In this episode, we talk about the collapse of the seventh family—the political, judicial, and law enforcement branch of the Chicago Outfit. We cover the rise and failed assassination of Outfit associate Ken Eto, the murders of his hitmen, and how his testimony exposed major players. We break down the 1982 Diane Masters murder cover-up by corrupt cops, the downfall of Willow Springs law enforcement, and the launch of Operation Gambit by mob fixer-turned-informant Bob Cooley. We follow the convictions of Alderman Fred Roti, Judge Thomas Maloney, and multiple Outfit-linked officials, plus the shocking revelations from Operation Greylord. We detail the violent bombing campaigns against companies like Marina Cartage and the real players behind them. Finally, we examine how the Outfit collapsed from within, how its last hitman flipped during the Family Secrets trial, and how today’s Chicago mob hides behind contracts, not brass knuckles.

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