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Double Deal - True Stories of Criminals, Crimes and Lies

Double Deal - True Stories of Criminals, Crimes and Lies

By: Lara Chicofsky & Nina Jobe
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My name is Lara Chicofsky, and my cohost is Nina Jobe. We created this podcast to shine a light on some of the lesser known characters and crimes in Boston and New England. We've spent the past two years researching the Boston crime scene primarily focusing on the 1960s. There are many podcasts and books available about organized crime in the Boston area, but ours is a bit different. I spent most of my life in my father’s world. Eavesdropping when I was a kid, listening intently when he was at the end of his life. I often took what he said with a grain of salt. He was, after all, a conman, an expert liar and an Academy Award worthy actor, but there was always a sliver of truth in his stories. RSSVERIFY

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Episodes
  • The Hit Parade of 1979 - Tragedy

    The Hit Parade of 1979 - Tragedy
    Sep 16 2025

    Lara and Nina delve into the homicides in Boston and the surrounding area during 1979, exploring various unsolved murders and the connections between some of the victims and organized crime. They discuss notable cases, including Joseph "Chris" D'Amelio and Anthony "Dapper" Corlito's slaying on the same street in the North End of Boston.
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    22 mins
  • Operation Lobster

    Operation Lobster
    Sep 3 2025

    Lara and Nina discuss Operation Lobster, a joint undercover FBI/Mass State Police operation targeting the Winter Hill Gang. They also delve into the background of infamous former FBI agent John Zip Connolly and his connections with notorious and illustrious figures like Whitey Bulger and Billy Bulger. And of course the truck hijacking case that resulted from the undercover work of Special Agent Nick "Doc" Gianturco.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Summer Topics

    00:25 The Lobster and Loan Shark Case

    00:54 John Zip Connolly's Background

    02:45 Connolly's Early Career and Connections

    05:22 Connolly's Transfer to Boston

    06:59 Operation Lobster Begins

    10:47 The Undercover Operation Details

    15:02 The End of Operation Lobster

    18:19 Aftermath and Convictions
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    20 mins
  • Is it Safe to go in the Water? The Loan Sharks

    Is it Safe to go in the Water? The Loan Sharks
    Aug 19 2025

    The girls delve into loan sharking in Massachusetts in the 1970s, focusing on key figures like Jimmy Martorano and the various legal challenges they faced. They discuss the timeline of the arrests, the run up to Operation Lobster, the ongoing legal battles and the connection of some of the men to Lara's father, Richie.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement

    01:02 Loan Sharking in Massachusetts

    05:33 The Case Against Loan Sharks

    11:20 Legal Troubles and Appeals

    15:05 Wrap-Up and Future Episodes
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    16 mins
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