Infiltrating The Gambino Crime Family: The Undercover Work Of Jack Garcia

The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

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True Crime

4.8 • 708 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2023

⏱️ 70 minutes

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The Gambino crime family was known as one of the most formidable crime syndicates in New York City. Producing notorious leaders such as Salvatore Gravano, Gregory DePalma, and even the ruthless John Gotti, the family seemed untouchable. When newcomer Jack Falcone arrived on the scene, he quickly gained the trust of some of the most prominent members of the family and was even invited to become a "made member." Little did they know, Falcone was not who he seemed to be. Retired FBI Special Agent Jack Garcia shares how he cultivated the undercover identity of Jack Falcone in order to successfully infiltrate the Gambino crime family. Throughout his 26 years with the FBI, Jack Garcia worked on over 100 undercover operations. From the mafia to drug cartels, Jack is regarded as one of the most prolific undercover agents in the bureau's history. He currently serves as the Director of Investigations for Guardians of Rescue, a non-profit dedicated to providing help and protection to animals and owners in distress. In his book, Making Jack Falcone, Jack Garcia details what it was like to balance the life of a gangster with the life of an FBI agent. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:44.0	For decades, the Gambino Crime Family seemed like an untouchable institution that dominated the realm of New York City lawlessness.
0:47.4	With roots that ran deep into the early 20th century, the Gambinos were one of the five
0:51.8	families, the leading players in the Italian-American mafia.
0:56.1	A formidable force, the Gambinos produced
0:58.5	a number of infamous leaders within the syndicate,
1:01.4	such as underboss Salvatore Gravano,
1:04.0	otherwise known as Sammy the Bull,
1:06.3	and John Gotti, the Teflon Don,
1:09.1	the ruthless boss of the family.
1:12.0	Gregory De Palma, known for his celebrity crew, was a capo regime for the Gambinos.
1:18.2	Seated at the table in the post-Gaudi regime was Jack Falcone, a Sicilian jewel thief and drug
1:23.8	dealer, new to the Gambino family.
1:26.8	Thanks to his close ties to De Palma,
1:29.4	Falcone was even invited to become a made man
1:31.9	and learn the secrets of the Gambino family.
1:35.6	Little did they know, Falcone had some secrets of his own.
1:40.2	I'm Emily Campano, and this is the Fox True Crime podcast. FBI Special Agent Jack Garcia spent 26 years with the Bureau, working over 100 operations undercover.
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