William Crooks

Partners-N-Crime

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We discuss the legends of the worlds most notorious gangsters, many whose names you may never have heard! We sort through the various legends, news clippings and various accounts to bring you the most entertaining version of their lives possible. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It can get REALLY ugly! Give us a shot, it's a great way to kill an hour.

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William Crooks

Episodes

The Corpse Winked - A new novel by William Crooks 23.03.2026 1:11

THE CORPSE WINKED - by William Eckman Crooks the-corpse-winked.captivate.fm or wherever you get your podcasts. New York City, 1910. Rocco Foscarini runs a funeral parlor in the old neighborhood, where grief is currency, silence is survival, and even the dead can be dangerous. He has learned to keep his head down, do his work, and never ask why some men pay cash for closed-casket favors. Life is si...

S3 E1 Johnny "The Fox" Torrio featuring Lock from "Say Hello to the Bad Guys" 23.04.2022 1:03:38

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast Check out products by Gunner: https://www.amazon.com/BE-KING-Gunner-Lindbloom-ebook/dp/B01N6RQ3AE Home | "OUR THING" Apparel | United States ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Johnny "The Fox Torrio" Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano SPECIAL GUEST: Lock...

Xtraordination: Michael Yarbrough - A Detroit Story featuring the murder of Jimmy Hoffa 08.03.2022 55:49

Xtraordination Podcast Michael Yarbrough recounts the traumatic events of his life that include Street Gang violence, Serial Killers, Prison escapes and the murder of Jimmy Hoffa. Links: 1) Facebook group page: Missing and Murdered in Michigan Jimmy Hoffa | Facebook PETITION TO FIND JIMMY HOFFA!!! | Facebook Xtraordination is a Partners-N-Crime Podcast production. Sound files licensed through Stor...

S2 E11 Sam Lima and The Black Hand (Pt 2) 16.12.2021 55:57

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Hey Skippers! Show starts about 15 minutes in. Purchase William H. Oldfields book here: Amazon.com: William Oldfield: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast This weeks episode, Sam Lima and The Black Hand (pt 1) Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group discusses the legend of The Black Hand with s...

S2 E10 Sam Lima and The Black Hand (Pt 1) 27.11.2021 1:34:55

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Purchase William H. Oldfields book here: Amazon.com: William Oldfield: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Hey Skippers! Show starts about 15 minutes in. Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast This weeks episode, Sam Lima and The Black Hand (pt 1) Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group discusses the legend of The Black Hand with s...

S2 E9 William "Staxx" Pasquarelli 06.09.2021 1:07:58

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast This weeks episode, William "Staxx" Pasquarelli Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group discusses the life story of podcaster Bill Staxx. Music is courtesy of Kevin Mac Loud (with permission) Additional sound by Storyblocks (with permission) All sources and attribute links can be found in the Show No...

S2 E8 William "Staxx" Pasquarelli 10.08.2021 1:01:15

S2 E7 George "Machine Gun" Kelly 17.06.2021 57:30

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast This weeks episode, George "Machine Gun" Kelly Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group discusses the legend of Machine Gun Kelly Music is courtesy of Kevin Mac Loud (with permission) Additional sound by Storyblocks (with permission) All sources and attribute links can be found in the Show Notes. If y...

S2 E6 Joey Merlino 16.05.2021 51:21

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast Check out products by Gunner: https://www.amazon.com/BE-KING-Gunner-Lindbloom-ebook/dp/B01N6RQ3AE Home | "OUR THING" Apparel | United States ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Joey Merilino Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group discusses the ascens...

S2 E5 Nicky Scarfo 30.03.2021 1:05:02

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast Check out products by Gunner: https://www.amazon.com/BE-KING-Gunner-Lindbloom-ebook/dp/B01N6RQ3AE Home | "OUR THING" Apparel | United States ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Nicky Scarfo Sr. Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group discusses the Phi...

S2 E4 Alan Gunner Lindbloom (pt 4) 16.03.2021 1:44:33

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast Check out products by Gunner: https://www.amazon.com/BE-KING-Gunner-Lindbloom-ebook/dp/B01N6RQ3AE Home | "OUR THING" Apparel | United States ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Alan Gunner Lindbloom (pt 4) Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group discu...

S2 E3 Alan Gunner Lindbloom (pt.3) 02.03.2021 1:15:29

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podacast Check out products by Gunner: https://www.amazon.com/BE-KING-Gunner-Lindbloom-ebook/dp/B01N6RQ3AE Home | "OUR THING" Apparel | United States ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Alan Gunner Lindbloom (pt 1) Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group disc...

S2 E2 Alan Gunner Lindbloom (pt 2) 15.02.2021 1:11:42

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podacast Check out products by Gunner: https://www.amazon.com/BE-KING-Gunner-Lindbloom-ebook/dp/B01N6RQ3AE Home | "OUR THING" Apparel | United States ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Alan Gunner Lindbloom (pt 2) Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group disc...

S2 E1 Alan Gunner Lindbloom (pt. 1) 01.02.2021 1:15:05

S1E11 Vincent "The Chin" Gigante 17.01.2021 1:07:02

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podacast ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Vincent "The Chin" Gigante Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group discusses a Orlando Spado's book release. Annmarie almost has some fresh tattoos and some stale news. Anthony Caucci is making his move! Check him...

S1E10 Paul Castellano 20.12.2020 1:45:36

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Paul Castellano Bill Crooks, Zach Griffith, Annmarie Juliano The group discusses a Philly mob boss and a mob/celebrity assault in the news. We read a submission story by Bill Cutolo Jr. Music is courtesy of Kevin Mac Loud All sour...

S1E9 Roy DeMeo 01.11.2020 58:42

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_PodcaSt ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Roy DeMeo Bill Crooks, zach Griffith, Bret Sexton The guys discuss an Italian Boss that is mistakenly released from a Spanish jail. Could you apply for a mafia job on LinkedIN? Bret Reads a List of DeMeo Crew Victims. Music is cou...

S1E8 Orlando Spado 21.10.2020 1:41:03

h0R7affY8a6t4GWMjXOz Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Orlando Spado The guys talk about their interview with Orlando Spado, how it came about, and what it was like. The podcast about Woody Harrelson's father is called "Son of a Hitman", I mistakenly called it "Th...

S1E7 Vito Genovese 06.10.2020 1:22:50

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podacat Facebook: @Partners_n_Crime_Podacat ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Vito Genovese Is an adaptation of several different historical accounts. Music is courtesy of Kevin Mac Loud All sources and attribute links can be found in the Show Notes. If you enjoyed t...

S1E6 Anthony "Tony Ducks" Corallo 28.09.2020 1:13:53

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Anthony "Tony Ducks" Corallo Is an adaptation of several different historical accounts. Music is courtesy of Kevin Mac Loud All sources and attribute links can be found in the Show Notes. If you enjoyed this episode please te...

S1E5 Benjamin "Bugsy" Seigel 20.09.2020 1:29:59

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podcast ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Benjamin "Bugsy Seigel" Is an adaptation of several different historical accounts. Music is courtesy of Kevin Mac Loud All sources and attribute links can be found in the Show Notes. If you enjoyed this episode please tell a...

S1E4 Dutch "The Dutchman" Schultz 07.09.2020 56:53

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podacat Facebook: @Partners_n_Crime_Podacat ***BUY "THE ACCIDENTAL GANGSTER" at www.theaccidentalgangster.com This weeks episode, Dutch "The Dutchman" Schultz Is an adaptation of several different historical accounts. Music is courtesy of Kevin Mac Loud All sources and attribute links can be found in the Show Notes. I...

S1E3 Joe "The Boss" Masseria 31.08.2020 1:00:12

Thank you for listening to Partners-n-Crime!! Instagram : @Partners_n_Crime_Podacat Facebook: @Partners_n_Crime_Podacat This weeks episode, Joe “The Boss” Masseria Is an adaptation of several different historical accounts. Music is courtesy of Kevin Mac Loud All sources and attribute links can be found in the Show Notes. If you enjoyed this episode please tell a friend, it helps us spread the...

S1E2 Albert Anastasia 24.08.2020 1:04:23

Albert Anastasia Hosted by William Crooks, Zach Griffith, Bret Sexton Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Anastasia https://themobmuseum.org/notable_names/albert-anastasia/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/albert-anastasia https://www.nationalcrimesyndicate.com/albert-anastasia-death/ https://mafia.wikia.org/wiki/Albert_Anastasia https://youtu.be/l4ILJwV5IU0 https://youtu.be/mxi-0CGAoEc ht...

S1E1 Carmine Galante 17.08.2020 1:12:57

Episode 1 Carmine Galante Show hosts: William Crooks, Zach Griffith, Bret Sexton Welcome to our first show! (first is the worst, but it's been a great learning experience). Follow us on facebook and instagram @partners_n_crime_podcast Sources The incredible Thom L. Jones at: http://gangstersinc.ning.com/profiles/blogs/death-in-the-afternoon-the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmine_Galante https:/...