Youngstown murder capital 4 times
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Youngstown, Ohio: Murder Capital, Mob Town, and Tony's Origin Story
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Tony unpacks the strange reality of growing up in Youngstown — statistically the most dangerous city in America per capita during his formative years, with murder-capital status in 1995, 1997, 2001, and 2002. [1] — Tony Hinchcliffe "Youngstown murder capital 4 times: Youngstown, Ohio was named the per-capita murder capital of America four times, including 1995, 1997, 20…" 30:00 He recalls the soundtrack of police sirens at any hour, watching mob businessmen meet quietly with politicians in corner Italian restaurants where he worked after high school, and how his entire cultural lens on 'humanity' was formed by Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, and The Godfather. Joe finds a 2000 New Republic article confirming that virtually every arm of Youngstown's law enforcement — from the chief of police to sitting judges — was controlled by organized crime. [2] — Joe Rogan "Youngstown mob: 75 bombings, 11 killings in a decade: Youngstown was called 'Bomb Town' due to 75 bombings and 11 mob killings in a single …" 31:10 Rogan draws a parallel between the cycles of immigrant poverty and fighting talent (Jewish, Italian, Puerto Rican boxers) and the social forces shaping cities like Youngstown.
Youngstown: Murder Capital, Mob Town, and Tony's Childhood Home
Youngstown, Ohio was so thoroughly mob-owned that the chief of police, the prosecutor, the sheriff, the county engineer, and multiple judges were all on the mob's payroll. Tony grew up on the most dangerous block of the most dangerous city in America.
Youngstown mob: 75 bombings, 11 killings in a decade
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