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milwaukee mafia podcast
The Milwaukee Mafia podcast explores the deep history of the mafia’s presence in the Milwaukee area. Author and historian Gavin Schmitt has poured over historical documents to present the true history of the mafia to you.
From the hierarchy of the organization to the details of the natorious Basteireri family, Gavin is joined by his childhood friend, Eric, to tell you the stories and history of the Milwaukee Mafia.
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Episodes & Shownotes
In this episode, Gavin covers the murder of Jack Dentice, and part one of Tony Gennaro snitching from prison. There are two different versions of the motive for Jack’s murder, and Frank LaGalbo is included in both of them. “During dinner, LaGalbo and Jack got into an argument about girls and LaGalbo told Jack that […]
Wisconsin’s Sicilian Mafia a was primarily based in Milwaukee, but the suburb of Waukesha had its own Italian community. One cannot fully appreciate the history of the Milwaukee Mafia without including Waukesha.
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 industry Prohibition wasn’t as big of a boom for the Milwaukee Mafia as other mobs Eric gets Gavin off on a tangent about the […]
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 “Irish” when they were born in the United States, but this is the shorthand law enforcement uses when gangs recruit based on a person’s heritage, so […]
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 Balistrieri John Alioto Walter Brocca Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia
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://kingsridgemedia.com/MM/the-milwaukee-balistrieri-family-dont-sell-them-short/ Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia Check out our episode sponsor: Appleton Podcast Co-op
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 information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia
Introducing our Newest podcast Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem launching on August 3, 2021. Check it out and subscribe at FoxCitiesMM.com Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH