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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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50:23

Blood Dynasty: The American Mafia's Origin Story

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/24

Journey through the birth of America's most powerful criminal organization, as we trace how immigrant protection rackets evolved into a national crime syndicate. Through newly uncovered historical records and testimony from mob descendants, we reveal how early Mafia families transformed from neighborhood enforcers into sophisticated criminal enterprises. Experience the pivotal moments that shaped Cosa Nostra - from the rise of the first families and the establishment of The Commission to the key

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109:26

The Luccheses: New York's Shadow Empire

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/24

Step into the ruthless world of the Lucchese crime family, one of New York's most secretive and sophisticated Mafia organizations. From their humble beginnings in East Harlem to becoming powerhouse racketeers, discover how the "Furniture Makers" built their criminal empire through innovation and calculated violence. Through FBI surveillance tapes, informant testimonies, and rare interviews, we expose the family's most notorious operations - from the "Goodfellas" Lufthansa heist to the "Gas Tax Scam"

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45:31

Dragons of the Underworld: The Triad Empire

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/24

Penetrate the ancient codes and modern operations of history's most secretive criminal organization - the Chinese Triads. From their origins as patriotic secret societies to becoming global crime syndicates, discover how these organizations maintain their grip on power through tradition, technology, and terror. Through exclusive interviews with law enforcement, former members, and Asian organized crime experts, we expose how the Triads evolved from street gangs to sophisticated criminal enterprises

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45:35

War For Power: When The Mob Challenged Castro But...

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/24

Dive into one of organized crime's most explosive chapters - the war between the American Mafia and Fidel Castro's Cuba. Through recently declassified CIA documents and testimony from former mobsters, we expose how the underworld's gambling paradise turned into a Cold War battleground. Discover how Meyer Lansky's Havana casino empire crumbled overnight, leading to an unprecedented alliance between the CIA and the mob to eliminate Castro. From Operation Mongoose to assassination attempts, we reveal

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45:37

Cocaine Kings: The Rise of Latin America's Drug Empires

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/24

Journey into the treacherous world of Latin America's most powerful drug cartels, from Medellín's bloody reign to the sophisticated operations of today. Through declassified DEA files and testimony from former cartel insiders, we reveal how small-time smuggling operations evolved into multi-billion dollar criminal enterprises that challenged nations. Experience the strategic genius behind the cartels' distribution networks, their infiltration of governments, and the innovative methods that

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44:37

La Eme: The Mexican Mafia's Hidden Dynasty

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/24

Enter the secretive realm of La Eme, the most powerful prison gang that transformed into a ruthless criminal empire. From its birth in California's prison system to controlling streets across America, discover how the Mexican Mafia built a criminal organization that terrifies both law enforcement and rival gangs. Through exclusive interviews with former members, federal investigators, and gang experts, we expose how this organization expanded from behind bars to become one of organized crime's most

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45:31

Red Authority: Inside the Russian Mafiya's Global Empire

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/24

Venture into the shadowy world of the Russian criminal underground, where former KGB agents and hardcore criminals joined forces to create one of history's most sophisticated criminal empires. From the collapse of the Soviet Union to their global expansion, discover how the Russian Mafiya transformed from local thugs into a tech-savvy criminal superpower. Through exclusive interviews, declassified intelligence reports, and testimony from former operatives, we expose how these organizations leveraged

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196:55

The Godfathers: Rise of History's Ultimate Crime Lords

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/23

Immerse yourself in the dark saga of organized crime's most legendary figures - the architects who built criminal empires that rivaled nations. From Al Capone's Chicago bloodbath to Toto Riina's Sicilian reign of terror, we dissect how these masterminds revolutionized organized crime. Through newly uncovered wiretaps, confidential informant testimonies, and classified intelligence files, witness the ingenious schemes and ruthless tactics that transformed local gangsters into international power

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141:59

Birth of La Cosa Nostra: Sicily's Dark Empire

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/23

Journey deep into the shadowy origins of the world's most notorious criminal organization - the Sicilian Mafia. From medieval protection rackets to modern-day crime syndicates, we unravel how a small island's secret society grew into a global criminal empire. Through declassified documents, historical records, and testimony from former mafiosi, discover how the code of "Omertà" transformed rural bandits into sophisticated criminal enterprises. Experience the bloody vendettas, political

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60:11

Blood & Blades: Five Points - America's First Gang...

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/23

Step into the savage world of 19th century New York's most infamous neighborhood - the Five Points, where murder, vice, and survival forged America's first criminal underworld. Through newly uncovered police records, immigrant testimonies, and forgotten newspaper archives, we expose the brutal reality of life in this legendary slum that inspired "Gangs of New York." From the notorious Dead Rabbits to the Bowery Boys, discover how ethnic gangs carved out bloody territories in these disease-ridden

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147:08

The Philly Mob: Rise of the Forgotten Family 1st part

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/22

Journey into the gritty streets of Philadelphia, where a unique breed of American Mafia carved their own bloody legacy. Unlike their flashier New York counterparts, the Philadelphia crime family operated in the shadows, building a criminal empire through fierce determination and ruthless efficiency. From Angelo Bruno's calculated reign as the "Gentle Don" to the violent upheaval that followed his assassination, we uncover how this distinctive crime family shaped the City of Brotherly Love's

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68:26

Blood & Betrayal: The Mafia's Most Violent Era...

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/22

Dive into organized crime's most explosive decade and a half, where cocaine, chaos, and murder transformed the American Mafia forever. Experience the raw brutality of New York's streets during the peak of mob violence, from the infamous "Crazy Joe" Gallo assassination to the spectacular rise of John Gotti. We explore how the introduction of drugs shattered the old guard's traditions, sparked deadly power struggles, and created a new breed of gangster. Witness the deadly fallout as million-dollar

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85:58

Queens of the Underworld: The Secret Lives of Mafia's...

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/22

Step into the hidden world of organized crime's most formidable female figures. From ruthless matriarchs to strategic wives, these women weren't just witnesses - they were key players in some of history's most notorious criminal empires. We expose the untold stories of women who defied traditional roles, running multimillion-dollar rackets, ordering hits, and protecting their families' criminal legacies. Discover how these queens of the underworld balanced motherhood with mayhem, loyalty with

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39:48

The New Orleans Kingpin: Carlos Marcello's JFK...

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/22

Journey into the murky waters of New Orleans' criminal underworld, where Carlos 'The Little Man' Marcello built an empire that stretched from Louisiana to Texas. This explosive episode investigates one of history's most controversial theories: did this powerful mob boss orchestrate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? We dive deep into Marcello's rise from a small-time gangster to becoming the South's most influential crime lord, his bitter feud with the Kennedy administration, and his

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49:36

Meyer Lansky: The Mob's Billion-Dollar Brain

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/22

Enter the brilliant but shadowy world of Meyer Lansky - the criminal genius dubbed 'The Mob's Accountant.' From a poor Jewish immigrant to becoming organized crime's financial wizard, Lansky revolutionized the underworld through his mathematical mind and business acumen. This episode unravels how one man created a global gambling empire, outsmarted federal agents for decades, and supposedly died with millions hidden around the world. We expose the truth behind the legend who inspired countless

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91:01

Blood Dynasty: Inside the Gambino Crime Empire

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/22

Journey into the rise of America's most powerful crime dynasty - the infamous Gambino family. From their humble beginnings on the streets of New York to becoming the nation's most feared Mafia powerhouse, we unravel the dark legacy of this criminal empire. Witness how Carlo Gambino's quiet cunning transformed a small crew into an underworld juggernaut, followed by John Gotti's flashy reign that brought unprecedented attention to the mob. Through murders, mayhem, and millions in criminal schemes,

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9:02

“Rooftop Nightmare: A College Girl’s Fight to Survive”

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/21

One ordinary night became a living nightmare. A college student found herself trapped on her rooftop, facing a terrifying threat that turned every second into a life-or-death struggle. In this gripping episode of I Survived, we explore her courage, quick thinking, and sheer will to survive a situation most would never imagine.From heart-pounding fear to split-second decisions, this story captures the intensity of survival under extreme pressure. Listeners will experience the raw terror, the

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83:11

“Outwitting Evil: Surviving a Serial Killer”

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/21

Some encounters are unforgettable — not for their thrill, but for the raw terror of life on the line. In this marathon episode of I Survived, we plunge into the harrowing stories of individuals who stared death in the face at the hands of serial killers — and lived to tell the tale.From split-second decisions to gut-wrenching escapes, these survivors reveal the cunning, cruelty, and cold-blooded calculations of some of the world’s most notorious predators. Each story is a masterclass in resilience,

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43:15

“Zodiac Unmasked: The Book, The Codes, The Murders”

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/21

The Zodiac Killer wasn’t just a murderer — he was a mastermind of fear. Taunting police with ciphers, mocking the press with letters, and leaving a trail of bodies across California, his reign of terror became one of America’s most notorious cold cases. But when investigators linked a mysterious book to the Zodiac, a new web of possible murders and connections came to light.In this episode, we dissect the Zodiac’s twisted game — his obsession with codes, his chilling communications, and the haunting

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45:16

" Netflix & Avery An Unraveling Narrative”

Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers ·

2025/08/21

"Power. Murder. Betrayal. Behind every headline is a darker truth — and behind every monster is a story the world wasn’t supposed to hear. Welcome to The Crime Syndicate, where we pull back the curtain on the killers, kingpins, and cartels who ruled through fear — and the secrets they left behind. This isn’t crime fiction. This is real. And once you hear it… you’ll never forget it."The story you thought you knew is coming undone. In this explosive first installment of Convicting a Murderer, we go

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