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Lara and Nina discuss Louis Manocchio's surrender to the authorities in the summer of 1979 after being on the lam for nearly a decade. In what was a complete shock to the prosecution Jack "Red" Kelley comes to the rescue in an unexpected turn of events. Related epsiodes: Gaslit 1 Gaslit 2 Where in the World is Louis Manocchio Jack’s Justice part 1, 2 and 3 The Summer of 69 Is it Safe to go in the Water? - The Loansharks are Back

Lara and Nina discuss the history of Jai Alai in the US, and how it was a perfect opportunity for organized crime groups who wanted to expand their gambling operations. The delve into H. Paul Rico's position in World Jai Alai, and the people who lost their lives either because of their direct involvement in Jai Alai or because of Boston area organized crime figures such as Whitey Bulger, Stevie Flemmi and Johnny Martorano.

In this episode, Nina and Lara delve into the impeachment case brought against judge Alcee Hastings after FBI Special Agent H. Paul Rico cut his retirement short to go undercover as Frank Romano. The Romano brothers were associates of Tony Pro Provenzano who was rumored to be involved in the disappearance of Teamster boss, Jimmy Hoffa. Here about the sting operation the Feds hoped would bring down the judge, and how a few local guys including Raymond Partiarca were loosely connected to it all.

Lara is still waging her Pizza War against Nina, but they're both serving up another slice of Mafia history in today's episode. There's a recap of the Raymond "Baby" Curcio hit and Nicky Palmigiano's testimony against Raymond Patriarca and Rudy Sciarra. The discussion moves onto the murder victims of 1981 including Ronnie and Debra Davis, Angelo Patrizzi, Georgie Pappas, an innocent cabbie named Allan Matloff, and tattoo artist Dennis Roche.

Nina and Lara discuss art theft as a negotiating tool including the master of such deals, Myles Connor. The Rossettis including Mark, Stephen and Ralph and two of their heists are on the list of topics along with Richard Megna, Louis Royce and Richie "Nine Lives" Devlin. And Nina makes a confession!

Nina and Lara discuss the gangland slayings that took place in the Boston area in 1980. Sal Sperlinga, Stevie Hughes Jr., Louis Litif, Robert Lamonica and others are profiled. They also delve into the wrongful imprisonment of Fred Weichel, Whitey Bulgers involvement and Nina's obsession with beach pizza!

Lara and Nina discuss the Massachusetts State Police surveillance operation of the Lancaster Street Garage in Boston that began in the summer of 1980. Their goal was to collect evidence and make a case against Whitey Bulger and the Winter Hill gang. Little did they know that two of their subjects where FBI informants who were enjoying the full protection of their handlers. The girls tell some stories about a few of the men who frequented the garage, and the Staties' day in court some 33 years later. 00:00 Introduction 01:40The Lancaster Street Garage 05:30 Law Enforcement's Struggles with the Wiretaps 11:04 The Guests 16:43 The Long Road to Justice: Bulger's Trial 17:36 Teasers for Future Episodes

Lara and Nina delve into the homicides in Boston and the surrounding area during 1979, exploring various unsolved murders and the connections between some of the victims and organized crime. They discuss notable cases, including Joseph "Chris" D'Amelio and Anthony "Dapper" Corlito's slaying on the same street in the North End of Boston.

Lara and Nina discuss Operation Lobster, a joint undercover FBI/Mass State Police operation targeting the Winter Hill Gang. They also delve into the background of infamous former FBI agent John Zip Connolly and his connections with notorious and illustrious figures like Whitey Bulger and Billy Bulger. And of course the truck hijacking case that resulted from the undercover work of Special Agent Nick "Doc" Gianturco. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Summer Topics 00:25 The Lobster and Loan Shark Case 00:54 John Zip Connolly's Background 02:45 Connolly's Early Career and Connections 05:22 Connolly's Transfer to Boston 06:59 Operation Lobster Begins 10:47 The Undercover Operation Details 15:02 The End of Operation Lobster 18:19 Aftermath and Convictions

The girls delve into loan sharking in Massachusetts in the 1970s, focusing on key figures like Jimmy Martorano and the various legal challenges they faced. They discuss the timeline of the arrests, the run up to Operation Lobster, the ongoing legal battles and the connection of some of the men to Lara's father, Richie. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement 01:02 Loan Sharking in Massachusetts 05:33 The Case Against Loan Sharks 11:20 Legal Troubles and Appeals 15:05 Wrap-Up and Future Episodes

The girls delve into the criminal activities surrounding Howie Winter in the 1970s, focusing on the pinball case and the subsequent race fixing scandal. They discuss the key players involved and the legal proceedings that followed exploring the testimonies of witnesses and the eventual verdicts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Schedule Changes 00:45 The Pinball Case Overview 02:39 The Race Fixing Case Begins 05:39 Key Players and Investigations 08:13 The Role of Witnesses and Testimonies 11:11 The Trial and Its Developments 14:03 Chula's Cooperation and Its Consequences 16:35 The Indictments and Their Implications 18:35 Conclusion

Thanks to technical difficulties and Nina being on strike in protest of said tech issues, Lara is flying solo today. She talks about the gangland slayings of 1978 in the Boston area and Rhode Island. Some of the men profiled in this episode are Joseph "Joe Onions" Scanlon, Joseph DiFronzo, Joseph Patrizzi and George Basmajian.

Lara and Nina delve into the infamous Blackfriars Massacre that occurred in Boston in June of 1978, exploring the profiles of the victims, the details of the crime scene, the investigation that followed, and the various theories surrounding the suspects involved. The girls discuss the complexities of the case, including the connections between the victims and organized crime, as well as the aftermath of the massacre. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Blackfriars Massacre 02:56 Profiling the Victims 05:37 The Crime Scene and Investigation 11:08 Business Entanglements and Motives 14:04 The Arrests 16:50 Background of the Defendants 22:38 The Role of Informants and Testimonies 26:23 The Aftermath of the Massacre 30:00 The Investigation and Legal Proceedings 33:38 Theories and Suspects in the Case

Nina and Lara wrap up this three part series about the men who were killed in gangland slayings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in 1977. The last 6 men who lost their lives were linked together not just geography and association but also by an international drug smuggling ring. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the 1977 Drug Smuggling Case 02:04 The Discovery of the Ghost Ship 04:47 The Murders of Ralph Imperatore and Billy Lavin 07:43 The String of Homicides: Gerald Christy, Ronald Leone, Rudy Baronet, and Cesar Ledda 10:18 Theories and Connections

The girls delve into two of the mob related homicide cases of 1977, focusing on the lives and deaths of Mike Ross and Dennis Lytwyn aka Danny Raimondi. They explore the circumstances surrounding Ross' murder, his connections to organized crime, and the man who killed him. They wrap up with Lytwyn's story, the events that leading up to his death and the outcome of his murder trial.