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Gangland Wire

Retired Kansas City Mafia Detective Gary Jenkins brings his unique perspective when he examines the American Mafia. He offers listeners interviews with law enforcement, mafia members, and academics in his shows. He always adds his experience to enhance those stories. In this episode, I share a riveting story of a raid conducted by the Chicago Police Department"s Intelligence Unit on a high-stakes gambling operation. The operation, ordered by Captain Duffy, involved meticulous surveillance of key

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10:51

Johnny Roselli: Hollywood Gangster

Gangland Wire ·

2024/05/08

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode of Mafia Biographies, delve into the captivating life of John "Handsome Johnny" Roselli. Born Filippo Sacco in 1905, Roselli's journey traversed organized crime during Prohibition, connections with mob figures like Al Capone, and ventures into liquor imports and labor racketeering. Transitioning to Las Vegas, Roselli emerged as a key player in the casino scene and

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24:39

The Bonanno Family: Betrayal and Ambition

Gangland Wire ·

2024/05/06

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this podcast episode, we delve into the intriguing life story of Joseph Charles Bonanno, a prominent figure in organized crime. Joe Bonanno's life was intertwined with the Mafia's tumultuous history from his early days migrating to the United States from Sicily. We witness his rise through the ranks of the New York City Mafia families, navigating through turbulent times marked

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40:19

Underboss: The Untold Story of Carl DeLuna in the Mob

Gangland Wire ·

2024/04/29

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Today, we delve into the intriguing saga of Carl "Tuffy" DeLuna, a notable figure in the Kansas City organized crime milieu. Known as a formidable underboss with ties to the Civella family, Carl DeLuna commanded respect and fear for his powerful and ruthless demeanor. Though born in Brooklyn, he made his mark in Kansas City, engaging in various criminal activities ranging from

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48:24

Mobsters & Movies: The Untold Story of Hollywood's...

Gangland Wire ·

2024/04/22

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Join Gary in his interview with author Jeffrey Sussman, who penned the revealing book "Tinseltown Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Hollywood." Discover the untold stories behind the glamorous facades of the movie industry, where figures like Mickey Cohen wielded immense influence, and shocking events like the Lana Turner murder of Johnny Stompanato sent shockwaves

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6:17

Chicago Cigarette Theft Foiled

Gangland Wire ·

2024/04/18

In this episode, we delve into a fascinating tale from the 1950s in Blue Island, Chicago, where Alfred Konecki, the president of F.W. Konecki & Sons Company, a tobacco distribution business, encountered suspicious activity involving a truck from Unity Refrigeration following their delivery vehicles. Two detectives, Bernard Kennedy and George Hanecki, were assigned to investigate the situation, setting up surveillance and observing a complex series of vehicles tailing each other. The detectives

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21:16

The Brilab Affair: Marcello's Web of Corruption

Gangland Wire ·

2024/04/15

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, Gary tells the story of Brilab (Bribery Labor), which initially aimed to uncover corruption in Louisiana and Texas and led to the indictment of New Orleans Mafia boss Carlos Marcello. Marcello, the kingpin of organized crime in the South, controlled operations across Louisiana, Texas, and Tampa, with significant influence over local officials. Joseph Hauser, an

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35:07

Jimmy "The Bomber" Cataura

Gangland Wire ·

2024/04/08

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, Gary and his guest, Camillus "Cam" Robinson, talk about the turbulent life of James "Jimmy" Catuara, a figure whose name became synonymous with Chicago's underworld. Known as "The Bomber," Jimmy's story is a complex web of crime, suspicion, and intrigue. In 1952, Jimmy surfaced in the newspapers concerning bombings in the Chicago area. Two Teamsters Union

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4:54

What Happened to the French Connection Dope?

Gangland Wire ·

2024/04/03

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, I delve into a fascinating tale involving corrupt individuals like Gaspipe Casso, a New York police cop named Vinny Albano, and a drug dealer named Herbie Pate. Albano, engaged in taking down the French Connection, conspires with Pate to steal French Connection heroin from the police property room. The duo starts selling the stolen heroin on the streets, making

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34:47

Beneath the Bathrobe: The Dark World of Vincent Gigante

Gangland Wire ·

2024/04/01

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins takes you on a riveting journey through the dark corridors of mob history. Step into the shadows with Gary as he sits down with an esteemed reporter and author, Larry McShane, to unravel the enigma that was Vincent "The Chin" Gigante, a man whose life reads like a gripping crime novel. Larry McShane, a seasoned veteran of the city beat, delves deep into his book "Chin: The Life and Crimes of Mafia Boss Vincent Gigante," shedding light on the man behind the

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19:17

Underworld Enigima: Sam Giancana

Gangland Wire ·

2024/03/27

Gangland Wire host, retired Detective Gary Jenkins, reports on the life and legacy of Sam Mooney Giancana, a prominent figure in the Chicago outfit and the mafia world. Giancana's enigmatic nature and shadowy dealings are explored, tracing his journey from a member of the 42 gang to the pinnacle of the Chicago outfit. Known for his cruelty and criminal prowess, Giancana's rise in the criminal underworld during the Prohibition era is detailed, showcasing his involvement in illegal activities like

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33:27

Philadelphia Mob Lawyer: Robert Simone

Gangland Wire ·

2024/03/25

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Gary and his regular contributor, Australian lawyer and mafia researcher Tony Taourk look into the intriguing story of Robert Simone, a Philadelphia lawyer with deep ties to the mob. We learn that he was born in South Philadelphia in 1933, and Simone's career took a dramatic turn when he defended showgirl Lillian Rees in 1961. Rees was charged in connection with the theft of half a

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11:16

Unmasking the Real Spider in Goodfellas!

Gangland Wire ·

2024/03/20

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Gary looks into the intriguing life of Michael "Spider" Gianco, a real-life figure known from the movie "Goodfellas." Born in 1954 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Gianco was associated with the Bonanno and Lucchese families and was a Jimmy the Gent Burke protege. Referred to as Spider due to his long limbs and excellent burglary skills, Gianco was a trusted member who could climb into

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37:04

Mafia Confessions with Nick Parisi

Gangland Wire ·

2024/03/18

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Dive into the world of Joseph Parisi, the man who murdered Carlo Siniscalchi. Gary interviews author Nick Parisi about his book Mafia Confessions, "King of Bootlegers" Murder. This book sheds light on organized crime during the Prohibition era in the Springfield, Massachusetts, area. Nick offers a glimpse into this city's early Italian-American criminal groups and the surrounding

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11:35

Danny Green: The Celtic Warrior

Gangland Wire ·

2024/03/13

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Learn about the shadowy world of crime from the life of Danny Green, also known as the Celtic warrior. If you haven't seen it, watch "To Kill the Irishman," a film featuring Christopher Walken and Paul Sorvino. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1933, orphaned three days after birth, raised by paternal grandfather and aunt in Collinwood. Danny's rebellious spirit and tumultuous

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37:04

Pasqualina Albano

Gangland Wire ·

2024/03/11

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode of Gangland Wire, we talk with the niece of the Bootleg Queen of Springfield, MA, Gina Cunningham, and Justin Cascio of Mafia Geneology about the mafia in Springfield, Massachusetts. We explore bootlegging during Prohibition, Pasqualina Albano's rise to power, rivalries with other mafia groups, and the unique presence of women in the male-dominated subculture. We

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13:58

Joseph "The Animal" Barboza

Gangland Wire ·

2024/03/06

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Joseph Barboza, aka the Animal, was born September 20, 1932. His criminal career went on from being a young thug and boxer to becoming a notorious mob hitman for the Patriarca crime family of New England during the 1960s. Starting his criminal life as a Mafia enforcer in Boston's underworld, Barboza ended his criminal career as an FBI informant in 1967 and entered the Witness

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39:28

Bloodlines and Betrayal: Civella vs. Spero

Gangland Wire ·

2024/03/04

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode of the Gangland Wire Podcast, Gary Jenkins explores the intense gang war between the Civella and Spero families. Gary explains the key figures, Nick Civella and his brother Cork Civella, and outlines their roles within the mob. Jenkins also highlights Nick Spero, a flamboyant character with connections to the mob. He explains Nick Civella's strict dress code,

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11:15

Chicago Police Gambling Raid

Gangland Wire ·

2024/03/01

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, I share a riveting story of a raid conducted by the Chicago Police Department's Intelligence Unit on a high-stakes gambling operation. The operation, ordered by Captain Duffy, involved meticulous surveillance of key figures of the outfit's Westside crew, leading to the apprehension of nine individuals and the seizure of significant cash and incriminating records

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36:33

Det. William Flynn and the New York Mafia

Gangland Wire ·

2024/02/26

Retired Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins brings you his unique perspective on organized crime. The Bulldog Detective: William J. Flynn's Battle Against the New York Mafia and More Introduction: In the tumultuous landscape of early twentieth-century America, where threats from organized crime, espionage, and terrorism loomed large, one man stood as a bulwark against the rising tide of criminality. Meet William J. Flynn, the Bulldog Detective, who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of

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14:34

The Many Murders of Marshal Caifano

Gangland Wire ·

2024/02/21

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Marshall Caifano was a dangerous yet unassuming figure from Chicago's mob scene. Background of Marshall Caifano: Caifano, a physically small but influential figure in the Chicago outfit, was brought up by Paul Ricca, a key behind-the-scenes figure in the outfit. Unlike the loud and flashy mobsters, Caifano operated quietly, focusing on strategic connections and criminal activities

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