Gangland Wire
Gangland Wire Crime Stories is a unique true crime podcast. The host, Gary Jenkins, is a former Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit Detective. Gary uses his experience to give insigtful twists on famous organized characters across the United States. He tells crime stories from his own career and invites former FBI agents, police officers and criminals to educate and entertain listeners.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 548
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Louis “Louis the Coin” Colavecchio
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode of Gangland Wire, host Gary Jenkins dives into the thrilling st…
Mon 04 Dec 2023
Giacomo “Black Jack” Tocco
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode of Gangland Wire, we delve into the fascinating story of Giacom…
Thu 30 Nov 2023
A Murder in Nassau County
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins tells a captivating story of Tommy Karate Pitera and his associates. We start off with the tale of Billy Bright, a New York kid who teams up with Frank Gan…
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Rob Angelo “The Hook” LaPrietra?
We have an incredible story to share in today’s episode. It revolves around three burglars, Jerry Scalise, Art Rachel, and Bobby Palia, who were connected to the Chicago outfit. These individuals wer…
Sun 26 Nov 2023
Chicago Outfit Goes to London
In this episode, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins dives into the thrilling story of two master thieves from Chicago, Jerry the Monk Scalise and Art the Brain Rachel…
Fri 24 Nov 2023
Corleone Sicily with Justin Cascio
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, Gary discusses with Justin Cascio, a mafia genealogist, his bo…
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Giacamo Tocco – Detroit Partnership
In this episode of Gangland Wire, a Retired KCPD Intelligence Detective looks into the fascinating story of Giacomo “Blackjack” Tocco, an influential figure in the Detroit Mafia. Tocco, born in 1927 …
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Canadian Mafia
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, he interviews Peter Edwards, a reporter from the Toronto Star …
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Anthony Accardo Impersonates a Lawyer
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this bonus episode, we explore the fascinating relationship between Tony Acc…
Wed 01 Nov 2023
Andrea Giovino – Get Gotti
In this episode of Gangland Wire, Gary looks into the life of Andrea Giovino and her long-standing involvement with the mafia. Growing up in Brooklyn, Andrea’s family was deeply intertwined with orga…
Wed 01 Nov 2023
Frank Ragano and Santo Trafficante Jr.
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Gary and Australian contributor Tony Taouk examine the life and career of mob l…
Mon 30 Oct 2023
NYPD and Corruption
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, Gary talks with retired NYPD cop turned-author Vic Ferrari. Vi…
Thu 26 Oct 2023
Sam Manninaro’s Big Score
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Gary interviews David Rabinovitch, an EMMY-winning investigative journalist and…
Mon 23 Oct 2023
Vito Genovese was not a nice man
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this short episode, Gary tells a short overview of the feared Mafia boss Vit…
Wed 18 Oct 2023
Billy D’Elia and Russell Bufalino
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, I speak with author Matt Birkbeck about the life of William “B…
Mon 16 Oct 2023
Jilly Greca – The Man Who Cleared the Way for Donnie Brasco
In this episode of Gangland Wire, Gary Jenkins delves into the story of Donnie Brasco, aka Joe Pistone, and his introduction to the mob through a minor criminal named Jilly Greca. Jilly, whose real n…
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Rochester Mob War
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. He welcomes Mafia author Blair Kenny, who lived through the Rochester Mob wars …
Mon 09 Oct 2023
John Gotti and Bruce Cutler
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Gary and Tony Taouk discuss the famous mafia attorney Bruce Cutler and his repr…
Mon 02 Oct 2023
Scarface Capone v. Dapper Don John Gotti
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. Gary and Camillus “Cam” Robinson compare and contrast the lifestyles, managemen…
Mon 25 Sep 2023
The Life and Crimes of Jimmy Chagra – Part 6
Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this sixth and final episode of the six-part series documenting the life and…
Mon 18 Sep 2023
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