The Hit Parade of 1977 - The Smugglers' Blues

Nina and Lara wrap up this three part series about the men who were killed in gangland slayings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in 1977. The last 6 men who lost their lives were linked together not just geography and association but also by an international drug smuggling ring.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the 1977 Drug Smuggling Case02:04 The Discovery of the Ghost Ship04:47 The Murders of Ralph Imperatore and Billy Lavin07:43 The String of Homicides: Gerald Christy, Ronald Leone, Rudy Baronet, and Cesar Ledda10:18 Theories and Connections

The girls delve into two of the mob related homicide cases of 1977, focusing on the lives and deaths of Mike Ross and Dennis Lytwyn aka Danny Raimondi. They explore the circumstances surrounding Ross' murder, his connections to organized crime, and the man who killed him. They wrap up with Lytwyn's story, the events that leading up to his death and the outcome of his murder trial.

Lara and Nina delve into the gangland slayings in Massachusetts in 1977, focusing on former Alcatraz inmate, Louis Arquilla, and others including Robert McFarland and Jackie DiFronzo.

In this episode, Lara and Nina delve into the 1977 gambling charges against several mob figures, including Larry Zannino, Abe Sarkis and Melvin Berger. They discuss the background of these individuals, the events leading up to the charges, the court proceedings, and the eventual sentencing. The conversation also touches on the life of Dominic Isabella, a figure in Boston organized crime, and how he was connected to Lara's father, Richie Chicofsky.00:00 Introduction and Milestones00:59 The 1977 Gambling Charges06:08 Larry Zannino's Early Days and Indictment10:39 Sentencing and Consequences15:57 Dominic Isabella's Arrest and Background

In this episode Lara and Nina discuss the Danvers Armory heist of 1976, where the weapons ended up, the attacks carried out by the IRA with some of the stolen M60s, their theories and more!

Much attention has been given to the Mafia induction ceremony of 1989 in Medford, Massachusetts, but few remember the ceremony that took place on October 5, 1977 in Boston. Lara and Nina discuss the men that were made that day and the testimony about the induction ceremony itself.Links:La "Causa" Nostra - The Hill - Part 1Family Feud - The Hill - Part 2Jack's Justice - Part 1 - The First Round of ArrestsNot Your Average Joe

Lara and Nina delve answer questions about Sonny Mercurio and Little Joe Napolitano. They introduce Joe Puzzangara, discuss informants, connections between various Mafia figures., their counterfeiting operations and the massage parlor case that was the first RICO case in Massachusetts.Joseph Puzzangara family treeRussell Nicholson episodes 13 and 25Chapters00:00 Mailbag Questions and Informants04:03 The Story of Joe Puzzangara09:57 Counterfeiting and Connections15:52 The Massage Parlor Case and RICO

This episode was inspired by a listener's email. Nina and Lara discuss Big Joe, Mickey and Little Joe Napolitano and their adventures in Maine including morphine, a still and a counterfeiting ring. 00:00Introduction to Organized Crime in Maine01:55Intel Laundering: The Dark Side of Information04:40The Napolitano Family 07:30Mickey Napolitano's Criminal Ventures10:12Little Joe Napolitano's Counterfeiting Operations13:09The Downfall of Little Joe Napolitano

In this episode, Lara and Nina revisit Nicky Bianco's early years including his time as a member of the Colombo Family and his return to Rhode Island, early legal troubles including income tax evasion, and his post prison career as a paralegal. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Question of the Week02:02 Nicky D'Anco's Background and Rise06:49 Nicky's Leadership and Legal Troubles12:43 Nicky's Post-Prison Life and Legal Issues

Nina and Lara delve into the mob slayings of 1976 in Massachusetts and RI. The hosts explore key figures, events, and the implications of these crimes, including the tragic story of Richie Castucci. They highlight the intertwining lives of mobsters, law enforcement, and the consequences of greed and betrayal.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:07 Exploring the Winter Hill Murders05:04 The Power of the Lam08:24 The Death of Frank "ChiChi" Cucchiara09:33 The Murder of Patrick J. Fabiano12:19 James F. Kearney15:05 Inmate Violence at Walpole20:07 The Downfall of John Eugene Rossi25:32 The Aftermath of Rossi's Death27:12 The Murder of Richie Castucci30:22 The Financial Motives Behind Castucci's Death36:21 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Trials and Stories