About this episode

The episode explores the assassination of Carmine Galante and its implications within organized crime.

In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins takes a deep dive with his guest Matt into the assassination of Carmine Galante—one of the most infamous mob hits in American history. Matt co-authored a book titled Made In Long Island Matt begins by analyzing the controversial footage captured at the Ravenite Social Club shortly after the murder. While federal investigators interpreted the scene as a celebration by those responsible, Matt challenges that narrative. He breaks down the body language and behavior of key figures, including Bruno Indelicato, suggesting the footage actually reflects anger and exclusion—not guilt. The episode introduces guest Matt, co-author of Made on Long Island, who provides an insider’s perspective on the inner workings of organized crime. Matt prefers to not give his last name. Together, they explore how the Galante hit fit into a broader power struggle within the Bonanno crime family and beyond. Matt cowrote this book with Bartley Scarbrough. Matt tells a little-known story about Mob dealings with Fireworks around the 4th of July. One story is about a closed store and how they made up for the…

People in this episode

Host: Gary Jenkins

Guest: Matt

Topics covered

• mob history
• assassination
• organized crime
• power struggle
• body language analysis

Keywords

• Carmine Galante
• mob hits
• Bonanno crime family
• body language
• organized crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bonanno crime family

Books & works: Made In Long Island

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