When the godfather Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo got busted in '89, he divvied up his empire from a prison cell and handed the coveted Tijuana plaza to the Arellano Felix Brothers, who transformed it into one of the most violent drug organizations in Mexico.
At their peak, the brothers, led by Benjamin, were pumping an estimated 40 percent of America's cocain ... Show More
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The First Gangster Kingpin of New York
Monk Eastman ruled the depraved streets of turn-of-the-century Manhattan with fists and absolutely zero regard for human life, commanding an army of 1,200 thugs who terrorized the Lower East Side. At the height of his power, he was pulling cash from every racket you could think o ... Show More
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Feb 10
The OG Yakuza Godfather, Kazuo Taoka
Orphaned and kicked out of work, Kazuo Taoka was an unlikely candidate to become one of postwar Japan’s most important characters. But by combining violence with a talent for legitimate business and corruption, the immaculately-suited gangster would lead the Yamaguchi-gumi yakuza ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2019
BILLY THE KID Ep. 2 | "Crooks, Killers and Thieves"
Lincoln County in southeastern New Mexico Territory grows into a hotbed of corruption and murder. Men named Murphy, Dolan and Brady align themselves against others called Tunstall, McSween and Chisum. An outlaw gang kills and steals at will, and it’s about to add a new man to its ... Show More
34m 21s
Apr 2025
EP122: Korean Cannibal Clan
Join our Patreon family for exclusive access to BTS, bonus episodes, a private group chat, first dibs on ticket and merch sales, and more! www.Patreon.com/PsychopediaPod The Chijon Family was a nightmarishly savage South Korean gang that blazed a brief but blood-soaked trail of t ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2025
Murdaugh Murders: Inside A Deadly Dynasty
A staged suicide, stolen millions, and a trail of lies, Dr. Phil uncovers how Alec Murdaugh's empire collapsed under the weight of deception and greed. In Part 2 of The Murdaugh Murders: Inside a Deadly Dynasty, Dr. Phil unpacks the shocking twists that shattered the Murdaugh leg ... Show More
42m 30s