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Milwaukee Mafia

Did you know Milwaukee had a Mafia? Many people don"t realize how powerful the Milwaukee Mafia was - especially during Frank Balistrieri"s impressive 30-year reign! Gavin Schmitt has been researching and writing published works on the Milwaukee Mafia for over a decade, and is considered the top expert on the subject. Join Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as Gavin takes you through stories of the Milwaukee Mafia, and related Wisconsin true crime. For more information, visit MilwaukeeMafia.com

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36:16

The Terrible Genna Brothers

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/07/06

Chicago's mob boss was Al Capone, right? Well... it didn't have to be that way. A band of brothers stood in his path.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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16:46

Murder of Tony Kuzmanovich

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/06/29

On August 28, 1928, Tony Kuzmanovich closed up his restaurant at 3 am with $800, and headed home with his wife. Ad the couple were headed home, a car came alongside of their car at the corner of 65th and Wisconsin, only a block from their destination. A man yelled for Tony to pull over, which Tony did, and then a sawed-off shot gun was pointed at Tony and his wife.Assuming he was the target of a robbery, Tony reached for his wallet, but the man with the shotgun likely thought that Tony was pulling

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30:58

Guardalabene: The Prohibition Years

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/06/22

An overview of the Guardalabene Milwaukee Mafia family in the 1920s.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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31:33

Felice Lazaro and John Sorce

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/06/15

The Sorce name will come up again, but this first time doesn't end well.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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25:34

Ronzio Double Slaying

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/06/08

Bodies are piling up, but now we have the most dastardly murder yet: an unarmed grandmother. Also, we briefly touch on Kenosha.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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45:26

Counterfeiting

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/06/01

We take a deep dive into the world of counterfeiting circa 1910. Also, how the National Archives is making research easier every day!Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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26:38

Milwaukee Milwaukee - More Murders

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/05/25

We finish up the deadly years of 1911-1912 with a few more stories of wanton bloodshed.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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27:02

Does the Mafia Still Exist?

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/05/18

Yes, it does. But does it still exist in MILWAUKEE? Join hosts Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they examine the evidence.MilwaukeeMafia.com

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37:19

Dominic Leone and the Little Pink Church

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/05/11

Two men named Dominic Leone... one a respected priest, the other the victim of a vicious murder. In this episode their two stories overlap.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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31:12

Lavere Redfield - Reno Heist

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/05/04

1950s: a handful of Milwaukee crooks are behind what may have been the biggest burglary in American history. Where did the money go?LavereRedfield entered the sphere of the Milwaukee Mafia on February 29, 1952. A 400-pound safe containing $1.5-2.5 million in currency, securities and gems was stolen from Redfield's 15-room Reno, Nevada mansion.This story is one of Gavin's top 3 most favorite stories! (You can hear the excitement in his tone!)Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books:

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16:16

Great Lakes Pirate - Dan Seavey

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/04/27

Gavin discusses his book "Great Lakes Pirate: The Adventures of Roaring Dan Seavey" - the tale of the only man ever arrested for piracy on the Great Lakes.GavinSchmitt.comGavin's BooksPatreonNote: Audio quality updated 03/05/2022. The content is the same, but the audio has been updated for a better listening experience.

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32:15

Many Murders in the Bloody Third

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/04/20

In the 1910s, murder in the Third Ward was common enough that the newspapers barely followed up on them, and rarely got the names right. Even worse, almost nobody was ever caught!Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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17:31

The Murder of James Soukop

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/04/13

The first man to die at the hands of a Milwaukee Sicilian: James Soukop. How did the community react? Who could they trust?Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

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41:13

Vincent Crupi and Prostitution

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/03/23

In this episode we discuss Vincent Crupi and his network of brothels he ran in Milwaukee, which ends up landing him in prison. Once in prison he starts a whole new set of crimes which are investigated later on in his life--Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in

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35:32

Garbage Collection Part 2

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/03/16

In the second part of garbage collection we learn how the Mob is able to exploit Garbage collection employees and the violence that results from there exploitations--Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and

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23:29

Garbage Collection Part 1

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/03/09

In this episode we take a look at Garbage collection and how it worked in Milwaukee in the late 1800's. This is a 2 part episode and in the second part we will discuss how the mafia got involved with the Garbage collection industry.--Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia

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24:59

The Mafia's Structure

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/03/02

In this week's episode we look at the traditional structure of the Mafia, and get an understanding of the positions within that structure.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia10/20/2021 Update: The audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!

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19:16

Prohibition in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/02/23

A broad overview of Prohibition and its enforcement in Milwaukee. Was the city of Miller, Pabst, Schlitz and Blatz ready to turn off the tap?Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia10/20/2021 Note: Audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!

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19:08

How to Join the Milwaukee Mafia

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/02/16

So you want to join the Mafia... are you eligible? What do you have to do to get in?Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia10/20/2021 Update: The audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!

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15:02

Mafia Origins: Santa Flavia and Prizzi in Italy

Milwaukee Mafia ·

2021/02/09

The first members of the Milwaukee Mafia originated from Italy. In this episode, Gavin discusses Santa Flavia and Prizzi.A quote from Gavin in this episode: "The mafia, as most people know, comes from Sicily. Sicily is an Island off the coast of the southern part of Italy. What I find interesting is that each different mafia group in the United States, whether it’s Milwaukee or New York or Chicago or Los Angeles or any major city that has one, they come from different cities in Sicily."Visit

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