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The Legendary Sunnyside Garden
Before John Gotti, there was Sonny Franzese
Long before John Gotti dominated the front pages, John "Sonny" Franzese ruled New York's underworld with quiet menace and unyielding loyalty to the Colombo crime family. As an underboss with ties that stretched from high-profile nightclub rackets to the boxing world and Hollywood entertainment, Franzese became one of the longest-surviving mob figures in American history. Explore our archival retrospective detailing his life, decades of FBI surveillance, and his lasting imprint on true crime lore.
A man's man: The story of Angelo Defendis
The legend of Gypsy Joe Harris
Browse visual dossiers, archival footage captures, and episode features exploring the deep intersection of athletic glory and true crime history.
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