Milwaukee Mafia

It was alleged by the Board of State Bar Commissioners that Attorney Mark Catlin, Jr. induced or led various people to believe that he possessed influence in pardon or parole matters; that he accepted money from people who had the corrupt intention of influencing official conduct; and that Catlin knew of such intention.Louis Fazio, John Mandella, Jerome Mandella, and Dominic Lampone were convicted of murder in 1946. [An exclusive write-up about Mike Farina's murder is available on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia]In December 1953, Attorney Mark Catlin, Jr. indicated that he had checked the record of Louis Fazio and "found it good." He agreed to work for Louis in the background if the Fazios paid $5,000 in advance and promise $5,000 more upon Louis' release. On January 8, 1954, Louis' brother, Frank, paid $5,000 in cash to Catlin and Judge Hedding (who referred the Fazio family to Catlin). No receipt was given. Catlin took $4,000 with him and left $1,000 with Hedding, who had been working on the matter without receiving compensation.Note: Gavin unintentionally uses the terms "parole" and "pardon" interchangeably. The distinction and clarification can be found here: https://gavinschmitt.com/mark-catlins-pardon-parole-scandal/Check out Gavin's siteshttps://milwaukeemafia.com/https://gavinschmitt.com/

In the podcast's first ever guest appearance, Justin Cascio from Mafia Genealogy, talks about his research into his family roots that lead to Giuseppe Morello, aka “The Clutch Hand” - a member of the mafia in Corleone.https://mafiagenealogy.wordpress.com/https://www.facebook.com/mafiagenealogyMacaroni WarsMoral Basis of a Backward Society by Edward C. Banfield: Analyzing families in southern Italy in 1955, Moral Basis of a Backward Society discusses how poverty is a result of the inability to trust or associate strongly outside of immediate family.Assessing Vulnerable and Strategic Positions in a Criminal Network (Carlo Morselli)

Jack Enea was a member of the Milwaukee Mafia, and was considered to be one of the “Young Turks”, which also included John DiTrapani and Frank LaGalbo, who had angled to take over leadership from Milwaukee Mafia boss John Alioto. Under Alioto’s rule, the muscling of gamblers and legitimate businesses stopped, but internal dissent continued. DiTrapani spread the word that he would pay for “hits” in order to get the leadership role. This would lead to his eventual death, Enea’s death, and cause LaGalbo to lose stature and to transfer his mafia membership.On November 29, 1955, Jack Enea was murdered. His bullet-riddled body was found in a ditch in rural Waukesha County by a mail carrier. Enea had seven bullets from a .38 in him, two of those lodged in his spine. No one has been held accountable for his death.Links:Episode notes: https://milwaukeemafia.com/jack-enea/Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3JuCS6QPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

John DiTrapani rose to prominence within the Milwaukee Mafia in the early 1950s. He was considered to be one of the “Young Turks”, which also included Jack Enea and Frank LaGalbo, who had angled to take over leadership from Milwaukee Mafia boss John Alioto. Under Alioto’s rule, the muscling of gamblers and legitimate businesses stopped, but internal dissent continued. DiTrapani spread the word that he would pay for “hits” in order to get the leadership role. This would lead to his eventual death, Enea's death, and cause LaGalbo to lose stature and to transfer his mafia membership.John DiTrapani was murdered outside the LaTosca Cafe around midnight on the night of March 17, 1954. His bullet-riddled body was found behind the wheel of his light blue 1952 Cadillac sedan at 425 North Van Buren Street in Milwaukee. Frank LaGalbo would later tell an informant that DiTrapani was killed because he tipped off police that the Chicago Outfit was behind a gambling deal that took a large sum of money from oil baron Robert Roman. This alleged motive was never proven, and the murder remains unprosecuted to this day.The murder was no doubt a mob hit, and it was the catalyst that caused the Milwaukee Police Department to look into the Milwaukee Mafia and Milwaukee's Italian-related crime more closely than ever before. The investigation uncovered a lot of information about the Milwaukee Mafia and John DiTrapani's involvement. It also found that DiTrapani was shady in his private life, too.For more information: milwaukeemafia.com/john-ditrapaniLinks:Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

Frequent mob target John Sullivan, more commonly known as “Blackie”, and later “Blackie the Sieve”. He earned the nickname due to how many times he's been shot, and survived.For more on Blackie Sullivan, visit: https://milwaukeemafia.com/blackie-sullivan/Links:Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

Sidney Brodson was very smart, and was able to use his intelligence to profit, legally, as a gambler. On March 24, 1951, Sidney Brodson testified before the Kefauver Committee to provide his advice on how Congress could address illegal gambling. Brodson opted to overshare by revealing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals across the country with whom he placed bets. The hearing was televised, and police officers viewing the televised proceedings learned for the first time of the gambling activities in their towns.No good deed goes unpunished, right? Although Brodson could not be arrested for gambling because his methods were not illegal, the government found another way to punish him. In October 1951, the federal government requested Brodson pay $343,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest for the years 1945-1950, as he had not been reporting his gambling wins as income. The state of Wisconsin announced that they, too, were looking into Brodson’s tax delinquencies, and indeed shortly thereafter they sent him a $40,000 bill to be paid by November 18 (roughly two weeks) or face liens on his property.More info on this episode: https://milwaukeemafia.com/sidney-brodsonLinks:Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

To jumpstart 2022, we are giving you another sample of our exclusive Patreon audio. It's a more casual podcast where Gavin answers listener questions.Patreon is $2/month, and includes 2 exclusive podcast episode of behind the scenes content each month: https://www.patreon.com/MilwaukeemafiaThis Patreon clip is from our 11/30/2021 release where Gavin talks about requesting records, and the various agencies he's worked with. He discusses who has been the best to work with, and which have been the worst to work with.To listen to the whole episode, and the other episodes, sign up at https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia Thank you for your support!Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH

The 1950s were a time of great heists in the Milwaukee Mafia. Most notably there was the burglary at the Reno home of Lavere Redfield. Lesser known was the fraudulent bankruptcy surrounding Scanlon's Music in downtown Milwaukee. And then, one of the least successful... the hijacking of meat.This episode includes names such as Anthony LaRosa, Joseph "The Viper" Guarniere, Harold Klein, Thomas "Tommy Fish" Piscitello, and Sam "Banjo Eyes" Vermiglio.Additional information can be found at: https://milwaukeemafia.com/meat-hijackingLinks:Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

We wanted to give you a sample of our exclusive Patreon audio. It's a more casual podcast where Gavin answers listener questions.Patreon is $2/month, and includes 2 exclusive podcasts each month: https://www.patreon.com/MilwaukeemafiaThis Patreon clip is from our 12/14/2021 release where Gavin discusses a listener-submitted question: Was Frank Balistrieri ever more powerful than Sam Giancana? (For reference, Sam Giancana was the boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1957 to 1966.)To listen to the whole episode, and the other episodes, sign up at https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia Thank you for your support!Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH

This episode focuses on Steve DiSalvo's criminal endeavors, including a business deal with an undercover FBI agent that would ultimately land many, including Frank Balistrieri, in prison.DiSalvo is considered to be the right-hand man to Frank Balistrieri. Although it is not clear how DiSalvo was initially affiliated with the Milwaukee Mafia given that he had no immediate family in the mafia, he became very active in the criminal organization. By 1959, when the FBI took an active interest in Milwaukee’s criminal underworld, Steve DiSalvo was highly sought after.DiSalvo's closest associates were Frank Stelloh, Buster Balestrere and Joseph Gurera, all considered to be enforcers or "the muscle" for the mob. Balestrere and Gurera had been “imported” from Kansas City, where they had been known hitmen.Most of the topics covered in this episode will be covered in more depth in future episodes.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

In this episode, Gavin and Eric discuss a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin cheese company's ties to the Mafia.According to federal investigators, the Grande Cheese Company of Fond du Lac “was born out of a Chicago gang war in 1939”. Chicago mobster Ross Prio is credited with starting the business in 1941.In January 1963, Wisconsin Governor John W. Reynolds claimed that a “network of organized crime” existed in Fond du Lac, Milwaukee and Kenosha counties, the center of Wisconsin’s Italian cheese industry. Governor Reynolds also claimed there was “an invasion of the cheese industry by gangsters who maintain connections with crime syndicates across the nation.”Murders:Thomas OnegliaJames DeAngeloOnofrio VitaleVincent BeneventoLeRoy SommersLinks:Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MilwaukeemafiaInformer Magazine link with sources: http://informer-journal.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-mob-and-wisconsin-cheese.html

Join Gavin and Eric as they discuss John Alioto, former boss of the Milwaukee Mafia from 1952-1961.The Aliotos were deeply connected to crime through blood and marriage, setting up the Milwaukee Family to be among the most intra-related in the country.He was largely in the background during his reign. Early in life, he was a murder suspect in the death of Albert Scorsone, and was loosely tied in to an insurance scam in New York City. Alioto tended to focus more on his legitimate business prospects, and did as little as possible to bring on the heat from police and federal authorities.Alioto’s most notable relative was Frank Balistrieri, his son-in-law.In this episode, Eric will ask a question that will share some foreshadowing information on the relationship between John Alito and Frank Balistrieri - which is coming up in future episodes.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

Topics:PinballHorse racingPolicy (number) wheelsJohn Doe investigationsLinks:Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MilwaukeemafiaBonus fact: In 1963, the Wisconsin supreme court ruled free plays on pinball machines were illegal - even though there was little enforcement behind the law. In 1980, Wisconsin legalized free plays.

People included in this episode:Joe VallonePasquale MigliaccioJoe BedamiHasso PestalazziPat FerraraLinks:Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

In this episode, Gavin talks through the murders of three Scaffidi family members: Vincenzo "James" Scaffidi, Anthony, and Joseph.On Saturday, March 14th, 1891, Antonio Scaffidi was murdered in prison along with Joseph P. Macheca and Antonio Marchesi.Vincenzo Scaffidi was shot six times from behind on the evening of December 12, 1919. He was found lying in a ditch on Whitnall Avenue in the town of Lake (now the location of Mitchell Airport), his .38 revolver still in his shirt.In the early morning of January 6, 1944, five bandits held up bartenders Eugene R. Reichman and William Hetrick as they were leaving Bensinger Bowling and Billiards at the corner of 27th and Kilbourn. The police arrived, causing the robbers to flee. Patrolman Charles Jackelen, shot and killed Anthony Scaffidi; he was hit in the rear shoulder as he ran away, and the bullet came out his neck, two inches below his chin. Scaffidi actually made it another 75 yards before collapsing in the snow. Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

Gavin continues on with Tony Gennaro snitching from prison. In the last episode, Tony, while an inmate at Waupun, sent a letter to Milwaukee’s captain of detectives, Adolph Kraemer. Tony writes: “If you want to talk with me about them, I would like to talk to you alone. Please don’t tell anyone about my name, because I am a prisoner and there are many Italian fellows from the Third Ward here; keep quiet and afterward you will find out many important things concerning them.”Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

In this episode, Gavin covers the murder of Jack Dentice, and part one of Tony Gennaro snitching from prison. There are two different versions of the motive for Jack's murder, and Frank LaGalbo is included in both of them."During dinner, LaGalbo and Jack got into an argument about girls and LaGalbo told Jack that his girl was a prostitute and that she worked for his uncle, Vince Crupi.”Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

Gavin walks listeners through stories of bombings and murder in this episode.Wisconsin’s Sicilian Mafia a was primarily based in Milwaukee, but the suburb of Waukesha had its own Italian community. One cannot fully appreciate the history of the Milwaukee Mafia without including Waukesha.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

In this episode, a listener asks what makes the Milwaukee Mafia different from other mobs, such as New York and Chicago.The answers:Working as city employees while controlling the garbage industryProhibition wasn't as big of a boom for the Milwaukee Mafia as other mobsEric gets Gavin off on a tangent about the Milwaukee Mafia and Las VegasVending machines (remember when cigarettes were sold in vending machines?)And some stories that Gavin has come across he has found surprisingA bubble gun patentA Persian rug dealerLinks:Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MilwaukeemafiaNote: The audio quality was updated on 01/07/2022. The content is the same, but the listening experience should be an improvement.

The Milwaukee Mafia was primarily Sicilian (by definition). What other ethnic groups participated in Milwaukee crime? Gavin's Note: I am not always comfortable referring to someone as "Sicilian" or "Irish" when they were born in the United States, but this is the shorthand law enforcement uses when gangs recruit based on a person's heritage, so I'm following their lead.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

In this episode Gavin discusses the Apalachin, New York meeting (November 14th, 1957), and J. Edgar Hoover's Top 10 Hoodlum List. Notable Milwaukee "Hoodlums" on the list include:Frank BalistrieriJohn AliotoWalter BroccaVisit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

In this "mini" episode, a listener asks Gavin: "What are some of the common Mafia myths?" He covers some, but far from all of them.Check out our website for more information: https://milwaukeemafia.com/the-milwaukee-balistrieri-family-dont-sell-them-short/Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MilwaukeemafiaCheck out our episode sponsor: Appleton Podcast Co-op

The prime suspect in the Frank Aiello murder has left town. This time we catch up with him. Will Aiello's killer be brought to justice?Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

Introducing our Newest podcast Fox Cities Murder and Mayhem launching on August 3, 2021. Check it out and subscribe at FoxCitiesMM.comGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH

So many murders in the Third Ward seem to be random. But this time, the victim is the grandson of mob boss Vito Guardalabene and nephew of Angelo and Pete Guardalabene. Who would dare strike the family?Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

With the Genna brothers out of the way, Joseph Aiello stands in Capone's way of being the undisputed boss of Chicago. This episode contains information about:Joseph AielloAl CaponeThe Sicilian UnionMichele MerloTony LombardoBugs MoranAlthough this episode is not directly related to the Milwaukee Mafia, it is important information for next week's episode.Information for this episode came primarily from http://www.myalcaponemuseum.com/id99.htm.Other Links:Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MilwaukeemafiaNote: Audio modified for better quality on 12/30/2021. No content was changed.

After being in America only four months, Alberto Speciale was shot by two gunmen on February 17, 1926 at the corner of Lyon and Jackson Streets in Milwaukee. When investigating Speciale's murder, the police find mysterious letters and many dead ends. For more information: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Wiki/alberto-speciale/This episode is based on Chapter 8 of Gavin's book: The Milwaukee MafiaVisit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's BooksPatreonNote: The audio quality was updated 03/03/2022. The content is the same, but it should be a better listening experience.

Chicago's mob boss was Al Capone, right? Well... it didn't have to be that way. A band of brothers stood in his path.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

On August 28, 1928, Tony Kuzmanovich closed up his restaurant at 3 am with $800, and headed home with his wife. Ad the couple were headed home, a car came alongside of their car at the corner of 65th and Wisconsin, only a block from their destination. A man yelled for Tony to pull over, which Tony did, and then a sawed-off shot gun was pointed at Tony and his wife.Assuming he was the target of a robbery, Tony reached for his wallet, but the man with the shotgun likely thought that Tony was pulling a gun when he went for his wallet, so the gunman never even gave Tony a chance. The assailant fired.For a brief moment Tony clinched his chest, before going limp. Tony was dead.Nothing was taken, and Tony's wife was left without injury. Who wanted Tony dead?Links:Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MilwaukeemafiaNote: Audio quality updated 01/06/2022. It is still not to our quality standards, but should allow for a better listening experience.

An overview of the Guardalabene Milwaukee Mafia family in the 1920s.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

The Sorce name will come up again, but this first time doesn't end well.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

Bodies are piling up, but now we have the most dastardly murder yet: an unarmed grandmother. Also, we briefly touch on Kenosha.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

We take a deep dive into the world of counterfeiting circa 1910. Also, how the National Archives is making research easier every day!Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

We finish up the deadly years of 1911-1912 with a few more stories of wanton bloodshed.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

Yes, it does. But does it still exist in MILWAUKEE? Join hosts Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they examine the evidence.MilwaukeeMafia.com

Two men named Dominic Leone... one a respected priest, the other the victim of a vicious murder. In this episode their two stories overlap.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

1950s: a handful of Milwaukee crooks are behind what may have been the biggest burglary in American history. Where did the money go?Lavere Redfield entered the sphere of the Milwaukee Mafia on February 29, 1952. A 400-pound safe containing $1.5-2.5 million in currency, securities and gems was stolen from Redfield's 15-room Reno, Nevada mansion.This story is one of Gavin's top 3 most favorite stories! (You can hear the excitement in his tone!)Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

Gavin discusses his book "Great Lakes Pirate: The Adventures of Roaring Dan Seavey" - the tale of the only man ever arrested for piracy on the Great Lakes.GavinSchmitt.comGavin's BooksPatreonNote: Audio quality updated 03/05/2022. The content is the same, but the audio has been updated for a better listening experience.

In the 1910s, murder in the Third Ward was common enough that the newspapers barely followed up on them, and rarely got the names right. Even worse, almost nobody was ever caught!Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

The first man to die at the hands of a Milwaukee Sicilian: James Soukop. How did the community react? Who could they trust?Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia

In this episode we discuss Vincent Crupi and his network of brothels he ran in Milwaukee, which ends up landing him in prison. Once in prison he starts a whole new set of crimes which are investigated later on in his life--Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected] the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFSBook Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

In the second part of garbage collection we learn how the Mob is able to exploit Garbage collection employees and the violence that results from there exploitations--Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected] the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFSBook Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

In this episode we take a look at Garbage collection and how it worked in Milwaukee in the late 1800's. This is a 2 part episode and in the second part we will discuss how the mafia got involved with the Garbage collection industry.--Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at [email protected] the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.Get Gavin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFSBook Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

In this week's episode we look at the traditional structure of the Mafia, and get an understanding of the positions within that structure.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia10/20/2021 Update: The audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!

A broad overview of Prohibition and its enforcement in Milwaukee. Was the city of Miller, Pabst, Schlitz and Blatz ready to turn off the tap?Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia10/20/2021 Note: Audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!

So you want to join the Mafia... are you eligible? What do you have to do to get in?Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia10/20/2021 Update: The audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!

The first members of the Milwaukee Mafia originated from Italy. In this episode, Gavin discusses Santa Flavia and Prizzi.A quote from Gavin in this episode: "The mafia, as most people know, comes from Sicily.  Sicily is an Island off the coast of the southern part of Italy.  What I find interesting is that each different mafia group in the United States, whether it’s Milwaukee or New York or Chicago or Los Angeles or any major city that has one, they come from different cities in Sicily."Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia11/04/21: Audio has been re-uploaded with better quality. Enjoy!

Milwaukee's Italian community settled in the Third Ward. But why was the area open for settlement in the first place?Join Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they dive into the Third Ward fire, and how that lead to it being a community for Italian immigrants.Visit MilwaukeeMafia.com for more informationGavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia02/06/2022: Audio has been re-uploaded with better quality. Same content - just better audio editing. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Milwaukee Mafia Podcast! This intro gives a little background on Gavin Schmitt and the podcast.How Gavin got into researching the Milwaukee MafiaWhat books Gavin has published (as of 01/2021)Gavin's contact informationYou can visit our website at MilwaukeeMafia.comNote: The audio has been updated for a better listening experience. Enjoy!Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQHPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia