Blood & Betrayal: The Mafia's Most Violent Era (1975-1989)

Dive into organized crime's most explosive decade and a half, where cocaine, chaos, and murder transformed the American Mafia forever. Experience the raw brutality of New York's streets during the peak of mob violence, from the infamous "Crazy Joe" Gallo assassination to the spectacular rise of John Gotti. We explore how the introduction of drugs shattered the old guard's traditions, sparked deadly power struggles, and created a new breed of gangster. Witness the deadly fallout as million-dollar drug deals, high-profile hits, and federal investigations reshaped the underworld landscape. From the concrete jungle of Manhattan to the mean streets of Brooklyn, discover how this bloody era of betrayal, greed, and violence changed organized crime forever and led to the eventual downfall of many powerful crime families.🔪 Thanks for listening to Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers – exploring the darkest corners of organized crime and the minds of killers.📲 Stay connected: Facebook Mk-Ultra CAST | X @MkUltracast💬 Share your theories, favorite cases, and episode ideas with us online.🎙️ Because every empire leaves a trail of secrets.