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Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins interviews US Customs Agent turned ATF Agent Ignacio Esteban about his career. Esteban started with US Customs and was assigned to the Miami International Airpot where he interdicted millions in smuggled cocaine. He explains the uncomfortable options they give drug mules who swallow condoms filled with drugs. He later transferred … ATF Undercover in South Florida Read More » The post ATF Undercover in South Florida appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired KCPD Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins interviewed ATF agent Lou Valoze about his efforts to infiltrate an Outfit crew under Mike Sarno, aka “The Large Guy.” Lou tells how he used his MMA abilities and his motorcycle gang undercover persona to befriend a close associate of Mike Sarno named Mark Polchan. Mike The Large … Lou Valoze ATF Undercover in the Outfit Part 2 Read More » The post Lou Valoze ATF Undercover in the Outfit Part 2 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

A bonus episode! Retired Detective Gary Jenkins and retired ATF Agent Igancio Esteban discuss the recent spike in school shootings and other mass murders. Agent Esteban recently wrote a book titled “The Worse Mass Shootings in American History and How to Stop Them From Happening Again.” Click this link to get the book. Click this … Mass shoootings and what can be done -Bonus Episode Read More » The post Mass shoootings and what can be done -Bonus Episode appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective Gary jenkins interviews retired ATF Agent Lou Valose about his undercover work on the Chicago Outfit and how he infiltrated a crew led by Outfit Associate Mark Polchan. Lou tells how he got his start working undercover stings that focused on buying “crime guns” from criminals who either … Lou Valose ATF Undercover in the Outfit Part 1 Read More » The post Lou Valose ATF Undercover in the Outfit Part 1 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins interviews retired ATF Agent Jay Dobyns about his undercover investigation of the Mesa Arizona Hells Angels. ATF assigned Jay Dobyns and other agents to a long-term undercover investigation they labeled Black Biscuit. This operation resulted from a deadly shoot-out between Hell’s Angels members and the Mongols … ATF Goes Undercover into the Hells Angels Read More » The post ATF Goes Undercover into the Hells Angels appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired KCPD Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins and mob historian Camillius “Cam” Robinson discuss the life and times of New York Mob boss, Bill Bonanno. GET THE MAGIC MIND 40% DISCOUNT CLICK ON THIS LINK – MAGIC MIND – PUT THE CODE GANGLAND20 IN THE BOX AT CHECKOUT Venmo me @ganglandwire Click here to “buy … The Life of Bill Bonnano Read More » The post The Life of Bill Bonnano appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins examines the Gotti plot to kill Sammy the Bull Gravano. After Gravano served his time from his plea arrangement, 5 years for a lifetime of murder, assault, extortion, and racketeering. He was relocated to Tempe Arizona in the Witness protection program but left after a few years … The Plot to Kill Sammy the Bull Read More » The post The Plot to Kill Sammy the Bull appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Retired KCPD Intelligence Unit Detective Gary Jenkins interviews retired FBI agents Richard Stout and Jack “Jack Falcone” Garica. Richard Stout worked on public corruption in South Florida during the 1980s. Agent Stout uncovered a small cabal of corrupt Broward county Florida cops. Together, these agents conducted an operation that snared the ringleader, former Deputy Richard … Richard Stout and Jack Garcia – The FBI Fight Dirty Cops Read More » The post Richard Stout and Jack Garcia – The FBI Fight Dirty Cops appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Chicago Outfit historian James Imlach tells listeners about watching Frank Calabrese Sr. testify on his own behalf and how he could not hold his anger back. He also describes how funny and engaging Joey Lombardo was when he took the stand in his defense. Finally, he describes the rambling testimony of former Chicago cop Twan … Family Secrets Trial Part 2 Read More » The post Family Secrets Trial Part 2 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

In Part one of a two-part series, Chicago Outfit historian James Imlach tells how he attended the entire Family Secrets trial in 2007. The Family Secrets investigation started on July 27, 1998. Outfit associate Frank Calabrese Jr. mailed a letter from prison to the FBI and said he was willing to cooperate and help the … The Family Secrets Trial Part 1 Read More » The post The Family Secrets Trial Part 1 appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Venmo me @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup  click here Gary talks to Milwaukee author and mob historian Gavin Schmitt about the history of the Milwaukee organized crime family. One of the first things we … Frank Balistreri and the Milwaukee Mob Read More » The post Frank Balistreri and the Milwaukee Mob appeared first on Gangland Wire.

In this bonus episode, Gary tells about when he developed his first long-term organized crime informant. Turning a mob associate into an informant is a nuanced and delicate process. Gary began by merely revisiting the guy many times at his business as they developed a friendship and trust. He knew the guy had something to … How to Turn an Informant! Read More » The post How to Turn an Informant! appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Charles Chuckie Russell was a vicious and brutal Chicago Outfit thief. He was a member of the Grand Avenue crew after Joey the Clown Lombardo went away in the Family Secrets trial. He was married to the sister of the new Grand Avenue Crew boss Albert Vena. Chuckie Russell took in an informant who was … Chuckie “I love to use a blow torch” Russell Read More » The post Chuckie “I love to use a blow torch” Russell appeared first on Gangland Wire.

In 1981, Boston hitman Johnny Martorano murdered businessman and owner of World Jai Lai Roger Wheeler in the parking lot of the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Johnny Martorano was hired by the infamous and now deceased Whitey Bilger to perform this hit because Roger Wheeler presented a threat to an embezzlement that … The Murder of Roger Wheeler Read More » The post The Murder of Roger Wheeler appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Gary and Cam Robinson discuss organized crime’s infiltration of the pornographic film business. Specifically, Colombo Family member Tony Peraino. He was this crime family’s biggest earners because Tony Peraino developed pornography into one of organized crime’s biggest moneymakers after narcotics and labor racketeering. Tony Peraino was aided by his brother Joe “The Whale” Peraino, his … Porn and the Mafia Read More » The post Porn and the Mafia appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Chris Armitage wrote a book on Sex Trafficking in the United States. This is a short interview to alert listeners to this problem and help Chris get his message out to a greater audience. As I suspected, drug gangs and sex trafficking go together. To find a copy, click on Forced Sex Trafficking: What it … Bonus Forced Sex Trafficking: What It Is and How You Can End It Read More » The post Bonus Forced Sex Trafficking: What It Is and How You Can End It appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Gary tells the story of a party girl named Estelle Carey, who was found beaten, tortured, and burned in her Chicago apartment. Estelle was a B-girl and chip hustler in the Rush Street Colony Club owned by Outfit associate Nick Circella, aka Nicky Dean. He was purportedly the first person who suggested and helped the … Chicago Woman found Butchered Read More » The post Chicago Woman found Butchered appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Lou Romano is a guy that grew up in a New York Mafia neighborhood where young men either became cops, firemen, or joined the mob. As an adult and as a true-crime author, he became friends with mob guys Gene Borrello and John Alight. He was able to write books about both these men. His … Lou Romano on Gene Borrello and John Alite Read More » The post Lou Romano on Gene Borrello and John Alite appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Venmo me @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup  click here Gary interviews retired Leavenworth Correctional Officer Ken Lemaster. We hear great stories like the time he asked Bufalino, “Hey what did you do with Hoffa’s … Mobsters in Leavenworth Read More » The post Mobsters in Leavenworth appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Gary tells about Giancana’s Villa Venice.  In the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, Sam Giancana opened a fancy supper club called the Villa Venice. This club opened to great reviews at Christmas time, 1962. The club sold out for a week because Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra put on a floor show. The … Why did the Rat Pack open Giancana’s Villa Venice? Read More » The post Why did the Rat Pack open Giancana’s Villa Venice? appeared first on Gangland Wire.