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In Part 2 of this story, retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins continues looking into the drug investigation and conviction of Sammy Gravano. The listener learns how local drug dealer Michael Papa befriends Gravano’s son, Gerard Gravano. The Phoenix narcotics squad is picking up rumors about a new gang selling ecstasy, muscling other street-level dealers, and … Sammy the Bull Gravano Part 2 Read More » The post Sammy the Bull Gravano Part 2 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

In this episode, Gary takes a close look at the 1946 mob meeting in Havana, Cuba. In 1946 Charles “Lucky” Luciano was residing in Italy after his deportation by the United States. He obtained an Italian passport issued in his real name, Salvatore Lucania, and obtained visas for travel in Mexico, Cuba, and several South … Lucky Luciano and the Havana Meeting Read More » The post Lucky Luciano and the Havana Meeting appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins takes a deep dive into the Sammy the Bull Gravano story that sent him back to prison after he avoided a life sentence due to his work as a member of the Gambino Crime Family. This story starts when the government released Sammy the Bull from his five-year sentence … Sammy the Bull Ecstacy Case Part 1 Read More » The post Sammy the Bull Ecstacy Case Part 1 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins looks into the recent conviction of Michael Marcello for scamming Social Security. Michael Marcello is the brother of former Chicago outfit Boss James Marcello. He used to run all the Video Poker business for the Outfit. Michaele Marcello got into his first big trouble during the Family Secrets trial in 2007. … Michael Marcello Social Security Scam Read More » The post Michael Marcello Social Security Scam appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Intelligence detective Gary Jenkins interviews Adam Flowers, the host of Mob Vlog TV and the operator of Vegas Speciality Tours, about what to do and see in Las Vegas over the Christmas holiday. Support the Podcast Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here … Christmas in Las Vegas with Adam Flowers Read More » The post Christmas in Las Vegas with Adam Flowers appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins tells how Tony Accardo started in the Circus street gang stealing from stores, pedestrians, and loading docks in Chicago’s Loop. Accardo caught the eye of Al Capone during prohibition and was brought in as a bodyguard. He was able to recruit and manage his own crew with Ross Prio and … The Rise of Tony Accardo and Ross Prio Read More » The post The Rise of Tony Accardo and Ross Prio appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins tells the story of Great Britain’s most successful drug dealer Curtis Warren. He started as a bouncer in various clubs around the British seaport of Liverpool. Using this job, Warren connected with all the drug dealers and started learning the game from the inside. At the height of cocaine’s popularity as … Curtis Warren Liverpool Drug Smuggler Read More » The post Curtis Warren Liverpool Drug Smuggler appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews Sean Griffin, author of Gaming the Game: The Story behind the NBA Betting Scandal and other nonfiction crime-related books. Sean has a different take on the NBA referee in the eye of the storm, Tim Donaghy. After the recent Netflix documentary, Sean started speaking out about how the media … A Different Look at the NBA Betting Scandal Read More » The post A Different Look at the NBA Betting Scandal appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews former Gambino associate Robert Borelli about his life as an understudy to Anthony “Fat Andy” Ruggiano in the Gambino family. Gary learned that a young Robert Borelli witnessed a mob murder and refused to talk or testify. After he went to trial as part of this murder charge, he was … Robert Borelli: From the Mafia to the Ministry Read More » The post Robert Borelli: From the Mafia to the Ministry appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired KCPD Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews Allen Geik about his book Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz. Geik’s uncle was Charlie Workman, who was a significant tool in the arsenal of the Murder Incorporated murderous toolchest. Charlie Workman was one of the men who killed Dutch Schultz. Mr. Geik was unaware of Charlie Workman and … Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz Read More » The post Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins talks with former Colombo associate and California strip club owner Kenji Gallo. In the second of a three-part series of interviews about the Christain conversion experiences of mobsters, we learn that Kenji Gallo had been a successful mob associate in southern California and made connections back east with Teddie Persico. He … Kenji Gallo: The Man who put Theodore “Teddy” Persico away Read More » The post Kenji Gallo: The Man who put Theodore “Teddy” Persico away appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews former Gotti associate Sal Polisi about his life from the mean streets of new york, to prison, to witness protection, and his post-mafia life. Gary has a candid conversation with Sal Polisi about his life in the mafia, how he turned and testified against John Gotti, and his post-mafia … Sal “Sally Ubatz” Polisi Talks Gotti and Other Subjects Read More » The post Sal “Sally Ubatz” Polisi Talks Gotti and Other Subjects appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews Jim Cosenza about his recollections of the characters and the evidence in the trial of Chicago Outfit Capo Mike Sarno. Sarno was also known as the “Large Guy” or “Big Mike” for obvious reasons. I recommend you go back and listen to my two-part interview of retired ATF Agent … The Trial of Mike “The Large Guy” Sarno Read More » The post The Trial of Mike “The Large Guy” Sarno appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins looks into the conversion experience of several mobsters in this and two future shows. In this video, he tells listeners about Michael Franzese. Additionally, Gary tells about Ernie Davino, a now-deceased member of Tony Spilotro’s Las Vegas Hole in the Wall gang, and his Christian conversion experience. Michael Franzese is the … The Story of Michael Franzese Christian Conversion Read More » The post The Story of Michael Franzese Christian Conversion appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the Chicago Outfit had a loyal soldier named Paul Shiro. The guys called him “The Indian” because he had facial features like a Native American. This man was a killer. I once did a story on four businessmen who were all killed with a gun firing .22 caliber bullets, … Paul Shiro Released Read More » The post Paul Shiro Released appeared first on Gangland Wire.

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Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins examines John Gotti’s first RICO trial to determine why the jury failed to convict him. We learn about the four mistakes made by the prosecution team of Diane Giacalone and John Gleeson. The first was the attempt to force Wilfred “Willie Boy” Johnson to testify by exposing him as a … The Four Mistakes that created the Teflon Don Read More » The post The Four Mistakes that created the Teflon Don appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews Michael DiLeonardo and learns about his early history and how he got his famous nickname, Mikey Scars. Michael DiLeonardo, aka Mikey Scars, was a made man in the Gambino crime family. He was made by the Underboss, Sam the Bull Gravano. On the night that Mikey Scars was inducted into … How did Mikey Scars get his nickname? Read More » The post How did Mikey Scars get his nickname? appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins congratulates the Stockton Police Department on their successful surveillance to catch a serial killer. He explains, using his own experience, just how difficult this operation is for the officers involved. Support the Podcast Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire … Stockton Police Surveillance Read More » The post Stockton Police Surveillance appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired KCPD Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews William Hazelgrove, the author of Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair. He learns that this World’s Fair was one of the critical reasons the government created the special squad of Treasury agents to take Capone down by any means necessary. Mr. Hazelgrove describes how a group of … Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair Read More » The post Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair appeared first on Gangland Wire.