Stories on the Mafia

We begin by learning about Larry’s background which includes his positions as a Crime Reporter (Tulsa, OK), Political Editor (LV Sun), and Press Secretary for Nevada Governor Bob Miller. We hear the story behind how he was approached for this position and how this along with his love for journalism all ties into his passion for learning about the mafia. Larry writes a monthly column for The Mob Museum.

Speaking of the Mob we talk about:

-Hot Springs, AR

-Frank Costello hit that had a tie to the Tropicana in 1957

Photo taken at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas, NV

-Chicago Outfit

-A FBI investigation of killings in KC that ended up exposing the skim in Las Vegas

-Las Vegas Mob Stories that include Tony Spilotro, Lefty Rosenthal, and Ned Day (Investigator Reporter)

What may have caused the decline of the Mob in Vegas along with was Vegas better then or now? Larry started the LV Mafia History Face Book Page (See Links) and why the Mob is such a hot topic right now. Finally, a story about a photo in the Mob Museum that has a tie to Tommy’s family. (This photo has since been removed at the museum).

Links:

Mob Museum: https://themobmuseum.org/

LV Mafia History Face Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1198676433593669/

Gangland Wire: https://ganglandwire.com/

Video of Frank Rosenthal Talking about Car Bombing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU_Bzk9PfsI

Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/

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