Outlaws & Gunslingers

Richard Ramirez, better known as The Night Stalker, was one of America’s most terrifying serial killers, stalking California in the mid-1980s and leaving behind a trail of brutal murders, break-ins, and fear. From his satanic obsessions to the shocking courtroom scenes that turned him into a media spectacle, Ramirez’s story is one of darkness, chaos, and the twisted fascination that surrounded him...

Public Enemy #1. That was John Dillinger, America’s most notorious bank robber of the Great Depression era. From his slick prison escapes to his violent run-ins with the FBI, Dillinger became both a folk hero and a symbol of lawlessness during one of the most turbulent times in U.S. history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support ....

In the 1990s, Scandinavia became the unlikely battlefield for one of the most violent biker conflicts in modern history — the Great Nordic Biker War. What started as a turf dispute between the Hells Angels and the Bandidos exploded into bombings, assassinations, and full-blown urban warfare across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

Henry Hill lived the wild life that inspired Goodfellas — from mob heists to witness protection. This is the real story of the man who went from gangster to informant. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support . Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@outlawsandgunslingers

Rodney Alcala, known as The Dating Game Killer, was one of America’s most chilling serial killers. This video looks at his life, crimes, and how he managed to hide in plain sight—even appearing on national TV. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/support . Subscribe to our YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@outlawsandgunslingers

Discover the real story of George “Machine Gun” Kelly—the Prohibition-era gangster who rose from bootlegging and bank robberies to one of the FBI’s most wanted men. From his infamous 1933 kidnapping of Charles Urschel to his dramatic downfall, this is the tale of one of America’s most feared outlaws. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/outlaws-gunslingers--4737234/...

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow weren’t just partners in love—they were partners in crime. From their humble beginnings in Texas to their violent end on a rural Louisiana road, their story has become one of the most notorious legends of the Great Depression. Together, they carved a bloody path across the country, pulling off daring robberies, jailbreaks, and killings that kept them one step ahead o...

The Bandidos Motorcycle Club has left a violent mark across the globe. From Germany and Scandinavia to Mexico and Thailand, their crimes include drug trafficking, extortion, and brutal turf wars with rival gangs. 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...

The “Original Night Stalker,” later identified as Joseph James DeAngelo, terrorized California throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Known also as the East Area Rapist and Golden State Killer, he was responsible for a string of break-ins, assaults, and murders that left entire communities living in fear. For decades, his identity remained a mystery—until DNA evidence finally unmasked DeAngelo in 2018. W...

Think Prohibition was all mobsters and speakeasies? The real power players were women—bootleggers, crime bosses, and even agents who rewrote the rules of the game. These are their untold stories. 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! htt...

Dive deep into the chilling story of the Shedden Massacre — a brutal and infamous event in Canadian criminal history where eight members of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club were ruthlessly murdered in 2006. Discover the dark underworld of biker gangs, the violent power struggles, and the shocking betrayal that led to one of the deadliest mass killings on Canadian soil. Subscribe to our YouTube! https:...

Jimmy Burke wasn’t just a career criminal—he was the mastermind behind one of the most infamous heists in American history: the 1978 Lufthansa robbery. From his early days as a feared associate of the Lucchese crime family to his brutal reputation and ultimate downfall, we dive deep into the life, crimes, and legacy of the man who inspired Robert De Niro’s character in Goodfellas. Subscribe to our...

Anthony Sowell, known as The Cleveland Strangler, was a former Marine who became one of Ohio’s most notorious serial killers. Between 2007 and 2009, Sowell lured vulnerable women to his home on Imperial Avenue in Cleveland, where he raped and murdered at least 11 victims, hiding their remains throughout his property. Despite complaints of foul smells and reports of missing women, authorities faile...

During Prohibition, this ruthless group of Jewish-American gangsters ruled Detroit’s underworld, controlling liquor smuggling routes, running speakeasies, and even outmuscling Al Capone’s Chicago Outfit—at least for a while. Feared by rivals, untouchable by cops, and even suspected in the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, the Purple Gang’s reign was explosive, chaotic, and ultimately short-li...

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...