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EPISODE · May 31, 2022 · 55 MIN

Knockout Blow to the Italian Mafia in the US: Part 2

from Heroes Behind Headlines · host Heroes Behind Headlines

Part 2 with Mike McGowan continues, detailing how the FBI dealt the most devastating blow to the Italian Mafia in its US history. In this episode, the story concludes with the takedown of kingpins Joseph ‘Skinny Joey’ Merlino, and ‘Boston’ Bobby Luisi.The Italian Mafia is well known as the dominant organized crime force in the history of the United States. However, this is no longer the case. HBH is excited to be joined by former FBI Special Agent Mike McGowan, who led a series of operations across multiple cities & targeted three different mob families, collectively dealing a blow to ‘La Cosa Nostra,’ from which they have never recovered.These operations accomplished something once thought impossible: relegating the Italian Mafia to also-ran status.Mike McGowan is a legendary FBI Special Agent. During his decorated career, he completed more than 50 undercover missions. For context, most FBI undercover agents never work undercover cases - and the ones that do rarely work more than two.

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Part 2 with Mike McGowan continues, detailing how the FBI dealt the most devastating blow to the Italian Mafia in its US history. In this episode, the story concludes with the takedown of kingpins Joseph ‘Skinny Joey’ Merlino, and ‘Boston’ Bobby Luisi. The Italian Mafia is well known as the dominant organized crime force in the history of the United States. However, this is no longer the case. HBH is excited to be joined by former FBI Special Agent Mike McGowan, who led a series of operation...

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