PinnedTim ReynoldsinTales From the UnderworldBeyond Goodfellas: The Life and Times of Jimmy “The Gent” BurkeImmortalized by Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s iconic film Goodfellas, Notorious Irish gangster James “Jimmy the Gent” Burke was one…Jul 9Jul 9
PinnedTim ReynoldsinTales From the UnderworldThe Disgraceful Legacy of “Fat” and “Skinny”: NYPD Detectives Turned Mafia HitmenLou Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa were highly decorated NYPD detectives who for years, hid a dark secret. Their involvement in several…Jun 21Jun 21
PinnedTim ReynoldsinTales From the UnderworldThe Butcher of Brooklyn: Roy DeMeo and The Gemini CrewDuring the late 1970s, an ordinary neighborhood bar in Flatlands, Brooklyn became a mafia house of horrors. For many people, the Gemini…Apr 20Apr 20
PinnedTim ReynoldsinTales From the Underworld“They Cut My Finger Off. Please Help Me.” The Heartbreaking Kidnapping And Murder of Donnell PorterIn December 1989, 12-year-old Donnell Porter was abducted while on his way to school. He would tragically become a casualty of greed and…Apr 192Apr 192
Tim ReynoldsinTales From the UnderworldThe Cult Classic Horror Film Scream was Based on A Real Life Florida Serial KillerWes Craven’s 1996 horror classic Scream was loosely based on a real-life Florida serial killer named Danny Rolling who became known as “The…20h ago20h ago
Tim ReynoldsinTales From the UnderworldRenegade NYPD Officer Jorge Arbaje-Diaz Tortured and Robbed Drug DealersWhile serving on the NYPD, Jorge Arbaje-Diaz belonged to a dangerous crew of armed robbers who routinely targeted drug dealers1d ago1d ago
Tim ReynoldsinTales From the UnderworldA Glitter of Hope: How an Unlikely Piece of Evidence Put Away A Violent Rapist and KillerOn July 4, 2001, 20-year-old Megan Barroso disappeared after celebrating with friends. One month later, her body was found. The…3d ago3d ago
Tim ReynoldsinTales From the UnderworldEd Gein: The Sadistic Monster that Inspired “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”Ed Gein, known as “The Butcher of Plainfield” has served as inspiration for numerous documentaries and films including the iconic 1974…4d ago4d ago
Tim ReynoldsinTales From the UnderworldDevil In Disguise: From Pious Churchgoer to Contract Killer: “Deacon Jim” MillerNotorious Wild West gunslinger “Deacon Jim” Miller was a man of contradictions. He attended church regularly, never drank or smoked, but…Jul 18Jul 18
Tim ReynoldsinTales From the UnderworldHis Efforts to Expose NYPD Corruption Nearly Cost Frank Serpico His LifeThe subject of a critically acclaimed film, NYPD Vice Officer Frank Serpico risked his life and became a target when he exposed widespread…Jul 17Jul 17