Show 10 More Episodes. Throughout the investigation, Tammi and her husband Jack Smith maintained they didnt know the couple Elizabeth claimed to have given the baby away to, but Elizabeth said the black market adoption was all coordinated through Tammi. So many people cooperated, that it is ridiculous.". ", Hook: "Would this be weeks of planning a hit? Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano is an American gangster who became underboss of the Gambino crime family. { Gravano: "Yes. I wanted people to understand the Mafia.". Host Briana Whitney and Chief Investigative Reporter Morgan Loew discuss and analyze whats happened over the past month, the changes they just learned about how the rest of this trial is going to go, and when we expect a verdict. THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 3 - The Arrest: Decades after the Canal Murders investigation went cold, a forensic genealogist cracks the case using DNA. Sammy the Bulls "Our Thing" podcast: https://www.sammythebull.com. : In this bonus episode, our host Briana Whitney and producer Serjio Hernandez are interviewed by Kris Pickel about how extensive their investigation was into the infamous Robert Fisher murder and disappearance case. Or Destined for Death Row? Whos gonna do what? Im a lion. A Phoenix Family Massacre: On November 16th 2022, the Hudgens family of five was found dead inside their Phoenix home. The Ravenite Social Club, where Gotti and Gravano used to meet with their crews was packed weekly with made men and associates playing cards, smoking cigars and eating the best of the neighborhood's food. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { But there were two key witnesses with critical information about Bryan Patrick Miller: his former mentor, and his former girlfriend. Im done. "He broke a lot of rules himself, he did a lot of things. Case Q&A: The Sleepwalker Murderer: Briana Whitney and Serjio Hernandez discuss the behind the scenes work of their investigation into The Sleepwalker Murderer. Theres a lot of really good sides to the mafia, theres bad sides to it and theres very ugly sides to it.". You were in these neighborhoods forever. Krystals mother. Gravano, who was once the second in command of the Gambino Crime Family, committed 19 mob murders, and cooperated with the Feds in 1991, which helped send mob boss John Gotti to prison for life. "My kids could live with something that was the truth. Mail fraud. Host: Elie Honig. In this special episode I was joined today by former Bonanno Crime Family captain Dominick Cicale. He was in exile from the streets of New York City that he clearly missed. This was supposed to be the final event to find enlightenment, but instead it led to death. Youre ruining it. I used to love this podcast. ", Gravano: "I think Ill be judged very good. THE ZOMBIE HUNTER Episode 7 - New State, New Victims: In the early 2000s, Bryan Patrick Miller moved to the Pacific Northwest. MAFIA LOSES ITS INFLUENCE IN NEW YORK'S LITTLE ITALY. On Dec. 16, 1985, the sharp sound of gunfire pierced the evening rush hour on a Midtown Manhattan street, and the Boss of Bosses, Gambinocrime family head Paul Castellano, and his driver, Tommy Bilotti, fell to the ground. But the original tile floor dating back to when the building was built in 1900 remains, a nod to its history. The search for the masterminds behind the plot would take years to find, but solving the case ultimately came down to love gone wrong. That was horrible. His interviews on YouTube have made him a sensation. This is not a gang. The 50-day trial led to an outcome nobody expected. Updated. Load more. Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. })(); Known by most as Sammy The Bull, Salvatore Gravano was born on March 12th, 1945 in Bensonhurst, a Brooklyn neighborhood with a predominantly Italian-American population to Gerry and Kay Gravano. These are professional hitmen.". "The mafia is a secret society and a brotherhood. This is the story of how Sammy the Bull became one of the most prolific Mafia hitmen to ever live. The woman who once tried to adopt Baby Gabriel: A key player in the missing Baby Gabriel Johnson case is Tammi Smith, who at one point tried to adopt the baby from his maternal mother, Elizabeth Johnson. The Sedona Sweat Lodge Deaths Episode 2: The Spiritual Warrior: The Sedona Sweat Lodge Deaths Episode 1: The Guru. http://www.sammythebull.com/shop/christmas-cardFollow Sammy on Facebook: http://facebook.com/salvatore.gravanoFollow Sammy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvatoregrFollow Sammy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GravanoTheBull Thats when police received new information that Miller may have confessed that he killed Brandy. Everything takes a shocking turn when Krystal is found dead in an apartment, with Raymond nowhere to be found. Case Q&A: The Trunk Murderess: Briana Whitney and producer Serjio Hernandez are interviewed about the behind the scenes process of putting the 1931 Trunk Murderess investigation together, what they found shocking and bizarre, and what they believe happened to the trunk murdered and her victims. Sammi Beatrice is a motivational speaker, podcast host, organization extraordinaire, and college student. That's him posing at the. At the age of 14 he joined the Rampers, a prominent street gang in Bensonhurst. Tune in to FOX 10 Phoenixfor the latestnews: By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Gravano rose to the top of American organized crime, becoming the underboss of the Gambino crime family, the No. Witness to the Mob: Directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan. They also learned that Brown had been casing the area and following the armed guards move. ", Gravano: "I wasnt kicking myself multiple times because the first time I kicked myself, I couldnt get my foot out of my [expletive] for about three years.". Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/shaunattwoodShaun Attwood's social media:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shaunattwood1?Instagram: https:/. This is his story. From his neighborhood, to a church, to the time of Millers arrest, hear the details of these chilling face-to-face encounters. Case Q&A: Robert Fisher: Dead or Alive? For the first time in nearly 30 years, new details were revealed about the horrific injuries to Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas when they were killed, and what the killer did with their bodies post-mortem. The bomb that killed Tucson businessman Gary Triano: In 1996, well-known businessman Gary Triano was assassinated by a bomb in a country club parking lot. He betrayed me. With Castellano out of the way, John Gotti rose to be the Gambino crime family boss. - Listen to Episode 97: Dominick Cicale by The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. ", Gravano: "No, of course not. Years after a womans death during a hunting trip in Africa was ruled accidental, new sordid details led the FBI to charge her husband, a prominent dentist, with her murder. Sammy the Bull would agree. { Gravano would eventually become Gottis number two the underboss. Is good cop/bad cop a real thing? THE LAST HITMAN Episode 3 - His Fate: A twist in the case brings an unexpected person to trial for the murders. The Arrest of Mr. Rape Torture Kill: A convicted sex offender who calls himself Mr. Case Q&A: Identifying Valentine Sally: In this bonus episode, host Briana Whitney and producer Serjio Hernandez are joined by Kris Pickel to discuss the behind the scenes process of putting the Valentine Sally investigation together, including the recent break in the case. True Crime Arizona Podcast: Sammy The Bull: The Making of a Mafia Hitman, The story of how Sammy the Bull came to be. The crime scene provided little-to-no answers as to who did this or how it happened, but technology may change that today. THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: It Finally Begins: Thirty years after the infamous Phoenix Canal Murders, the man and comic-book character accused of the killings stands trial. The Art of Interrogation: How do you get a suspect to crack? We need prison reform and I will speak out about it. His adoptive mother, Crystal Wilson, said he likely climbed out the window. Identifying 'Valentine Sally' & the 40-year search for answers: In February 1982, a girl's body was found off a rural highway in Northern Arizona. Country: United States. His motive wouldnt be found and he wouldnt be stopped until an attorney pieced together clues by who he was killing and what set him off. Turns out, he was working on an illicit deal in Las Vegas, but needed an unsuspecting place to funnel it all through. FOX 10's John Hook sat down with Sammy 'the Bull,' in the first part of a two-part series on the infamous mobster. Castellano had decreed that dealing drugs would be punished by death, and Gravano said that was the major impetus for the rub-out;Gotti crew member Angelo Ruggiero was caught on tape talking about heroin deals. Finding Robert Fisher Episode 5 - A Dive Bar off the Highway: Herb Greenbeck presents a new theory of where Robert Fisher went and what he did after the murders, based on strange questions he was asking during their camping trip together just weeks prior. "When I was done and I was getting out in 1995, the government asked me to go into the witness protection program. 'FAMILIES OF THE MAFIA' STAR KAREN GRAVANO EXPLAINS WHY DAD SAMMY THE BULL IS APPEARING ON MTV REALITY SHOW. SignUp for Newsletter. "It hurt the Mafia in a lot of ways," he said. : Bryan Patrick Miller is suspected in more attacks than hes been charged with. Jeff is welcomed today by former Gambino underboss Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano. But its NOT a murder charge. For the first time youll hear jailhouse recordings, phone calls, and new information, as we investigate new leads in this case. Killing somebody, especially a made guy or a captain outside the family, was definitely a no-no to all of us. It is no more. Latest was Mob Stories from the Front Line - Bonus. February 2, 2022 7:32pm. Finding Robert Fisher Episode 1 - The Murders: On the morning of April 10th, 2001, residents in Scottsdale, AZ woke up to a home exploding into flames. He fought them with such ferocity that some mobsters watching marveled that he went after them "like a bull." : In 2004, an armored car guard was shot dead outside a Phoenix movie theater by a man who fled with the $56,000 the guard had collected from the weekend movie receipts. We also examine how an insanity defense could eventually set him free. The only reason I gave it three stars is because of Sammy. Through the trials and tribulations of life and the ever-going changes, Sammi is on . I mean, thats just the way it is.". HE LIVED THE LIFE THAT COPPOLA AND SCORSESE ASPIRED TO PORTRAY., Fireside With The Underboss When I got out of PRISON, Fireside With The Underboss He's A Killer Some Of Us Will End Up In The Trunk Of A Car, Fireside With The Underboss Exposed John Gotti's Heroin Scam, Fireside With The Underboss I Hung Up The Phone 10 Minutes Later Swat Was At My Door, Fireside With The Underboss I Got Him Made, Later I Had To Take Him Out, Fireside With The Underboss If I'm not out in 15 Minutes, Come In & Kill Everybody, Fireside With The Underboss Framed Us For Murder, Asked Permission To Kill Him, Fireside With the Underboss He Told Chin Gigante To Go F** Himself, Fireside With The Underboss If We Pay This Money, Our Children Will Become Victims. The former underboss to John Gotti premieres his new venture Wednesday, the. Directed by James Carroll. Its been like that for a hundred years. Mob turncoat Salvatore (Sammy Bull) Gravano says he plotted with one of John Gotti's closest pals to kill the Dapper Don and take over the Gambino family's underworld empire. The storefront has since become a trendyshop, and,as an indication of the change of times, apartments in the former tenement rent for as much as $7,500 a month. Fireside with the Underboss - Maybe I Won't Walk Out of This Basement. Up Against the Mob is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. "Its your [expletive] friends who kill you. The streets need the boss and Im the boss. A weight off my shoulders. ", "There were many reasons that Castellano was shot. It [expletive] me up beyond my imagination.". Sammy got permission and had him made on his death bed. Dad referred to him as his right-hand man. Phoenix police suspect foul play is involved in her disappearance. Powered by appearances in The Secret and on TV with Oprah Winfrey and Larry King, he amassed a fortune and built an empire off of his thousands of followers. I covered Gotti and Gravano in the 1980s and '90s as a local television reporter and sat down with him in 1999 in Phoenix, where he lived. God knows, you may be at the back of the line. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! You cant have anything. Now if meaning at the back of the line is you go this way instead of this way and if down here is strip clubs, gambling and drinking and all kinds of [expletive], Im gonna say, woah, hold that bus, Im gonna go with that freak. } This week Sammy discusses how the Mafia is similar to Chess. Im gonna go down there.". Known by most as Sammy The Bull, Salvatore Gravano was born on March 12th, 1945 in Bensonhurst, a Brooklyn neighborhood with a predominantly Italian-American population to Gerry and Kay Gravano, both of whom hailed from Sicily. forms: { They release you with no ID, no nothing and expect you to find your way. I enjoy what Im doing right now. Meanwhile, for the first time, we get exclusive access to the full evidence file and crime scene photos that reveal new details and tips about the investigation. Sabotage of the Sunset Limited train: In 1995, the Sunset Limited Amtrak train derailed overnight in the middle of the Arizona desert. Finding Robert Fisher Episode 3 - Holy Sh*t, I Was Here: The investigation takes our crew into the woods where Robert Fishers car was found as they prepare to head underground for a search. Contact. Salvatore Gravano says hes left the life, but you never really retire from Cosa Nostra. Theres no killing, theres no stealing, were making a buck.". Sammy the rat. Meanwhile, a bombshell tip from Mexico shakes up the case with pictures that shock detectives. ", Gravano: "Just an accident. Hes a wise guy. Language: English Website: http://www.sammythebull.com Episodes Fireside with the Underboss - How the MAFIA is like CHESS 2/13/2023 More At the same time, a tip from 2004 in Canada still perplexes people with some of the most unusual investigative techniques ever used. PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- He confessed to 19 murders. She details a man on a bike stalking several people, including herself, and says she passed Brosso biking that night. at this point it just feels like it's a money graph for ad dollars . When you look at the country today, when I look at the country today, society, families like I grew up with, it's different. Now, hes sharing mob secrets including details surrounding JFKs assassination, how they pulled off high-profile hits, and where his life and legacy in U.S. history stands now. event : evt, Sammy is assigned to straighten out the confusion. The first podcast episode starts with the 1990 federal raid on Gotti's Manhattan headquarters in Little Italy, the Ravenite Social Club. This is his story. Whatever I did," he said. Sammy Gravano was known in olden days as Sammy the Bull. For the first time in a decade, she sat down to answer questions about how James Arthur Rays defense team tried to blame her and her husband for the deaths during the trial. Also what is up with just cutting off the episodes in mid-sentence? A close childhood friend of John Gottis, DeCicco was made underboss in December of 1985 after his involvement in the successful murder plot of the Gambino familys then boss, Paul Castellano. Everybody has a job, you have a job.". R. Hoffa" exclusively on our streaming service, Fox Nation. Im the last beating youre ever gonna give out and they knew that. FOX 10's John Hook sat down with Gravano, in the second part of a two-part series on the infamous mobster. Authorities believe she isnt the only victim. Sammi Abate 4 years ago Sammy "The Bull" Gravano was involved in nineteen murders. To cooperate with the government? Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/shaunattwoodShaun Attwood's social media:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shaunattwood1?Instagram: https:/. And I said, are you sure you want to do this.. you want this to happen? A group of mobsters who were watching from a cafe when he confronted the thieves remarked how little Sammy fought like a bull while taking on several larger kids at once, earning him the nickname The Bull. The truth," said Gravano. I brought down John Gotti and a number of other guys who were.. collateral damage. "Now look at Sammy the Bull Gravano, he has a podcast," said Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa. This time for financing an ecstasy drug ring with his son. ); The only reason I gave it three stars is because of Sammy. Whos over my shoulder? Participants were looking for comfort from James Ray as the tragedy unfolded in the dark of night, but he was seemingly nowhere to be found. "I thought it was time for me to do a podcast to tell my life's story, in detail, the good, the bad, the ugly. They discuss brand new tips and information, and answer the question they always getif they believe Robert Fisher is dead or alive. As far as looking over my shoulder, everytime I see a good looking woman pass me, I probably look over my shoulder, but other than that, I really dont look over my shoulder.". The Sedona Sweat Lodge Deaths Episode 1: The Guru: In the 2000s, James Arthur Ray rose to fame as a key figure in a self-help movement that mixed elements of spirituality, harmonic wealth, and eccentric activities. Whos gonna shoot me? First she told authorities she killed the baby, then said she gave him away in a black market adoption, and the web of lies and deceit began. Hes 75 now and wants to set the record straight. Its a blood oath for life until the day you die. Listen online, no signup necessary. About. All rights reserved. } Our Thing PodcastEpisode 1 - The Tipping PointDirected by: James CarrollOriginal Score and Sound Design by: Angelo PalazzoSammy recalls his last moments befo. Directed by James Carroll. Original Gangsters, a True Crime Talk Podcast. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. As far as cooperating, a couple of people including myself have a reputation for that, but hundreds of guys cooperated now. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Sedona Sweat Lodge Deaths Episode 6 - The Guru is Back: After serving time in prison, James Ray re-emerged in the self-help world again, selling his practices and teachings. Gotti wanted Milito killed for being a Castellano Loyalist. According to her family, a man from Tucson was coming up to meet her, but she stopped responding to his calls and texts suddenly. I didnt give a [expletive] no more. A rift was developing that would eventually lead Gravano to do the unthinkable: turn on his boss. This week Sammy discusses how the Mafia is similar to Chess. Little Miss Nobody identified after 62 years: Its been a heartbreaking mystery for more than 60 years, but thanks to a scientific DNA breakthrough, the identity of a murdered four-year-old girl known as Little Miss Nobody is finally known. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( All rights reserved. THE ZOMBIE HUNTER TRIAL: The Undercover Operation: In week two of the trial, we learn how police coordinated an undercover operation at a restaurant to get Bryan Patrick Millers DNA to see if it was a match to the DNA left at the Canal Murders scenes. Well give [Gotti] a shot. Will we ever really know if he is responsible for those? The next hit for Sammy is within the family and the target is the boss of all bosses. ABOUT SAMMY Known by most as "Sammy The Bull", Salvatore Gravano was born on March 12th, 1945 in Bensonhurst, a Brooklyn neighborhood with a predominantly Italian-American population to Gerry and Kay Gravano, both of whom hailed from Sicily. ", Gravano: "Paid off jurors, threatened people.. everything under the sun.". The house belonged to the Fisher family, and investigators quickly learned there were three bodies inside, and one family member missing- Robert Fisher. Enlarge Image. In his latest video podcast on YouTube, Sammy the Bull Gravano spoke about how he tried to shake down former President Donald Trump during the 1980's when Trump was building skyscrapers in Manhattan and Gravano controlled many parts of the contstruction industry in the Big Apple. } listeners: [], "The whole morale, the whole thing died down. Get unprecedented levels of access (previously reserved for made men only). SignUp for Newsletter The Murders on Bumble Bee Road: In 2003, a young couple goes camping overnight on Bumble Bee Road, Arizona to celebrate their one year anniversary. Investigators share what they struggle with most trying to solve this case, which leads us back to the Fisher family home and their Scottsdale neighborhood. The Early Life Of Sammy The Bull Before He Became A Mafia Murderer Born in Brooklyn in 1945, Sammy The Bull Gravano grew up in Bensonhurst, a Brooklyn neighborhood with a predominantly Italian-American population. } 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. With Nicholas Turturro, Tom Sizemore, Debi Mazar, Abe Vigoda. In this sneak peek at Thursday's new episode of "Families of the Mafia" on . Fireside with the Underboss - How the MAFIA is like CHESS. ABC Today, Gravano continues to tell his story publicly and appears to settle his scores in a new way. This is the story of how Sammy the Bull became one of the most prolific Mafia hitmen to ever live. 32 min. It includes interviews with FBI lawmen who helped put Gravano away and his daughter Karen's shocking reaction when he told her he decided to cooperate with the feds. Sammy the Bull: The Making of a Mafia Hitman True Crime Arizona True Crime He confessed to 19 murders.