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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 Author and historian Gavin Schmitt has poured over historical documents to present the true history of the mafia to you.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
We take a deep dive into the world of counterfeiting circa 1910. Also, how the National Archives is making research easier every day! Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia
We finish up the deadly years of 1911-1912 with a few more stories of wanton bloodshed. Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia
Yes, it does. But does it still exist in MILWAUKEE? Join hosts Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they examine the evidence. MilwaukeeMafia.com
Two men named Dominic Leone… one a respected priest, the other the victim of a vicious murder. In this episode their two stories overlap. Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia
Redfield entered the sphere of the Milwaukee Mafia on February 29, 1952. A 400-pound safe containing $1.5-2.5 million in currency, securities and gems was stolen from Redfield’s 15-room Reno, Nevada mansion while he and Nell were out playing a mid-afternoon round of roulette.
Although not Milwaukee Mafia-related, Gavin previews his latest book — the tale of the only man ever arrested for piracy on the Great Lakes. Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia
In the 1910s, murder in the Third Ward was common enough that the newspapers barely followed up on them, and rarely got the names right. Even worse, almost nobody was ever caught! Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia
The first man to die at the hands of a Milwaukee Sicilian: James Soukop. How did the community react? Who could they trust? Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more information Gavin’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia