Podcasts True Crime FBI Retired Case File Review Episode 209: Elaine Smith Tokyo Joe, Botched Mob Hit

Episode 209: Elaine Smith Tokyo Joe, Botched Mob Hit

Published: Aug. 6, 2020, 2:18 a.m.

Retired agent Elaine Smith\xa0reviews her efforts to convince Ken "Tokyo Joe" Eto, the highest-ranking Asian-American mob associate, to cooperate against the Chicago mob, also known as \u201cThe Outfit.\u201d In an attempt to secure his cooperation, Elaine Smith successfully investigated Joe for interstate gambling violations. He turned her down until his mob associates attempted to kill him by shooting him in the head three times. After the botched hit, a 17-year cooperation relationship began between Elaine and Joe. The historical evidence he provided led to arrests, convictions, and long sentences for many of Chicago's top mobsters.\xa0

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