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Episode 51: Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano

Episode 51: Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano

FromThe Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast


Episode 51: Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano

FromThe Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

ratings:
Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On Episode 51 of the Sit Down, Jeff and Blackjack delve into the life of Bonanno boss Vinny Gorgeous Basciano. Vinny grew up in Yonkers and started being mentored by mobsters in his teens ultimately becoming a bookmaker and making his ascent as an earner and tough guy in the family. He gained the respect of a Bronx capo then ultimately Joe Massino. In the end, after Massinos arrest, he would make boss but his career would be derailed and he'd have to deal with a sordid list of murders and treachery from a surprising bedfellow.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7  
Released:
Mar 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to the Sit Down, a crime history podcast that delves into the long obsessed archives of crime. Weekly, we look at the sinister and evil lives of the world's most ruthless people. Ones that are both alive and dead. Everything from the Mafia, to the drug trade, cartels, terrorists, war criminals, serial killers, white collar criminals and more. Hosted by Jeff Nadu.