Hitman For Bonnano Crime Family Exposes Most Dangerous Mafia Crews In New York City | The Connect

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Gene Borrello was part of the last generation of NYC’s wild wise guys. He joined the Bonnano Crime Family at a young age and quickly got close with the family’s boss. His reputation of violence and brutality made him a name that everyone in the city feared. After being indicted on RICO charges he eventually flipped on his former crime associates and entered witness protection. He’s here to tell us all about the final days of the mob as the world knew it! Go Follow Gene! IG: https://www.instagram.com/geneborrello/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcEOVWzV1YqvHd0vn94aeFLJrLgntzqP Book: https://www.amazon.com/Born-LIfe-Borrello-Ex-Bonanno-Enforcer/dp/1667805576 This Episode Is Brought To You By The Following Sponsor: RocketMoney! Visit https://www.rocketmoney.com/connect and stop wasting your money TODAY! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc4qAxpztC6D20wzeS91C Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU69IWUT8m_qPT01AbelXiA/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:02 - The Process of Getting Straightened Out 00:05:51 - The Ambush on the Highway 00:08:40 - Street Retaliation: The Chaos of the Mob 00:10:50 - Saving Money with Rocket Money 00:12:15 - Protecting Yourself in the Industry 00:17:12 - The Changing Neighborhoods in New York City 00:20:04 - Upbringing and Life of Crime 00:22:52 - Gangsters and Neighborhood Protection 00:25:34 - Stories from Prison 00:28:29 - Storytime: The Beatdown 00:31:16 - Robbery and Violence in the Mob 00:34:13 - Robberies and Gang Activity 00:36:59 - Robin Hood in the Diamond District 00:40:00 - Crime Stories and the Limits 00:42:44 - The Financial Disputes among Mobsters 00:45:31 - Life in the Mafia 00:48:17 - Paying the Boss and the Captain in the Mob 00:51:00 - The Structure of the Bonnanos 00:53:53 - Deciding to Flip 00:56:41 - Negotiations and Potential Sentences 00:59:21 - Heist Upset 01:02:15 - The Flaws in the Jury Trial System 01:05:11 - Flipped and Undercover in Jail 01:07:58 - Stories of the Streets 01:10:48 - Weapons and Connections 01:13:35 - Regretting Spending Money and Missed Investment Opportunities 01:16:23 - The Legends of the Mafia 01:19:08 - The Mafia and Gangs in New York City 01:21:55 - Politics and Social Media 01:24:46 - Wrapping Up