The Hit Parade of 1975: Mob Activity, Conspiracies, and Murders of 1975

In their first full episode in two years, the hosts dive into a detailed recount of mob-related events and murders from 1975. The episode covers various crimes, including the deaths of Ben Tilley, Carmen "Gags" Gagliardi, Dickie Callei, Buffy Baccari, Eddie "Bulldog" Connors, and Tommy King. It also touches on notable incidents like the release of Raymond Patriarca, the failed car bombing of Mike Manfredi, and a house arson involving Andrew Manocchio. The hosts promise to follow up on unanswered questions and upcoming episodes, including a deep dive into the Bonded Vault heist next week.00:00 Introduction and Comeback00:55 Listener Questions and Conspiracy Theories03:38 Pronunciation Woes and Personal Anecdotes06:25 Technical Updates and 1975 Overview07:08 Raymond Patriarca's Parole and Mob Activities10:29 Carmen Gagliardi's Death and Historical Mob Hits16:33 Rico Sacrimone's Murder and Boxing Connections18:35 Rhode Island Murders and Informant Gossip24:45 Federal Hill Neighborhood Corporation Scandal25:38 The Abbey's Tap Gang and Italian Civil Rights League29:05 The Murder of Callei31:24 Buffy Baccari's Murder37:22 Eddie Bulldog Connors Murder and the Heist40:16 Andrew Manocchio's House Bombing41:42 Unsolved Murders in Rhode Island43:49 The Gold Dust Twins45:43 Tommy King's Disappearance and Aftermath47:37 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes