In part two of this two-part episode, retired agents Phil Torsney and Tommy MacDonald review how, during the unresolved fugitive investigation of James “Whitey” Bulger, they altered their investigative strategy...Continue reading
Category: Organized Crime
282: Phil Torsney and Tommy MacDonald – Whitey Bulger Fugitive Hunt (Part 1)
In part one of this two-part episode, retired agents Phil Torsney and Tommy MacDonald review how they were selected for a special assignment in Boston to work the unresolved James...Continue reading
254: Dan DeSimone – NY Mob, Las Vegas Escort Industry
Retired agent Daniel J. DeSimone served in the FBI for 23 years. He was initially assigned to the Los Angeles Field Office, before being transferred to the Philadelphia Division, where...Continue reading
244: Jerri Williams – Loan Shark, Check Cashing Extortion Case
In this episode, retired agent and FBI Retired Case File Review podcast host Jerri Williams interviews the victims of a loan shark and extortion investigation. The case was a spin-off case...Continue reading
Episode 236: Giovanni Rocco and Anthony Zampogna – Taking Down the Real Sopranos, DeCavalcante Mob Family
In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, former task force officer (TFO) Giovanni Rocco and retired agent Anthony Zampogna and review Operation Charlie Horse, their long term undercover...Continue reading
Episode 225: Jack Garcia – Undercover Agent, Making Jack Falcone
Retired agent Joaquin “Jack” Garcia served in the FBI for 26 years. During his career, he was assigned to the Newark, San Juan, Philadelphia, and New York Divisions. However, for...Continue reading
Episode 209: Elaine Smith – Tokyo Joe, Botched Mob Hit
Retired agent Elaine Smith served in the FBI for 22 years. Elaine, who grew up in the Chicago area, spent her entire career assigned to the Chicago Division. In this...Continue reading