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The interview delves into the life and criminal activities of Louis Milito, a mobster born in Brooklyn in 1942. The host, Gary Jenkins a retired Kansas City Police detective, discusses Molito\u2019s upbringing in a neighborhood teeming with Sicilian immigrants and his involvement with the Rampers street gang alongside Sammy the Bull Gravano. Despite his criminal endeavors, Milito also pursued a career as a hairdresser, showcasing a surprising dichotomy in his persona.
\nMilito\u2019s criminal journey includes car theft, jewelry heists, and involvement in high-profile murders like that of \u201cJohnny Keys\u201d Simone, a Philadelphia mobster. Milito\u2019s loyalty to Gravano and the Gambino crime family is highlighted through his involvement in various criminal activities under their command. However, a grave mistake occurs when Milito and Gravano mistakenly murder a 16-year-old instead of the intended target, leading to unforeseen consequences.\xa0The episode explores Milito’s continued involvement in criminal activities, including a murder ordered by the Gambino underboss, Frank DiCicco. Amidst power struggles and changes within the Gambino family, Milito\u2019s dissent towards Gravano\u2019s rise in the hierarchy sets the stage for his eventual downfall. As Gravano ascends through the ranks, tensions rise within the family, leading to Milito\u2019s imprisonment for tax evasion in 1984.
\nThe narrative culminates in Milito\u2019s final days filled with regret and poignant discussions with his wife, Lynda. The complex dynamics of loyalty and betrayal in the organized crime world are highlighted, showcasing the precarious existence mobsters like Milito navigated. Milito\u2019s mysterious disappearance after a meeting with Gravano hints at a tragic end to his tumultuous life. The interview provides captivating insight into the intricate web of relationships, crimes, and internal conflicts that characterized Milito\u2019s life as a mobster.
\nCheck out Lynda Milito’s book – Mafia Wife: A Story of Love, Muder, and Madness.
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\n[0:00]Well, hey guys, welcome to the studio of Gangland Wire.
\nGlad to be back in here. I am a retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective.
\nWorked a mob for about 15 years in Kansas City.
\nWell, guys, I’ve been talking about a lot of different mobs and a lot of different
\nguys in the mob over the years.