Criminal Tokyo Joe
Jan 5, 2024
Explore the fascinating story of Ken Eto, a Japanese American who rose through the ranks of Chicago's organized crime family. Discover his involvement in gambling and the discrimination faced by Japanese Americans during World War II. Learn about Eto's arrest, cooperation with the FBI, and his later life in Atlanta. Dive into the intriguing details of Eto's life in the Chicago outfit and his ultimate betrayal.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rise of Ken Edo in the Chicago Outfit
01:45 • 9min
Involvement with the Chicago Outfit, Gambling Rackets, and the Belita Racket
10:36 • 2min
Multivitamins and Online Learning
12:27 • 4min
The Arrest of Ken Edo
16:01 • 23min
Cooperation with the FBI and Testimony at the Commission
38:59 • 5min
The Life and Death of Ken/Joe Tanaka, and 'The Last Gamble of Tokyo Joe'
43:41 • 2min