Double Deal - True Stories of Criminals, Crimes and Lies
By Lara Chicofsky & Nina Jobe
My name is Lara Chicofsky, and my cohost is Nina Jobe. We created this podcast to shine a light on some of the lesser known characters and crimes in Boston and New England. We've spent the past two years researching the Boston crime scene primarily focusing on the 1960s. There are many podcasts and books available about organized crime in the Boston area, but ours is a bit different. I spent most of my life in my father’s world. Eavesdropping when I was a kid, listening intently when he was at the end of his life. I often took what he said with a grain of salt. He was, after all, a conman, an expert liar and an Academy Award worthy actor, but there was always a sliver of truth in his stories.
Latest episode
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The Hit Parade of 1974
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A Tale of Two Thieves, Well Many Thieves
We're back this with our favorite topic: bank robberies, armored truck heists and colorful characters! There are a few familiar names from last season, some new ones, and we journey a little bit outside of Massachusetts. Linked episodes: -
Not Your Average Joe: Joseph JR Russo & Some North End Tales
Mafia hitman JR Russo makes his debut as Jerry Angiulo returns for hijinks on the high seas.The Nite Lite -
Joe Meet Joe: Joseph Barboza - Part 3 - The Final Act
"Here he was, with all kinds of evidence against him in a death penalty case, and he acted like he was in small claims court. He wasn't concerned at all."Joe Barboza goes on trial for the murder of Clay Wilson. But his three favorite Feds -… -
California Dreaming - Joseph Barboza - Part 2
"Tell Denny [Condon] I still love him.... if Rico was here, he'd help me." --August 1970 letter from Joe Barboza to Walter Barnes.Joe Barboza is back. After perjuring himself at the FBI's behest, Barboza is shipped off to California. But he… -
The Hit Parade: 1970 to 1973
The first part of the 1970s saw the beginnings of a new gang war in Boston as Winter Hill began to cement their position in the underworld hierarchy. This week we take you from the 1970 murder of Tommy Ballou to the demise of Spike O'Toole and end… -
Finding Frankie Salemme - The 1972 Arrest
Frank Salemme, Stephen Flemmi and Peter Poulos take off on SA Rico's instructions. Back home in Boston, Detective Billy Stuart & Hugh Shields go on trial for the 1967 murder of Billy Bennett. Three years later, Salemme is apprehended in NYC, g… -
Piranha: Vinnie Teresa's Tales
Vinnie Teresa followed Jack Kelley into the Witness Protection Program. But Vinnie had a secret: he'd already been an FBI informant for over a decade. For a transcript of this episode visit our websi… -
Jack's Justice - Part 3: The Trials Continue
Jack Kelley’s justice didn’t end with the first Marfeo Melei murder trial. This week Jack testifies for the government at the VA Robbery trial, and the 1968 Brinks trial. Richie takes the stand and helps to save Jerry Angiulo from a prison sentenc… -
The Gaslight - Part 2: The Marfeo/Melei Murder Trial
The Marfeo-Melei murder trial finally begins, and Jack Kelley takes the stand. Raymond Patriarca has his chance to confront Jack! We finally reveal what happened to SA Gerard Comen. And Nina has a big announcement!