Outlaws & Gunslingers
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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August 5, 2025 • 37 mins
Jimmy Burke wasn’t just a career criminal—he was the mastermind behind one of the most infamous heists in American history: the 1978 Lufthansa robbery. From his early days as a feared associate of the Lucchese crime family to his brutal reputation and ultimate downfall, we dive deep into the life, crimes, and legacy of the man who inspired Robert De Niro’s character in Goodfellas.
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July 29, 2025 • 37 mins
Anthony Sowell, known as The Cleveland Strangler, was a former Marine who became one of Ohio’s most notorious serial killers. Between 2007 and 2009, Sowell lured vulnerable women to his home on Imperial Avenue in Cleveland, where he raped and murdered at least 11 victims, hiding their remains throughout his property. Despite complaints of foul smells and reports of missing women, authorities failed to act until a woman escaped his ...
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July 23, 2025 • 32 mins
During Prohibition, this ruthless group of Jewish-American gangsters ruled Detroit’s underworld, controlling liquor smuggling routes, running speakeasies, and even outmuscling Al Capone’s Chicago Outfit—at least for a while. Feared by rivals, untouchable by cops, and even suspected in the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, the Purple Gang’s reign was explosive, chaotic, and ultimately short-lived. This is the wild story of one ...
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July 14, 2025 • 30 mins
John Ashley was one of Florida’s most notorious criminals, leading the infamous Ashley Gang through a wild era of bank robberies, jailbreaks, rum-running, and shootouts deep in the Everglades. Known as the "King of the Everglades," Ashley became both feared and admired by locals during the early 20th century. From dramatic escapes and daring heists to a violent feud with law enforcement and a tragic end, this is the true story of t...
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July 8, 2025 • 45 mins
Founded in 1966 by Marine Corps veteran and dockworker Donald Chambers in San Leon, Texas, the Bandidos Motorcycle Club quickly grew into one of the world’s most notorious outlaw biker gangs. Known for their signature "Fat Mexican" insignia and infamous mottoes like "Expect No Mercy" and "God Forgives, Bandidos Don’t", the club established a fearsome reputation across the globe.
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July 1, 2025 • 27 mins
On this month's mafia episode, we cover two more Lucchese family members. First up is Paul Vario, who you may have seen him immortalized in the movie Goodfellas. He ran his own crew in Brooklyn and approved the infamous Lufthansa Heist. Then we go to Christopher "Christie Tick" Furnari who was consigliere of the family until he went to prison in 1986. He is most known for bringing Vic Amuso and Anthony Casso into the family. We all...
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June 24, 2025 • 56 mins
On this month's serial killer episode we profile Herbert Mullin, who terrorized Santa Cruz, California, in the early 1970s. Born in 1947, Mullin’s life spiraled from a promising high school student voted "Most Likely to Succeed" to a paranoid schizophrenic driven by delusions and hallucinatory commands. Believing his murders were necessary to prevent catastrophic earthquakes, Mullin claimed 13 lives over just four months in 1972–19...
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June 17, 2025 • 25 mins
We take another look at Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, the legendary political boss who ruled Atlantic City during its wild Prohibition era. From his early days in Galloway Township to becoming the "Czar of the Ritz," Nucky turned Atlantic City into "The World's Playground" by embracing vice—liquor, gambling, and more—in defiance of Prohibition laws.
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June 10, 2025 • 57 mins
We wrap up our series on the Outlaws M.C. and take a look at their numerous crimes in the United States. It's the usual drug running, manufacturing, prostitution, beatings, and of course murder. The Outlaws were NOT a joke!
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June 3, 2025 • 34 mins
We cover Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso, one of the most notorious figures in the Lucchese crime family. Born in South Brooklyn in 1942, Casso rose from a violent street gang member to a powerful underboss, orchestrating a reign of crime that included drug trafficking, extortion, and murder. This video explores his early life, criminal career, and personal betrayals, including his secret affair that shattered his marriage. From leading th...
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May 26, 2025 • 48 mins
This week we cover Randy Kraft, one of America’s most notorious serial killers, known as the Scorecard Killer, Southern California Strangler, and Freeway Killer. From 1972 to 1983, Kraft is believed to have raped, tortured, and murdered at least 16 young men in California, with some estimates linking him to as many as 67 victims. We will explore Kraft’s life—from his upbringing in Long Beach, California, to his time in the Air Forc...
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May 20, 2025 • 36 mins
This week we take another look at Eliot Ness, the legendary Prohibition agent who took on Al Capone and his criminal empire in Chicago! Known for leading "The Untouchables," a handpicked team of incorruptible law enforcement agents, Ness became a symbol of justice during the Prohibition era. From his early days in Chicago to his relentless raids on Capone’s illegal breweries, this video explores Ness’s rise to fame, his uncompromis...
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May 13, 2025 • 50 mins
We continue with the Outlaws M.C. by taking a look at arguably their most famous and brutal member, international president Harry "Taco" Bowman. He took over as international president in 1984 and lasted until his imprisonment in 1999. He was instrumental in keeping the war with the Hells Angels going and during his reign it was one of the bloodiest times in outlaw biker history. While serving a lifetime prison sentence, he died in...
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May 6, 2025 • 26 mins
We have finally reached the end of the main bosses of the Luchesse Family as we take a look at the one they call "The Deadly Don" Victor Amuso. He gained power in the late 80's and his reign during the 80's and 90's has been called one of the bloodiest eras in Mafia history. He remains boss currently even though he has been serving a life sentence since 1992. He is the longest serving boss of any of the five families of New York.
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April 29, 2025 • 51 mins
For this month's serial killer episode we have the first woman designated by the FBI as a serial killer, Aileen Wuornos. Aileen worked as a prostitute in Florida where she shot and killed 7 men of whom 6 she was convicted of. She was sentenced to death and died by lethal injection on October 9th, 2002.
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April 22, 2025 • 25 mins
We are doubling up on the remastered episodes this month and continuing with the Prohibition Era, this time covering Bill McCoy. Bill was a successful rum runner by sea, creating what was called rum row where hundreds of boats would sit outside U.S. jurisdiction and sell the illegal booze. His stuff was so good that it was referred to as the "Real McCoy" amongst his loyal costumers.
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April 15, 2025 • 44 mins
We are back with another remastered episode and this time we are covering the one and only Lucky Luciano. Known as the father of the Mafia, he got his start in bootlegging and eventually became the most powerful Mafia boss in the country where he would found the commission and shape the mob into what we know it today.
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April 8, 2025 • 35 mins
This week we cover Big Jim Nolan who was the founder and president of the South Florida chapter of the Outlaws M.C. Big Jim was known for being a brutal and violent person, especially when it came to his "old lady" whom he would pimp out and beat. This guy was one mean son of a gun!
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April 1, 2025 • 23 mins
We are moving on with more acting bosses in the Lucchese Family as we take a look at Louis Daidone, Matthew Madonna, and the current acting boss Michael DeSantis.
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March 25, 2025 • 88 mins
From 1972 to 1980, William Bonin and four accomplices raped, tortured, and murdered at least 21 boys and young men along freeways in California. This earned him the nickname "The Freeway Killer" He was ultimately found guilty of 14 of the murders and sentenced to death.
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