EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 50 MIN
Episode 171: Charles "Lucky" Luciano
from Unsung Murder Ballads · host Janus Dead & Joyous Dead
We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!!In this episode Janus and Joyous discuss the life and many crimes of one of the Mafia's founding fathers, Lucky Luciano. Having been the visionary behind the way the 5 New York Mafia crime families structured themselves to insulate their leaders from liability, Luciano's legacy ensures.
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