Outlaws & Gunslingers

John Ashley was one of Florida’s most notorious criminals, leading the infamous Ashley Gang through a wild era of bank robberies, jailbreaks, rum-running, and shootouts deep in the Everglades. Known as the "King of the Everglades," Ashley became both feared and admired by locals during the early 20th century. From dramatic escapes and daring heists to a violent feud with law enforcement and a trag...

Founded in 1966 by Marine Corps veteran and dockworker Donald Chambers in San Leon, Texas, the Bandidos Motorcycle Club quickly grew into one of the world’s most notorious outlaw biker gangs. Known for their signature "Fat Mexican" insignia and infamous mottoes like "Expect No Mercy" and "God Forgives, Bandidos Don’t", the club established a fearsome reputation across the globe. Subscribe to our Y...

On this month's mafia episode, we cover two more Lucchese family members. First up is Paul Vario, who you may have seen him immortalized in the movie Goodfellas. He ran his own crew in Brooklyn and approved the infamous Lufthansa Heist. Then we go to Christopher "Christie Tick" Furnari who was consigliere of the family until he went to prison in 1986. He is most known for bringing Vic Amuso and An...

On this month's serial killer episode we profile Herbert Mullin, who terrorized Santa Cruz, California, in the early 1970s. Born in 1947, Mullin’s life spiraled from a promising high school student voted "Most Likely to Succeed" to a paranoid schizophrenic driven by delusions and hallucinatory commands. Believing his murders were necessary to prevent catastrophic earthquakes, Mullin claimed 13 liv...

We take another look at Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, the legendary political boss who ruled Atlantic City during its wild Prohibition era. From his early days in Galloway Township to becoming the "Czar of the Ritz," Nucky turned Atlantic City into "The World's Playground" by embracing vice—liquor, gambling, and more—in defiance of Prohibition laws. Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bang...

We wrap up our series on the Outlaws M.C. and take a look at their numerous crimes in the United States. It's the usual drug running, manufacturing, prostitution, beatings, and of course murder. The Outlaws were NOT a joke!                      Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers...

We cover Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso, one of the most notorious figures in the Lucchese crime family. Born in South Brooklyn in 1942, Casso rose from a violent street gang member to a powerful underboss, orchestrating a reign of crime that included drug trafficking, extortion, and murder. This video explores his early life, criminal career, and personal betrayals, including his secret affair that shat...

This week we cover Randy Kraft, one of America’s most notorious serial killers, known as the Scorecard Killer, Southern California Strangler, and Freeway Killer. From 1972 to 1983, Kraft is believed to have raped, tortured, and murdered at least 16 young men in California, with some estimates linking him to as many as 67 victims. We will explore Kraft’s life—from his upbringing in Long Beach, Cali...

This week we take another look at Eliot Ness, the legendary Prohibition agent who took on Al Capone and his criminal empire in Chicago! Known for leading "The Untouchables," a handpicked team of incorruptible law enforcement agents, Ness became a symbol of justice during the Prohibition era. From his early days in Chicago to his relentless raids on Capone’s illegal breweries, this video explores N...

We continue with the Outlaws M.C. by taking a look at arguably their most famous and brutal member, international president Harry "Taco" Bowman. He took over as international president in 1984 and lasted until his imprisonment in 1999. He was instrumental in keeping the war with the Hells Angels going and during his reign it was one of the bloodiest times in outlaw biker history. While serving a l...

We have finally reached the end of the main bosses of the Luchesse Family as we take a look at the one they call "The Deadly Don" Victor Amuso. He gained power in the late 80's and his reign during the 80's and 90's has been called one of the bloodiest eras in Mafia history. He remains boss currently even though he has been serving a life sentence since 1992. He is the longest serving boss of any...

For this month's serial killer episode we have the first woman designated by the FBI as a serial killer, Aileen Wuornos. Aileen worked as a prostitute in Florida where she shot and killed 7 men of whom 6 she was convicted of. She was sentenced to death and died by lethal injection on October 9th, 2002.   Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork Become a supporter of this...

We are doubling up on the remastered episodes this month and continuing with the Prohibition Era, this time covering Bill McCoy. Bill was a successful rum runner by sea, creating what was called rum row where hundreds of boats would sit outside U.S. jurisdiction and sell the illegal booze. His stuff was so good that it was referred to as the "Real McCoy" amongst his loyal costumers.   Subscribe to...

We are back with another remastered episode and this time we are covering the one and only Lucky Luciano. Known as the father of the Mafia, he got his start in bootlegging and eventually became the most powerful Mafia boss in the country where he would found the commission and shape the mob into what we know it today.   Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork   Become a...

This week we cover Big Jim Nolan who was the founder and president of the South Florida chapter of the Outlaws M.C. Big Jim was known for being a brutal and violent person, especially when it came to his "old lady" whom he would pimp out and beat. This guy was one mean son of a gun!   Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

We are moving on with more acting bosses in the Lucchese Family as we take a look at Louis Daidone, Matthew Madonna, and the current acting boss Michael DeSantis.   Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support . Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@outlawsan...

From 1972 to 1980, William Bonin and four accomplices raped, tortured, and murdered at least 21 boys and young men along freeways in California. This earned him the nickname "The Freeway Killer" He was ultimately found guilty of 14 of the murders and sentenced to death.   Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

On this week's remastered episode, we head back to the Prohibition Era! We kick things off with one of the first well known bootleggers after the Volstead Act was passed, George Remus. Through his profession as a pharmacist, he would get legal booze, have it hijacked by his men, and then sell it on the illegal market for millions. It all went downhill after he got busted and sent to prison where h...

We are moving on to a different Biker Club as we cover the Outlaws M.C.! The Outlaws are the oldest biker club in the world having been founded in McCook, Illinois in 1935. It is currently the 3rd largest club in the world. In this first episode, we will take a look at their history as well as dive into some of their crimes from around the world. Enjoy!   Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.yout...

This week on our Mafia series we take a look at two more acting bosses while actual boss Vic Amuso is in prison. Firs up, we will profile Joseph DeFede who became acting boss after Alphonse D'Arco. When DeFede went to prison, and ultimately turned informant, he was replace by Steven Crea who held the position up until his imprisonment.   Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangn...

On this month's serial killer profile, we cover one of the most famous serial killers in American history, Jeffrey Dahmer. From 1978 to 1991 Dahmer killed 17 men and often engaged in necrophilia and cannibalism after the victims were dead. When one of his victims escaped, the world learned of his shocking and disgusting crimes in one of the most brutal act of crimes ever committed. We have the who...

We wrap up Wyatt Earp's story with the years after the Vendetta Ride! Wyatt does a lot of traveling while purchasing many mines in places like Alaska and in areas around California. He consults on a few Hollywood movies and lives an otherwise quiet life up until his death on January 13th, 1929.   Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bangdangnetwork Become a supporter of this podcast:...

On this week's episode we take a look at the Mongols M.C.! Formed in Montebello, California in 1969 it is the 5th largest outlaw motorcycle club in the world. They chapters in 14 states and 11 countries around the world with about 2,000 full patched members. Their main rival is the Hells Angels which they have been at war with since at least 1977.   Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.co...

On this month's mafia edition, we take a look at two more bosses. First up, it's Anthony Corallo who was who became boss after Carmine Tramunti was sent to prison. After Corallo's imprisonment, Vittorio Amuso was elected boss but he was soon sent to prison so Alphonse D'Arco became acting boss. He is noted for being the highest ranking mafia member to turn informant at the time.   Subscribe to our...

Earle Nelson was a serial killer who preyed mostly on women who ran boarding houses. Described as a dark and stocky man with "long arms and large hands" the media gave him the knickname "The Gorilla Killer" or the "Dark Strangler." He would strangle his victims and often commit sexual acts with the body. He is considered America's first sex murderer of the 20th century.   Subscribe to our YouTube!...