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How Italy caught the mafia's last godfather

How Italy caught the mafia's last godfather

FromThe Story


How Italy caught the mafia's last godfather

FromThe Story

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

After 30 years on the run, Italy's most-wanted mafia boss, Matteo Messina Denaro, was finally caught in January. A prolific murderer, Denaro once boasted he’d ‘filled a cemetery’. His organisation inspired Hollywood films, but who was Italy's last godfather and how was he finally found? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest: Tom Kington, Italy correspondent, The Times.Host: David Aaronovitch.Clips: La Repubblica, SKY, NBC, Channel 4, CBS, BBC, The Guardian, MOBFAX, Mob News, France 24, Speak Softly Love (Rota Nino), Scarface (Brian De Palma / Universal Pictures). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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One remarkable story, told in depth, each day. Our daily news podcast takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day and hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.