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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 figures of the outfit's Westside crew, leading to the apprehension of nine individuals and the seizure of significant cash and incriminating records. Reflecting on the event, I highlight the strategic approach taken during the raid and the cooperation received from some of the individuals involved. This narrative provides a glimpse into the intense undercover operations and confrontations with organized crime that defined law enforcement efforts in 1960s Chicago. Support The Podcast Venmo @ganglandwire Buy me a cup of coffee Donate Gangland Wire
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April 22, 2024 • 48 mins
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 ...
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April 18, 2024 • 6 mins
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 observ...
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April 15, 2024 • 21 mins
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, w...
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April 8, 2024 • 35 mins
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 c...
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April 3, 2024 • 4 mins
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...
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April 1, 2024 • 34 mins
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...
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March 27, 2024 • 19 mins
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 i...
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March 25, 2024 • 33 mins
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 ...
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March 20, 2024 • 11 mins
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...
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March 18, 2024 • 37 mins
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 thi...
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March 13, 2024 • 11 mins
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 au...
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March 11, 2024 • 37 mins
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...
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March 6, 2024 • 13 mins
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 crim...
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March 4, 2024 • 39 mins
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 connect...
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March 1, 2024 • 11 mins
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 individ...
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February 26, 2024 • 36 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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February 21, 2024 • 14 mins
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 operate...
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February 19, 2024 • 38 mins
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary jenkins brings you a unique insight into the Mafia. Today, Gary interviews the noted Chicago outfit expert, Gus Russo, known for his books such as "Supermob," "The Outfit," and "Best of Enemies."
Gus Russo tells how Murray "The Camel" Humphreys is an intriguing figure in the Chicago Outfit. He provides insights into Humphreys' early life, born with the Welsh name of Llewellyn in Illinois, growing...
Gus Russo tells how Murray "The Camel" Humphreys is an intriguing figure in the Chicago Outfit. He provides insights into Humphreys' early life, born with the Welsh name of Llewellyn in Illinois, growing...
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February 12, 2024 • 18 mins
Gary tells another account of the intriguing and often murky world of crime. In today's episode, we unfold the gripping tale of how a hapless hitman, Daniel Bounds, was entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal that ultimately led to his demise.
The Setup
An Outfit member named Sam Guzzino orchestrated the entire murder attempt of al Pilotto. He played a pivotal role in recruiting Bounds. Guzzino provided him with a weapon, trained h...
The Setup
An Outfit member named Sam Guzzino orchestrated the entire murder attempt of al Pilotto. He played a pivotal role in recruiting Bounds. Guzzino provided him with a weapon, trained h...
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February 11, 2024 • 10 mins
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In 1981, Southside Outfit crew chief Al Pilotto was still watching his tee shot in the air on the 8th hole at Lincolnshire Country Club when a gunman stepped out from behind the bushes and started shooting. Al survived and will die a natural death. The hitman was an amateur hired by one of the golfers, Sam Guzzino...
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