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Outlaws & Gunslingers

Bang Dang Network

From the Wild West to the rise of organized crime during the Prohibition all the way up to today, America has had criminals, gangs and law enforcement trying to bring them down. Join us as we profile some of the most infamous gangsters, outlaws, and lawmen in American History. Whether it"s Wild Bill Hickok or John Gotti, we have it all right here!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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43:48

Vincent Gigante

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/08/13

After Phil Lombardo retired due to health issues in 1981, Vincent Gigante took over for him as boss. Gigante, known before this as the man who almost killed Frank Costello for Vito leads the family for the next 24 years up until his death in 2005. During this time he began wandering around the streets talking to himself feigning mental illness to avoid prosecution for over 20 years. This earned him the nickname "The Oddfather"Become a supporter of this podcast:

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32:04

Jerry Catena | Mike Miranda | Phil Lombardo

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/08/04

This week we cover another more acting bosses of the Genovese Family who operated while Vito was in prison. Gerardo Catena, Mike Miranda, and Phil Lombardo all ran the family by a "committee" with Vito away. However, it was Phil Lombardo that would break away and become the true leader after Vito died in prison in 1969, a position he would hold until 1981.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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29:28

Anthony Strollo & Thomas Eboli

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/07/26

This week we'll cover two high ranking members of the Genovese Family. Anthony Strollo also known as Tony Bender was a close friend and underboss of Vito Genovese and helped him plan the attempted assassination on Frank Costello. He eventually turned on Vito and he ended up "missing" in 1962. Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli was a former Capo and became "acting boss" when Vito Genovese went to prison. However, it is said that there was a three man ruling committee at this time. When he borrowed $4 million

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34:53

Meyer Lansky

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/07/13

Although Meyer Lansky wasn't technically in the American Mafia, he was a significant figure that helped the Mafia become dominant in the 1950's along with Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel. He was instrumental in getting the gambling business started in Cuba before Castro took over which brought the Mafia millions of dollars. Nicknamed "The Mob Accountant" he is said to have been the money man behind a lot of Mafia endeavors and was a primary investor in the Flamingo Hotel which Bugsy ran and the

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37:14

Vito Genovese

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/07/09

This week we cover the namesake of the Genovese Family, Vito Genovese. Starting out as an enforcer for Lucky Luciano, he eventually rose through the ranks. After Luciano was deported to Italy, Genovese and Frank Costello became embroiled into a power struggle which Vito won and the rest is history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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34:09

Frank Costello

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/06/27

This week we cover Frank Costello who ran with Lucky Luciano during the early Mafia days. After Luciano took control of what is now the Genovese family, Frank was his Consigliere and later became the boss after Luciano was deported back to Italy. He is perhaps more famous for his feud with Vito Genovese for control of the family which he ultimately lost and lived out his life in semi-retirement. He is also said to be the inspiration behind the Don Corleone character in Godfather.Become a supporter

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55:18

Atlantic City And Havana Conferences

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/06/24

This week, we cover two major conferences that were attended by the nation's top crime boss. First was the Atlantic City Conference on May 13-16, 1929 and is likely the first organized crime summit ever held. In Atlantic City, the boss's goal was to curb the violent bootleg wars in New York and Chicago and establish a plan to work together moving forward. The Havana Conference meanwhile, was set up to discuss how to move forward with the drug trade and it was here that the decision was made to kill

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39:48

The Commission

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/06/21

This week we cover The Commission which is the governing body of the Mafia. Consisting of all 5 New York families as well as a couple other families around the country, they decide the most important issues facing the Mafia mainly to prevent warfare between families and they also vote on who will become new bosses of families when the situation calls for it. We will go through the forming of the Commission as well as some important events involving it such as the Apalachin Meeting and the Commission

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27:27

Castellammarese War

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/06/10

The Castellammarese War was fought from February 1930 to April 1931 between the rival families of Joe Masseria and Salvatore Maranzano. After Maranzano's side wins, he established the infamous 5 families of New York and declares himself "capo di tutti capi" or boss of all bosses. However, doing so angers Lucky Luciano who takes Maranzano out and creates "The Commission'' and the Mafia begins to take shape how we know them today.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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41:42

Five Points Gang And Frankie Yale

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/06/02

his week we will have a 2 for 1 episode with the first half covering the Five Points Gang from NYC. Although not technically part of the Mafia, the gang is where notable Mafia figures like Johnny Torrio, Lucky Luciano, Al Capone and Frankie Yale got their start. As for Frankie Yale, we profile him in the second half of the episode. During the 1920's he was a major Mafia player and ran Brooklyn before he crossed his long time friend Al Capone.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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45:51

Giuseppe Morello

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/05/25

This week, we profile Giuseppe Morello, who is widely believed to be the first Sicilian mafioso to migrate to the United States and bring Mafia activities with him. We'll take a look at his early "black hand" (extortion) and counterfeiting operations up to his death in the Castellammarese War.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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56:59

History Of The American Mafia

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/05/14

We have finally made it to covering the American Mafia and we start out with a quick history lesson on the mob. From the arrival of the first known Italian mafioso to America up to today's Mafia activities, it's all here! Stay tuned to our upcoming shows because we have in depth profiles on mafia figures and events throughout history. Outlaws & Gunslingers is your new home for Mafia content!Sources used in this episode:fbi.govhttps://schoolworkhelper.net/history-of-the-american-mafia/wikipedia

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75:10

West Memphis Three

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/05/08

In 1993, three eight year old boys were found murdered in a drainage canal. Three teenage boys were eventually charged and convicted for the crimes. By 2011, all three of the now men were released from prison after new evidence and jury misconduct had been found to have happened. To this day, the three men remain out of prison, but the story doesn't end there. There are many who think that someone else murdered the boys, including one of their step fathers and a man called "Mr. Bojangles" who has

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113:51

Waco & David Koresh

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/04/24

April 19th, 2023 is the 30th anniversary of the end of the Waco Siege. It started February 28th, 1993 as a failed raid by the ATF on the Mount Carmel compound of the Branch Davidians. That turned into a siege which finally ended on April 19th, 1993 when the compound burned to the ground. To this day, it is hotly debated whether the Davidians or law enforcement started the fire. We will take a look back at the whole thing, that in the end left 82 Branch Davidians, and 4 ATF agents dead.Become a

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101:37

Boston Marathon Bombing

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/04/15

April 15th, 2023 is the the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombing which happened in 2013. We will take a look at the life of the Tsarnaev brothers, the bombing, the subsequent murders, the manhunt and the trial. We also discuss whether or not the FBI knew about, or were involved with the older brother prior to the bombing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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50:01

The Murder Of Shanda Sharer

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/04/09

On January 11th, 1992, 12 year old Shanda Sharer was brutally tortured and burned alive by 4 girls between the ages of 15-17. Sharer was dating one of the girls' ex-girlfriend and this is how they decided they would get their "revenge."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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125:40

Menendez Brothers Part 3

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/04/01

In our final installment of the Menendez story, the trial has begun where the brothers are tried together but with 2 separate juries. After the first one ends with a mistrial, we head to the second one where they are eventually convicted of the crimes and sent to prison for life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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72:56

Menendez Brothers Part Two

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/03/24

In part two of the Menendez Brothers story, we take a look at the murder and the brothers attempt to make it look like a mob hit. They then go on an outrageous spending spree that leads the authorities to suspect them and ultimately arrest them. We'll end the episode with the preparations for their trial, which we will cover on the next episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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64:38

Menendez Brothers Part One

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/03/16

On August 20th, 1989, Erik and Lyle Menendez shot and killed their mother and father in the den of their own house. In a criminal case that captivated the nation, it took two trials for them to be eventually found guilty. In part one of a three part series, we will take a look at the life of all four family members leading up to that fateful day and what could have led to the murders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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74:30

Aurora Theater Shooting

Outlaws & Gunslingers ·

2023/03/09

On July 20th. 2012, James Holmes opened fire on a crowded movie theater at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises. Twelve people were killed and 70 others were injured, 58 of them from gunfire. It was the deadliest shooting in Colorado since Columbine. At the time, the 82 killed or injured was the largest number of victims in one shooting in U.S. history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support.

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