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Philadelphia Mafia could be facing a new rat problem

December 4, 2017 by Kam Miles 20 Comments

  This week’s episode of Mob Talk featuring George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser includes some Philadelphia mafia history and new rumors of a potential rat. The FBI brought in a seasoned supervisory agent from New York last year to oversee a newly formed organized crime strike force that seemingly has its sights set on the … [Read more…]

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Mob Talk: Former wiseguy takes us inside the Philly mafia

October 27, 2017 by Kam Miles 8 Comments

  This episode of Mob Talk with mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser includes an exclusive interview with a former wiseguy. We get some inside information on a previous Philadelphia mafia hit and a look into the history of the Cosa Nostra family. The unidentified mobster offers his take on some of the Philly … [Read more…]

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Mob Talk Sitdown: Upcoming trial of Philadelphia mafia boss Joey Merlino

October 9, 2017 by Kam Miles 4 Comments

  In this episode of Mob Talk, we get an inside look into the upcoming trial against alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph (Skinny Joey) Merlino. Mob experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser give us some new information and take a look at the current status of the upcoming trial. The feds busted 46 defendants last … [Read more…]

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Mafia turncoat could make or break the case against Philly mafia boss Joey Merlino

October 2, 2017 by Kam Miles 8 Comments

  When the feds took down the so-called East Coast LCN Enterprise last August which led to charges against 46 defendants from multiple organized crime families it was touted at as a major strike against the mafia. Among those charged were alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph (Skinny Joey) Merlino and Genovese crime family capos Pasquale … [Read more…]

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Mob Talk Sitdown: Ralph Natale Book

September 25, 2017 by Kam Miles 8 Comments

  This episode of Mob Talk takes a closer look at some stories from the book Last Don Standing: The Secret Life of Mob Boss Ralph Natale written by the former Philadelphia mafia boss. Mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser share some information about a couple of different stories told by Ralph Natale one being … [Read more…]

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Current state of the Philadelphia mafia and who’s in charge

September 14, 2017 by Kam Miles 14 Comments

  The latest episode of Mob Talk takes a look at the current state of the Philadelphia mafia and who’s  currently in charge of the Cosa Nostra family. Mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser discuss the current situation on the streets in Philly and what’s happening within the organized crime family. According to the … [Read more…]

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Mob Talk: Philadelphia mafia back in the feds crosshairs

August 24, 2017 by Kam Miles 16 Comments

  Mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser are back again for another episode of Mob Talk. According to the report, the Philadelphia mafia is once again the target of a new federal investigation. The organized crime squad in the City of Brotherly Love seems to once again be looking into several unsolved murders linked … [Read more…]

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Mafia News: New Mob Talk Joey Merlino

July 30, 2017 by Kam Miles 7 Comments

  Here is the first episode of the new Mob Talk series featuring veteran investigative reporter Dave Schratwieser and mafia author and former Philadelphia Inquirer writer George Anastasia. The duo teams up once again to talk about the East Coast La Cosa Nostra Enterprise racketeering case against alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino caught explaining how easy it is to kill

July 19, 2017 by Kam Miles 6 Comments

  Reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino and Genovese crime family capo Eugene “Rooster” Onofrio continue to fight charges from last years East Coast LCN Enterprise racketeering case. According to the feds, both men were leaders of the newly formed Cosa Nostra enterprise that operated up and down the east coast and included … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino and Feds headed for a showdown

July 10, 2017 by Kam Miles 13 Comments

  The recent saga between the feds and reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino seems to be headed for a courtroom showdown. According to the feds, Merlino was a leader in an East Coast LCN Enterprise along with members of the New York Mafia that operated up and down the East Coast. The … [Read more…]

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Mafia informant erased key evidence against Joseph Merlino

June 21, 2017 by Kam Miles 5 Comments

  According to recently filed court documents, a mafia informant erased approximately a year’s worth of evidence against alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino. The unidentified informant (believed to be John Rubio) supplied the feds with audio and video recordings along with texts that prosecutors planned to use against the flamboyant Cosa Nostra … [Read more…]

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Feds case against Philly mafia boss Joey Merlino fizzling?

June 14, 2017 by Kam Miles 25 Comments

  The ongoing saga between the feds and alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino has had its share of twist and turns along the way. But according to recent reports from veteran investigative reporter Dave Schratwieser who closely follows the Philly mafia the feds case against Merlino may be in jeopardy of falling … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino hires high profile lawyer for upcoming battle

June 8, 2017 by Kam Miles 13 Comments

  Reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino continues to get his ducks in a row in preparation for his upcoming battle with the feds. Merlino was hit with multiple charges including racketeering conspiracy after he was busted along with several other alleged mobsters and associates the feds claimed were part of an East Coast … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino turning the tables in East Coast LCN Enterprise case?

May 26, 2017 by Kam Miles 47 Comments

  Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino the alleged boss of the Philadelphia mafia has been a mainstay on the feds radar since his release from prison back in 2011. Merlino was busted along with over 40 other alleged mafia members and associates for being part of what the feds have labeled as the East Coast LCN … [Read more…]

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Judge rules on Joseph Merlino wedding request

May 1, 2017 by Kam Miles 4 Comments

  A judge has approved a request from reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph (Skinny Joey) Merlino to attend the Michael Caudo wedding in Florida although not at the same time as co-defendant Anthony Cirillo. To make sure the two remain separated the judge ordered the alleged mobsters split the wedding in half. Cirillo a reputed … [Read more…]

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