Milwaukee Mafia

Gavin walks listeners through stories of bombings and murder in this episode.Wisconsin’s Sicilian Mafia a was primarily based in Milwaukee, but the suburb of Waukesha had its own Italian community. On...

7 Sep 202136min

In this episode, a listener asks what makes the Milwaukee Mafia different from other mobs, such as New York and Chicago.The answers:Working as city employees while controlling the garbage industryProh...

31 Aug 202117min

The Milwaukee Mafia was primarily Sicilian (by definition). What other ethnic groups participated in Milwaukee crime? Gavin's Note: I am not always comfortable referring to someone as "Sicilian" or "I...

24 Aug 202123min

In this episode Gavin discusses the Apalachin, New York meeting (November 14th, 1957), and J. Edgar Hoover's Top 10 Hoodlum List. Notable Milwaukee "Hoodlums" on the list include:Frank BalistrieriJoh...

17 Aug 202115min

In this "mini" episode, a listener asks Gavin: "What are some of the common Mafia myths?" He covers some, but far from all of them.Check out our website for more information: https://milwaukeemafia.co...

10 Aug 202123min

The prime suspect in the Frank Aiello murder has left town. This time we catch up with him. Will Aiello's killer be brought to justice?Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https...

3 Aug 202132min

Introducing our Newest podcast Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem launching on August 3, 2021. Check it out and subscribe at FoxCitiesMM.comGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH

28 Juli 20211min

So many murders in the Third Ward seem to be random. But this time, the victim is the grandson of mob boss Vito Guardalabene and nephew of Angelo and Pete Guardalabene. Who would dare strike the famil...

27 Juli 202138min