been so easy. They'd made millions in just a month, and they'd completely gotten away with it. But by May of 1995, they'd already burned through all the money, and they were ready for their next score. And this time, they were going to make sure their next mark was really dead by the time they were finished with them.  BetterHelp! Visit www.BetterHelp.com/CREEPERS today to get 10% off your first month. Framebridge! Visit www.Framebridge.com and use promo code CREEPERS to save an additional 15% off your first order! Ritual! Start a vitamin Ritual you can trust. To get started, visit ritual.com/CREEPERS today and get 10% off your first 3 orders. That's ritual.com/CREEPERS to start your new Ritual today. Cheese Lover Shop! Go to cheeselovershop.com and use code CREEPERS to get a FREE mystery cheese at checkout. That's cheese-lover-shop dot com and use code CREEPERS to get a FREE mystery cheese with your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Schiller thought he had normal people problems. The pump on his swimming pool was broken. His Schlotzky's franchise was failing and he was trying to sell it. He was worried he wouldn't get through his work as a CPA in time to take his wife and kids to Columbia to celebrate Hanukkah. A tropical storm had been threatening to come into Miami, where he lived. What Marc did not know, was that he had been the victim of at least 8 kidnapping attempts. Sponsored by: BetterHelp! Visit www.BetterHelp.com/CREEPERS today to get 10% off your first month. Framebridge! Visit www.Framebridge.com and use promo code CREEPERS to save an additional 15% off your first order! Ritual! Start a vitamin Ritual you can trust. To get started, visit ritual.com/CREEPERS today and get 10% off your first 3 orders. That's ritual.com/CREEPERS to start your new Ritual today. Cheese Lover Shop! Go to cheeselovershop.com and use code CREEPERS to get a FREE mystery cheese at checkout. That's cheese-lover-shop dot com and use code CREEPERS to get a FREE mystery cheese with your order! Sources: Pain & Gain: The Untold True Story by Marc Schiller The New York Post | Real-life Victim Sues Over Wahlberg's ‘Pain & Gain' (Jamie Trueblood) CBS News | Pain and Gain (Troy Roberts) My Florida Legal | Lugo Vs. State Find A Grave | Frank Griga History Vs. Hollywood | Pain and Gain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With episode about a group of bodybuilders from the Sun Gym in Miami, FL who may have lots of muscle between them, but their criminal skills are lacking. With a hairbrained scheme to fraud rich immigrant men from their wealth to use in an Indian phone "investment" their plans quickly crumble. 11 men in what is dubbed the Sun Gym Gang all play a crazy role in what swiftly becomes a double homicide. Sources:https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/kidnap-victim-sue-mark-wahlberg-pain-gain-article-1.1763507https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-sun-gym-gangs-survivor-marc-schiller-now/https://www.oxygen.com/florida-man-murders/crime-news/how-danny-lugos-sun-gym-gang-killed-frank-griga-and-krisztina-furton?amphttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0KWsIV2z38dFxHS7SQ8P0v?si=BUjQ08XVTFyTvcIOFpvPQQ&utm_source=copy-linkhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/prosecutor-on-the-sun-gym-gangs-kidnapping-plot/Queens On A RollThis podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1336304093519465https://twitter.com/Murder_Mimosashttps://www.instagram.com/murder.mimosas/murder.mimosas@gmail.com

This episode is about a group of bodybuilders from the Sun Gym in Miami, FL who may have lots of muscle between them, but their criminal skills are lacking. With a hairbrained scheme to fraud rich immigrant men from their wealth to use in an Indian phone "investment" their plans quickly crumble. 11 men in what is dubbed the Sun Gym Gang all play a crazy role in what swiftly becomes a double homicide. Sources:https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/kidnap-victim-sue-mark-wahlberg-pain-gain-article-1.1763507https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-sun-gym-gangs-survivor-marc-schiller-now/https://www.oxygen.com/florida-man-murders/crime-news/how-danny-lugos-sun-gym-gang-killed-frank-griga-and-krisztina-furton?amphttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0KWsIV2z38dFxHS7SQ8P0v?si=BUjQ08XVTFyTvcIOFpvPQQ&utm_source=copy-linkhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/prosecutor-on-the-sun-gym-gangs-kidnapping-plot/Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1336304093519465https://twitter.com/Murder_Mimosashttps://www.instagram.com/murder.mimosas/murder.mimosas@gmail.com

Some criminals fail once and give up. Some fail a second time and give up. The wackadoos in this case don't know the meaning of the word "give up" or "success" really ... or many words beyond "pR0tEiN pOwDEr."Kent brings you, The Sun Gym.Want more 11:59 Media content? Help us pay the bills. Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/1159mediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We wrap up the story of the Sun Gym Gang, and their ham-fisted malfeasance. Will they ever kill anyone? Only the Sun Gyn Gang knows ... and you after you listen to this episode.Want more 11:59 Media content? Help us pay the bills. Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/1159mediaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We wrap up the story of the Sun Gym Gang and their ham-fisted malfeasance. Will they ever kill anyone? Only the Sun Gyn Gang knows ... and you after you listen to this episode.Ad-free episodes, hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all of the 11:59 Media podcasts. Start accessing hundreds of additional hours! Visit 11:59 PLUS.

Some criminals fail once and give up. Some fail a second time and give up. The wackadoos, in this case, don't know the meaning of the word "give up" or "success" really ... or many words beyond "pR0tEiN pOwDEr."Kent brings you The Sun Gym.Ad-free episodes, hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to all of the 11:59 Media podcasts. Start accessing hundreds of additional hours! Visit 11:59 PLUS.

SOURCES: GRISLY ACTS ARE DESCRIBED IN COURT – Sun SentinelPain & Gain: Where the Real-Life Sun Gym Gang Characters Are Now | NewsFLORIDA IS FOR . . . THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, IN MIAMI'S SOUTH BEACH - The Washington PostPain and Gain-The Untold True Story: Schiller, Marc: 9780615740065: Amazon.comPain & Gain | News | MiamiDOORBAL v. STATE | FindLawLUGO v. STATE | FindLawHollywood Docket: The Clemency Project; Erin Andrews Deal; ‘Pain & Gain' Settlement

Big budgets. Explosions. Fast cuts. Chances are, you're watching a Michael Bay film. Join us for a look at one of his better films; the based-on-a-true-story crime comedy "Pain & Gain." Bay delves into the Sun Gym Gang's crazy story with his signature visuals, and over-the-top performances by Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Mackie, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. www.afilmbypodcast.comafilmbypodcast@gmail.com@afilmbypodcast on Facebook and Twitter

Heute erzähle ich euch die unglaubliche Geschichte der Sun Gym Gang. Eine Gang bestehend aus Bodybuildern die ihr Opfer Marc Schiller aufgrund seines Reichtums entführten und einer erbarmungslosen Folter unterzogen. Ob Schiller dem Tod entkommen konnte, erfährst du in dieser Folge!

Welcome to Book of Lies Podcast! It's true I bought $25 shoes in a Vegas Bathroom, so sad yet worth it. Have a listen to what unfolded in Las Vegas.Jen Shah from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, has plead guilty to Fraud and is looking at some serious time. This week we bring you the TRUE story behind the 2013 film Pain & Gain starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie. Trigger warnings include - Kidnapping, Torture and Sexual Assault Visit us online at www.bookofliespodcast.com Promo from A Date with Murder PodcastShout Out to Murderific True Crime Podcast on ig @murderificpodcast Stay safe friends. We love you! Join us on Patreon www.patreon.com/bookofliespodcast

A group of ambitious meatheads devise the ultimate get rich quick plan, kidnapping a millionaire and forcing him to turn everything over to them. They nearly get away with but when greed gets the best of them, things start to go wrong for the dim witted criminals. Soon they turn from just dumb jocks to brutal, cold-blooded killers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we left you at the end of part 1, the brawny-yet-dimwitted Sun Gym gang, led by smooth-talker Danny Lugo and his bestie Adrian Doorbal were trying to figure out whether to kill their captive, Marc Schiller. They'd already drained most of his assets, set up shop in his house, stolen his cars, and sent his family fleeing in terror to Colombia. So now it was time to wrap up the plan and ride off into the sunset. But as you can probably anticipate, based on the general incompetence of these guys, that it might not go according to plan. Join us now for part 2 of this bizarre true story. Sources:Miami New Times, Pete Collins: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/pain-and-gain-6396870CBS' "48 Hours," episode "Pain and Gain"Various articles, Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lugo-daniel.htmFollow us, campers!Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfireFacebook: True Crime CampfireInstagram: https://gramha.net/profile/truecrimecampfire/19093397079Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfireEmail: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.comMERCH! https://true-crime-campfire.myspreadshop.com/

Teamwork makes the dream work. But what if your dream is a get-rich-quick scheme involving kidnapping and murder? And what if your team is a ragtag squad of steroid-swollen gym rats sharing about sixteen brain cells between them? This is the story of what happens when ego meets incompetence, with a generous handful of evil thrown in. Plus: Abs. Lots and lots of abs. Join us for the story of the Sun Gym gang--a case so strange, Hollywood turned it into the movie "Pain & Gain." Sources:Pete Collins, Pain and Gain (3-part longform article) https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/pain-and-gain-6396870Murderpedia, various articles: https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lugo-daniel.htmCBS' "48 Hours," episode "Pain and Gain"Follow us, campers!Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfireFacebook: True Crime CampfireInstagram: https://gramha.net/profile/truecrimecampfire/19093397079Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfireEmail: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.comMERCH! https://true-crime-campfire.myspreadshop.com/

A few years ago, the stylistic and polarizing director, Michael Bay, released a film on the big screen starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne The Rock Johnson called Pain and Gain. The movie, based on a true story, is a dramatic—albeit loose—retelling of the exploits of The Sun Gym Gang in Florida in the 1990s. That particular gang was a group of body builders, who went down a path of outrageousness, barely believable hijinks, mischief, and activities outside of the law. Their actions did little to contradict the stereotypes Florida has regarding the behaviours of its residents. After reading Take it Off, the first thing that comes to my mind is that Pain and Gain hit closer to home for more people than we might realize; Corey Hilton's life could place itself right in with those characters like a perfectly fit bow tie. ​ I have known Corey for more than a decade, and I must begin by telling you that no matter what thoughts might come into your mind while reading this nearly unbelievable autobiographical tale of Corey's colorful life, this is a true story that is not embellished. But, please don't get me wrong, I am not just talking about the scandalous, delicious moments that Corey experienced in the years he spent—beginning well before he was legal—in the exotic entertainment field. The other true story in this volume is about a man who ultimately wants to help people, impact their lives, and desperately, almost obsessively, desires to lift others to personal clarity, causing them to take action and make decisions to improve their lives.   ​ Corey's past vocation came up the very first day I met him. Not being exposed—no pun intended—to such things, I instantly had MANY questions, intriguing questions I think most people would have, encountering someone with such an exotic past.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wvuncommonplace/message

Part 3. The Sun Gym Gang was a gang of meatheads active in Miami, Florida, during the mid-1990s and responsible for a lot of murder and mayhem...Join our Patreon and enjoy early and ad-free episodes, tons of bonus episodes, discounts on our merchandise and more! www.patreon.com/palmahawkmedia Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, Patreon, tip jar and more! facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcastInstagram @paradiseafterdarkpodcastTwitter @paradisedark239TikTok @paradiseafterdarkpodcastIf you see something say something!!Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

Part 2. The Sun Gym Gang was a gang of meatheads active in Miami, Florida, during the mid-1990s and responsible for a lot of murder and mayhem...Join our Patreon and enjoy early and ad-free episodes, tons of bonus episodes, discounts on our merchandise and more! www.patreon.com/palmahawkmedia Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, Patreon, tip jar and more! facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcastInstagram @paradiseafterdarkpodcastTwitter @paradisedark239TikTok @paradiseafterdarkpodcastIf you see something say something!!Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

Part 1. The Sun Gym Gang was a gang of meatheads active in Miami, Florida, during the mid-1990s and responsible for a lot of murder and mayhem...Join our Patreon and enjoy early and ad-free episodes, tons of bonus episodes, discounts on our merchandise and more! www.patreon.com/palmahawkmedia Visit our website paradiseafterdark.com for links to our store, Patreon, tip jar and more! facebook.com/paradiseafterdarkpodcastInstagram @paradiseafterdarkpodcastTwitter @paradisedark239TikTok @paradiseafterdarkpodcastIf you see something say something!!Music by Captain Fathands @ captainfathands.com

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Muscles seem to be the theme in season 3 of the Where to Stick It podcast movie challenge. Today the boys review Pain & Gain, starring Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson, Mark "Marky Mark" Wahlberg, and Anthony "the actor" Mackie. It's the true story of the Sun Gym Gang from the 1990's and how their incredible incompetence leads them to a botched kidnapping and a double homicide. 

One of my favourite movies is Pain & Gain starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson. Based on true events of the Sun Gym Gang's extortion and murder of wealthy business people the 90's sun-soaked Miami, Florida. This is the mixed story, sort of. 

We get swole while covering the case of the Sun Gym Gang. This group of criminals definitely has us squinting hard at their decisions. Prepare yourself to hear Megan's sexy voice and her future Halloween costume plans. Staying on topic is not our strong suit in the episode.   If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing, liking the episode, or giving us a 5-star rating on whatever podcast platform you follow so we can keep bringing you grim tales! Follow us on Twitter Creep us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

Hey there Sugar Bush! Today we're taking a look at the insane story behind the movie Pain & Gain and the actual crimes committed by the Sun Gym Gang. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!!

On this episode, we're covering the strange phenomenon of the Florida Man.Whitney is taking us back to Miami "where the heat is on", to cover the story of the Sun Gym Gang that bumbled their way into torturing and robbing Miami's millionaires. Grab the sunscreen and your finest Miami Vice attire for this one. Dustin shines a spotlight on the Florida Man stage play.  Then really pisses  Whitney off by covering some of the most wild and ridiculous run-ins with the ultimate Florida Man, Jimmy Buffett. 

In episode 8 of season two, Ashleigh tells us the wild story of the murder of Frank Griga and Krisztina Furton by the Sun Gym Gang, sounding like the plot of a very bad 80’s movie. Then Courtney covers the hellacious kidnapping and incredible survival of Colleen Stan. Find research sources and more info, along with patreon exclusive content at SHEattleontap.com

Tom and Jenny drink and discuss the crazy 1995 Sun Gym case from Miami, which was made into the 2013 film Pain and Gain, and of course we also diverge into other topics. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. … Continue reading Sidetracks LIVE: The Sun Gym Gang and More!

***TIMESTAMPS***00:01 - Whats Coming Up00:53 - Intro & Shooting The Shit With D-Money04:45 - On This Day & Lists10:00 - D's Dirty Word Game16:55 - Caging The Beast22:24 - The Sun Gym Gang1:04:00 - Personal With The Podcast..Responsible for the horrible murders of Frank Griga and Krisztina Furton along with the kidnapping and extortion of Marc Schiller, the Sun Gym Gang were an active group of bodybuilders from Miami Florida in the 90's...The guys unwrap this terrible and in some ways laughable series of crimes from a group who let greed get the better of them...Along with the main topic the guys discuss their Christmas periods in personal with the podcast. There is a new dirty word game which Chris brings D and of course there is Caging the Beast...There are lists, tangents and find out who some listeners of the show believe the guys celebrity doppelgangers to be...***For additional news and some extra pieces be sure and check out the un-cut video version of the podcast over at: www.youtube.com/emptypromisepodcast

With one victim on the run for his life, the men from the Sun Gym had their eye on new targets to fund their lifestyle. They found an extremely wealthy and generous man, his devoted and loving girlfriend, and their incredible yellow Lamborghini. But even with the best of plans, once again the gang made mistake after mistake, this time with deadly consequences.

When you visit Miami, you see extravagant cars, gorgeous beaches, and a dazzling nightlife. But this gang of Miami residents saw something else: targets for extortion, kidnapping, and even murder. Michael Bay may have directed a hit movie about the incidents, but this true story is even more sinister.

Join us as we talk about the most competent criminals ever. We are looking at the Sun Gym Gang from Miami Florida. they were responsible for a series of crimes in the Miami area from fall 1994 - summer 1995. We talk about their failures and their limited success, their brilliant ideas that somehow didn't work, and their ultimate downfall. We hope you enjoy.  This is our first episode in the studio so there are some audio issues that need to be figured out still.

On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we explore some true crime and hit you with the astounding tale of the Sun Gym Gang. This was a gang of bumbling criminals who did some awful stuff to people. It was made into a Michael Bay movie called Pain and Gain starring The Rock, but it was far more dark than that comedy seemed to make it all play out. This one involves a gang of people who met in a gym and their career of kidnapping, torture, drugging their hostages, murder, Medicare fraud, and dressing as ninjas. Yes. Ninjas. So where did it all start? In Florida. A man named John Meese owned the Sun Gym, a place for serious body builders. It was losing money, so he hired a conman named Daniel Lugo who immediately convinced Meese that he should be head manager. While there, Lugo looked for victims and found others who he’d trust to help with his upcoming crimes. People such as Noel Doorbal and Jorge Delgado. They eventually struck gold once they met Marc Shiller. Delgado had bought a scam Medicare billing business off of him and claimed he was owed hundreds of thousands of dollars. So, the gang decided to posse up and kidnapped Shiller. Over the course of several weeks, they tortured Schiller (in his own home) until they got him to sign over a one million dollar offshore account as well as other assets. They took his cars, furniture, computers, and brought them all home to use them. Once they were done with him, they got him drunk and put him at the wheel of a car, figuring he’d wreck and die. He wrecked. He didn’t die. So, like you do, they lit him on fire with gasoline to kill him. He didn’t die and got away. Next crime. Through a stripper contact, they found a guy named Frank Griga and his girlfriend Krisztina Furton. He was wort millions through phone sex. So they abducted both of them and planned to do the same thing. But it got violent, and Griga was killed in a struggle. Furton didn’t fare much better. She was given enough of a horse tranquilizer to kill several horses in an attempt to get her to tell them the security codes of the house. She died before she would. Meanwhile, Schiller recovered, and his story was so crazy that the cops didn’t believe him. He even hired a private eye, but it came to nothing since the cops didn’t help. But, once Griga went missing, and is Lamborghini was found, they took it seriously. The names of Lugo and Doorbal came up in this investigation, and it tied to the Schiller case, and then it all fell apart for the Sun Gym Gang. What evidence did the cops find at the gang member’s houses while putting together the case? How long did they live in house of their first victim? What type of sentences did they all get? How accurate is the movie to the real situation? Why did the first victim end up doing jail time after the trial of his kidnappers? What happened when they tried to decapitate Griga’s corpse with a chainsaw? Will Home Depot take a bloody murder chainsaw back if you have a receipt? Listen, laugh, learn   Visit Our Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Gym_gang https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/pain-and-gain-where-the-real-life-sun-gym-gang-characters-are-now-6391577 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pain-and-gain-the-real-life-story-behind-miamis-murderous-sun-gym-gang/ https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/pain-and-gain.php https://nypost.com/2014/04/21/pain-gain-film-subject-sues-for-alleged-misrepresentation/ https://slate.com/culture/2013/04/pain-gain-true-story-fact-and-fiction-in-the-new-movie-starring-mark-wahlberg-photos.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_3NjlNqQac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSubCyUof0A

Gym rats really had it tough during this social distancing period. With gyms closed what’s a health-conscious, muscle builder going to do? If the gyms being closed has you down, just listen to the stories we share this week. Dana tells us about George Sodini a self-proclaimed incel who perpetuated the 2009 LA Fitness shooting. Nydia tells us about the real story behind the 2013 Michael Bay film, Pain and Gain. She covers the dummies of The Sun Gym Gang and the at times hilarious, yet ultimately heinous crimes they committed.  For dinner, we went with a healthy approach. Dana prepared a pulled pork, black beans, and coleslaw combo. What’s healthy about that? Listen and find out. For dessert, Nydia made chocolate covered bananas.  I mean it’s healthier than ice cream.  This week we went with canned wine. Movo 100 calorie wine spritzers in peach white blend, blood orange sangria, and raspberry rose. We at Wine, Dine, and Storytime really enjoy canned wine from time to time and these are perfect.  You can find the links to the stories and food photos on:www.winedineandstorytime.comCheck us out on Social too!! https://www.facebook.com/winedineandstorytimehttps://www.instagram.com/winedinestorytime/https://twitter.com/WDStoryTimeor call us some time 6093003094

Marc Schiller was a successful businessman and entrepreneur when he was kidnapped by the Sun Gym Gang in 1994. He endured physical and psychological torture at the hands of his kidnappers as they forced him to transfer all of his assets to them. Schiller was able to escape with his life but when the Sun Gym Gang struck again, the victims weren't as lucky. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website and linktree in our social media bios!) Hosts: Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar Social Media Manager: Elissa Sanci Theme Song Composer: Michael Quick Mix Engineer: Elliot Leach We'll see you next Tuesday! xx

***Special Programming Note: For the months of June, July and August we will be moving to a bi-weekly release schedule. Your next episode will be out on June 25, 2018 and then biweekly for the rest of the summer.. In September we will be back to weekly episodes! This is to ensure our kids have great summers and don’t grow up to become psychopaths with Mommy issues. Thanks for understanding!*** This week we discuss a case so crazy, Marky Mark Wahlberg helped star in a movie about it. Buckle up for this story of the Sun Gym Gang where truth is way crazier than fiction. If you’d like to support The Moms and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more! As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:  Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRum Instagram: @MomsAndMurder  Twitter.com/MomsAndMurder https://caselaw.findlaw.com/fl-supreme-court/1379043.html  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10263530/Pain-and-Gain-the-true-story.html  http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1998-02-25/news/9802250129_1_prosecutors-accounts-gail-levine  http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/pain-and-gain-where-the-real-life-sun-gym-gang-characters-are-now-6391577  http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article174659956.html http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/pain-and-gain.php  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/muscle-and-mayhem-the-real-life-story-behind-miamis-murderous-sun-gym-gang/                       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A South Daytona man is convicted of murder and aggravated child abuse in 2013 death of 4-year-old boy; and the real-life story behind "Pain and Gain," how a group of gym rats turned to kidnapping and murder to get rich quick Special guests: Daytona Beach News-Journal reporter Frank Fernandez, Miami Herald reporter David Ovalle

Jeffrey Hayzlett and TV Judge Alex Ferrer discuss his Cuban roots, hard work ethic, and some of his more notable cases including the Sun Gym Gang murder trial. Also, Judge Alex talks about his new firm Morgan & Morgan and the unique work they do of handling commercial cases on a contingency basis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices