EPISODE · Apr 13, 2022 · 41 MIN
Episode 53: Joe Bonanno
from The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast · host Jeff Nadu
On Episode 53 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Bonanno boss Joe Bonanno. Joe had a quick rise in the Mafia, he was born into it in Sicily. Upon arriving in America, he quickly vaulted into a leadership position and for years ran a family and made money. Ultimately though, many lost respect for him and he had an issue in his family that he ran away from. He eventually made a decision that would affect the future of the mob forever. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Episode 53 of the Sit Down, Jeff delves into the life of Bonanno boss Joe Bonanno. Joe had a quick rise in the Mafia, he was born into it in Sicily. Upon arriving in America, he quickly vaulted into a leadership position and for years ran a family and made money. Ultimately though, many lost respect for him and he had an issue in his family that he ran away from. He eventually made a decision that would affect the future of the mob forever. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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