209: Elaine Smith – Tokyo Joe, Botched Mob Hit

An episode of the FBI Case File Review podcast, hosted by Jerri Williams, titled "209: Elaine Smith – Tokyo Joe, Botched Mob Hit" was published on August 6, 2020 and runs 64 minutes.

August 6, 2020 ·64m · FBI Case File Review

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Retired agent Elaine Smith reviews her efforts to convince Ken "Tokyo Joe" Eto, the highest-ranking Asian-American mob associate, to cooperate against the Chicago mob, also known as "The Outfit." In an attempt to secure his cooperation, Elaine Smith successfully investigated Joe for interstate gambling violations. He turned her down until his mob associates attempted to kill him by shooting him in the head three times. After the botched hit, a 17-year cooperation relationship began between Elaine and Joe. The historical evidence he provided led to arrests, convictions, and long sentences for many of Chicago's top mobsters.

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