The Jordan Harbinger Show 425: Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi | The Mob Enforcer Part One
Nov 3, 2020
Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi, a former mob enforcer and author of "When the Bullet Hits the Bone," shares chilling stories from his life in organized crime. He discusses the historical significance of the Black Hand compared to today's Mafia and recounts inventive methods for disposing of bodies. Raimondi reflects on childhood lessons from his father about handling bullies, and the curious upbringing with Uncle Lucky Luciano. He intriguingly touches on the complexities of familial ties in crime and even hints at the scandalous connections with the Vatican.
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Black Hand vs. Mafia
- The Black Hand, the precursor to the modern Mafia, operated differently.
- Members directly handled problems without needing higher-up approval, unlike today's hierarchical structure.
Meyer Lansky's Violence
- Meyer Lansky, despite the common portrayal, actively participated in violence.
- He was a "master of the shakedown" and personally "buried a lot of men."
Funeral Parlor Scheme
- Raimondi's cousin Leo's funeral parlor was used to dispose of bodies.
- They'd place a recently murdered person in the coffin with a legitimate deceased individual.
