FRANK LUCAS Ep. 5 | “Mr. Untouchable”

FRANK LUCAS Ep. 5 | “Mr. Untouchable”

From Infamous America by Black Barrel Media

April 30, 2026 · 33 min · Season 44 · Episode 5

About this episode

The episode discusses Frank Lucas's downfall and decision to cooperate with law enforcement in the 1970s.

In 1975, the law finally takes down Frank Lucas. Frank faces decades in prison, and he makes a decision to work with New Jersey prosecutor Richie Roberts to reduce his sentence. When Frank returns to Harlem, his empire is in ruins, his family is scattered, and his prospects for the future are bleak. The early 1980s are a pale reflection of Frank’s heyday in the early 1970s. Check out these great books about Frank Lucas, Bumpy Johnson, and Harlem crime: “Harlem Godfather” by Mayme Johnson and Karen E. Quinones Miller “Original Gangster” by Frank Lucas and Aliya S. King Go to Surfshark.com/infamous or use code INFAMOUS at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/infamousamerica Thanks to our sponsor, Mood! For 20% off of your first order, use the promo code INFAMOUS at Mood.com Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. On YouTube, subscribe to INFAMOUS+ for…

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • drug trafficking
  • Harlem
  • legal battles
  • crime history

Keywords

  • Frank Lucas
  • Richie Roberts
  • Harlem crime
  • drug empire
  • 1970s

Sponsors

Surfshark, Quince, Mood

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Harlem Godfather, Original Gangster

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