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Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers

Charlie Outback

Dive deep into the dark underworld of crime with "Criminal Empire", the ultimate true crime show that brings you chilling documentaries and exclusive interviews with notorious mafia gangsters and infamous serial killers. Hear firsthand accounts from those who lived the life of organized crime, uncovering the secrets, power struggles, and brutal realities of the mafia"s rise and fall. Paired with harrowing tales of history"s most dangerous serial killers, this show will take you inside the minds of

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53:30

💎 CARTEL COUP: Inside the Sinaloa Empire's Blood...

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/06/18

Witness the shocking pact between U.S. agents and the world’s deadliest drug lords. This episode reveals the BBC-exposed truth about how American authorities secretly empowered the Sinaloa Cartel to dominate Mexico’s drug war—sparking a genocide that left 150,000 dead. Hear intercepted phone calls proving collusion, and discover why one DEA agent called it "the devil’s bargain." If you think you know the war on drugs… you don’t.

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87:08

"Castellano's Fall: The Brooklyn Bloodbath That...

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2025/06/16

Paul Castellano was never the street soldier type. Known as “Big Paul,” he came from money, influence, and blood ties to power—being a cousin and close confidant of Carlo Gambino. When Gambino died in 1976, Castellano was named boss of the Gambino crime family, bypassing the more traditional underboss, Aniello Dellacroce. This move created deep divisions inside the family from day one. Castellano ran the organization more like a corporate CEO than a mob boss. He favored white-collar

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35:44

"Charles Bronson: Britain’s Most Violent Prisoner...

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2025/06/16

Kicked out of 120 prisons. Fought more guards than most inmates meet in a lifetime. Charles Bronson — born Michael Peterson — is the most notorious prisoner in British history. In this jaw-dropping episode, we chronicle his chaotic reign of fists, fire, and anarchy behind bars. From solitary confinement to rooftop protests, Bronson’s life is a bizarre blend of violence, art, and defiance. But is he a misunderstood rebel… or a man made mad by the system? We analyze court reports, rare audio, prison

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51:13

"The Red Ripper: Inside the Mind of Russia’s Most...

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2025/06/16

He was the USSR’s answer to Jack the Ripper — but even that comparison feels tame. Andrei Chikatilo, known as The Red Ripper, brutally murdered at least 52 victims, often children, over a terrifying 12-year rampage that exposed the Soviet Union’s deepest failings. In this disturbing episode, we dive into rare interviews, chilling trial tapes, and the failed investigations that let a predator thrive under the radar.How did one of the world’s most psychotic serial killers operate in a communist regime

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71:57

"JFK 1963: Tammi True, Jack Ruby & the Strip Club...

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2025/06/16

In this explosive episode, we unravel a seedy underworld connection to one of the most pivotal moments in American history — the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Meet Tammi True, famed Dallas burlesque queen, and Jack Ruby, the nightclub owner who stunned the world by shooting Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV. But what really happened behind the velvet curtains of Carousel Club? Was it just rage — or something deeper?We break down the twisted intersection of politics, sex, and organized crime

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198:11

"Sin City Executioners: Tony Spilotro & Vito Genovese...

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2025/06/16

When the Mafia needed chaos, they called Spilotro. When they needed structure, they followed Genovese. This episode pairs two of the most dangerous godfathers in mob history — Tony “The Ant” Spilotro, the enforcer who turned Las Vegas into a graveyard, and Vito Genovese, the strategist who reshaped the entire Cosa Nostra structure. We take you from casino backrooms and desert burial sites to the commission meetings that redefined organized crime. How did these two men—decades apart—build a legacy of

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52:49

" 145 IQ Of A Genius Butcher: Inside the Mind of Ed...

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2025/06/16

He had a genius IQ, a gentle voice — and a freezer full of horror. In this bone-chilling episode, we descend into the twisted world of Ed Kemper, the Co-Ed Killer, whose calm demeanor hid one of the most deranged serial minds in history. With an IQ of 145 and the cunning of a predator, Kemper dismembered victims, spoke with their heads, and then gave interviews so disturbingly rational, they became FBI case studies. We walk through Kemper’s early traumas, his warped family life, and his bizarre need

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29:53

"More Brutal Than Bundy: The True Story of the...

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2025/06/16

He was handsome, charismatic — and a monster in disguise. Meet Paul John Knowles, the so-called Casanova Killer, whose bloody spree across America left over 18 victims dead and investigators baffled. In this episode, we go deep into the mind of a killer who was more sadistic than Bundy, more impulsive than Berkowitz, and far more manipulative than anyone expected. From shocking tape-recorded confessions to cross-country manhunts, we break down Knowles’ twisted psychology, charm, and brutality. How

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160:53

"Garments & Guns: How The Gambino Family Took Over...

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2025/06/16

Behind the glamor of New York’s fashion elite, a darker force was tailoring power in silence — Carlo Gambino. In this shocking episode, we expose how one of the Mafia’s most calculating godfathers stitched his way into the fabric of the garment industry, turning union halls into war zones and clothing factories into cash machines. You’ll learn how the Gambino family leveraged trucking, extortion, and labor racketeering to control billions — all while evading the spotlight. This isn’t just mob

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43:06

"The Earp Code: Law, Gunfire & Justice in the Wild West"

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2025/06/16

Step into the dust-choked streets of Tombstone, where justice wasn’t written in law books — it was carved in blood and bullets. In this riveting deep-dive documentary episode, we dissect the true legacy of the Earp brothers — Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan — whose names have become etched in Western lore. But beyond the myths, who were these lawmen really? We explore their early lives, the lawless frontier that shaped them, and the explosive tensions that led to the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

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29:15

"Lights, Camera… Murder! The Serial Killer Who Craved...

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2025/06/16

What happens when a cold-blooded killer dreams not of escape… but of stardom? In this electrifying episode, we reveal the chilling true story of a serial killer who wasn’t just hunting victims—he was also hunting the limelight. Obsessed with television fame, this killer manipulated media, taunted authorities, and built a twisted persona with the hopes of becoming a household name. From creepy confession tapes to shocking crime scenes, we break down key psychological insights into his narcissistic

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96:41

The Godfather Who Wouldn’t Die: The Rise of Sonny...

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2025/06/14

🕴️💼🔫 He lived to be 103. He kept quiet longer than anyone. And when he finally spoke—he shattered the myths. This episode dives deep into the blood-stained legacy of John “Sonny” Franzese, the feared underboss of the Colombo crime family and one of the longest-running gangsters in Mafia history. We track his rise from bootlegging and bank robberies to murder plots, extortion rings, and his iron-fisted rule over New York’s criminal underworld. But it’s not just about crime—it’s about loyalty,

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78:01

1993 Special Report: Sammy “The Rat” Gravano — The...

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2025/06/14

🗣️🐀📜 In a move that rocked the underworld and humiliated the Mafia’s top ranks, Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano sat before the U.S. Senate in 1993 and spilled blood-soaked secrets that had never before reached daylight. This episode features Gravano’s full, uncut testimony—a bombshell moment in criminal justice history that exposed the inner workings of La Cosa Nostra from a man who helped build it. You’ll hear, in his own words, how the Gambino crime family operated, killed, and controlled

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30:10

Inside Dahmer: The Monster Behind the Milwaukee Cannibal

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2025/06/14

🩸🧠🕯️ He wasn’t just a killer—he was a nightmare made real. In this unflinching episode, we go far beyond the headlines to uncover the grotesque truth of Jeffrey Dahmer’s twisted legacy. From the chilling details of his crimes to the psychological torment behind his mask of normalcy, we break down how a quiet man next door became one of the most terrifying serial killers in American history. Explore how law enforcement failed his victims, how systemic biases let him operate in plain sight, and why

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43:00

Discover the Shocking Crimes of Daniel Lee Siebert

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2025/06/14

🔍🪦🩸 His name flew under the radar—but his crimes were anything but ordinary. In this bone-chilling episode, we uncover the shocking spree of serial killer Daniel Lee Siebert, who murdered across multiple states under false identities. With chilling detail, we examine how he evaded capture, how he selected victims, and the dark secrets he carried until the day he died. Prepare for one of the most overlooked but horrifying cases in American crime history.

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44:24

Interview With a Serial Killer: Arthur Shawcross

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2025/06/14

🎤🩸🧠 Step into the mind of a monster. In this raw and disturbing interview, Arthur Shawcross—The Genesee River Killer—talks about his life, his crimes, and the twisted logic that drove his murderous rage. From childhood trauma to cannibalistic confessions, this is a rare window into the psychological darkness of one of America’s most disturbing serial killers.

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44:00

Hillside Stranglers: The Deadly Cousin Duo

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2025/06/14

🚓🧬⚰️ Cousins by blood. Killers by choice. This episode unearths the horrifying story of Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono—the Hillside Stranglers. Together, they stalked Los Angeles, abducting and murdering young women with terrifying precision. But what drove two family members into such darkness? Dive into the psychology, the hunt, and the shocking confessions that brought their reign to an end.

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55:53

Charles Manson Interview with Tom Snyder

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2025/06/14

📺🌀🔐 He led a cult, sparked fear, and became a symbol of chaos. But what happens when Charles Manson is handed a microphone? In this unfiltered, jaw-dropping interview with journalist Tom Snyder, Manson rants, deflects, and reveals disturbing glimpses of the madness behind the murders. This isn’t just an interview—it’s a descent into the twisted psyche of America’s most infamous cult leader.

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47:57

1989 SPECIAL REPORT: The Execution of Ted Bundy

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/06/14

⚖️🔥🧠 He charmed the courtroom and horrified a nation. In this chilling retrospective, we relive the final days of Ted Bundy—from his last interviews to the electric chair. Through rare audio, psychological analysis, and firsthand accounts, we explore what made Bundy tick—and whether the state’s final act truly brought closure to his victims. This is the execution the world watched, and the questions still unanswered.

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44:03

Night Stalker: The Vicious Killer That Terrorized LA

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/06/14

🌒🔪😈 A city gripped in fear. A predator who struck without warning. This episode takes you deep into the terrifying reign of Richard Ramirez—better known as the Night Stalker. From satanic rituals to unrelenting brutality, we examine how this sadistic killer evaded police, manipulated the media, and left a legacy of nightmares across Los Angeles. Listen closely… the devil walked among us.

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