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Gangland Wire

Richie the Boot Boriardo

Gangland Wire

Gary Jenkins: Mafia Detective

History, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.6645 Ratings

🗓️ 13 December 2023

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode, we dive into the captivating life and legacy of Ruggerio “Ritchie the Boot” Boriardo, an infamous figure in organized crime. From his humble beginnings to his rise to power, we explore the triumphs and tragedies that defined his existence. Join us as we uncover the story of a man who became an emblem of a criminal empire. Support the podcast. Subscribe to get new gangster stories every week. Get 50% off use the code gangland50 when check out at Factor Foods Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos. To subscribe on iTunes click here. Please give me a review and help others find the podcast. Donate to the podcast. Click here! Transcript [0:00] Hey, guys, here’s a little bonus episode for you. The untold saga of Ritchie the Boot Boriardo. In a dimly lit underworld of crime and betrayal, one name echoed through the decades like a haunting refrain. Ruggiero Boriardo, also known as Boot, Ritchie the Boot. Born on December the 8th, 1890 in Naples, Italy, Boriardo’s life unfolded like a gripping drama, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of organized crime. From the gritty streets of Newark, New Jersey to the sprawling territories of North Jersey, Richie the Boot emerged as a formidable force, a capo regime in the New Jersey faction of the infamous Genovese crime family. His ascent to power was marked by a web of intrigue and ruthlessness that captivated the criminal underworld for over three tumultuous decades. [0:48] Boyardo’s early years were shrouded in mystery. He painted a vivid picture of a man molded by adversity. Placed in an orphanage as a child, he spun tales of being the illegitimate son of an Italian nobleman claiming descent from Matteo Maria Boiardo. His ominous moniker, the Boot, hinted at a heavy-footed disposition that struck fear in the hearts of his gangland foes. Richie the Boot: A Rollercoaster of Violence and Vendettas [1:11] In other words, he kicked their butt every once in a while. [1:15] Richie the Boot had a career criminal that was a rollercoaster of violence and vendettas. In In the early 1930s, he survived a vicious ambush, leaving him with 12 buckshot pellet wounds in his chest.

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