WILLY MORETTI
Guarino Moretti, known as Willie, was born on February 24, 1894 in Bari, Puglia, Italy, and projected to the US state of New Jersey with his family. Moretti, having arrived in America, immediately began his criminal activity, so much so that in 1913 he was convicted of robbery. In the mid-1920s it became part of the Masseria family. During the war Castellammarese distinguished himself as a ruthless killer and as a soldier in the dozen of Lucky Luciano.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.
12 Apr 20236min
COSA NOSTRA - THE BEGINNINGS
When did the mafia criminal organization start calling themselves “cosa nostra” ? and who were the new leaders post prohibition ? listen to the new episode of The History of the American mafia to find out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.
27 Feb 20237min
MURDER INC
The criminal organizations were doing so well that a joint stock company was founded to "keep business in order" so to speak. Hence the birth of murder inc.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.
25 Feb 202313min
ST VALENTINES MASSACRE
The infamous massacre still remembered today that took place on St. Valentine's day considered one the most heinous crime acts of all times in Chicago.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.
3 Feb 20236min
AL CAPONE
Who was Al CAPONE? Listen to the true story about his life and how he became one of the most feared and respected names of the American Mafia, still talked about today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.
22 Jan 202313min
THE BEGINING OF THE CHICAGO MAFIA
The Chicago Mafia, known as The Outfit, is the only independent mafia organization, not controlled by the Cosa Nostra "Five Families" of New York. The Outfit's influence extends from Chicago to the Midwestern United States to Las Vegas and parts of Florida.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.
8 Jan 202313min
THE ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
In May 1929 in a well-known location on the Atlantic coast, namely Atlantic City, there was a meeting of the members of the Big Seven Group and the most important gangsters of the United States.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.
8 Jan 202316min
LUCKY LUCIANO CREATES THE COMMISSION
Lucky Luciano thrives over Maranzano's death which leads to the beginning of "cosa nostra".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-the-american-mafia--4722947/support.
18 Des 202214min
