All posts tagged: Las Vegas Mob History

Casino (The Movie): 20 Years After

Amidst the bright flashing lights in the city with no clocks, time was ticking for those who were skimming millions from the most popular gambling spots in Sin City, Las Vegas. The blockbuster movie of 1995 was Casino, based on the book by Nicholas Pileggi and filmed by Martin Scorsese. Filled with stars like Robert DeNiro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci, and the backdrop of Las Vegas in its heyday, Casino was another Mafia hit from the genre that gave us The Godfather and Goodfellas. Audiences were taken back to a time when Vegas was ruled by the Mob, specifically the Chicago Outfit. Gaining a foothold in the gambling mecca meant millions were skimmed off the top, with no record, and delivered to the Mob bosses via Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago. The film re-creates the true story of power, money, and murder and how it all came tumbling down. Frank Cullotta played an integral part in the burglary operations of the Vegas crew known as the Hole in the Wall Gang because of their signature …

Shattered Lives: Dennis Griffin and THE MORGUE

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Listen to Shattered Lives Radio Dennis Griffin, best known for his mob-related true crime books, started his “after retirement” writing career writing mystery/thriller novels, one of the most popular, THE MORGUE. The novel is based on his work as an investigator looking into the operations of the medical examiners office. What he found was unbelievable and the fictionalized account tells the story of out of control coroner, perversion, cover up, and the politics behind it. A medical examiner is a government official who: Investigates human organs like the stomach, liver, brain Determines cause of death Issues death certificates Maintains death records Responds to deaths in mass disasters Identifies unknown dead Other functions depending on local law What many don’t know is the difference between a medical examiner and a coroner and what specific duties they are qualified to perform: A medical examiner by definition is a physician … In most cases, they are trained to be forensic pathologists… and are appointed to their positions. To be a coroner, you just have to be able to be …

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The Roth Show Hosts Author Dennis Griffin

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Listen LIVE: http://therothshow.com Join Dr. Laurie Roth and Susan Murphy Milano each Wednesday BROADCASTING AT A NEW TIME! 8-9 Pacific, 11-12am Eastern Denny Griffin is a man who wears many hats, a former officer of the law turned author, radio host, and crime investigator, he has turned his retirement into the busiest time of his life! Denny has written several books on the history of the Las Vegas Mob, interviewing and befriending several former mobsters including Henry Hill and Frank Cullotta, the subject of his book Cullotta:The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster, and Government Witness and Andrew DiDonato, whose story of life in the Gambino family is told in Surviving the Mob. His latest venture is something new and different. Griffin has been contracted to write the story of Don Hill, the noted saxaphonist of The Treniers. Titled House Party Tonight, the book is scheduled for a November, 2012 release to celebrate Don Hill’s 91st birthday. As the managing partner of Bear Media, Inc., Denny participates in Real Wiseguys, an event planning entity which revolves around …

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Dennis Griffin Signs on For New Book: HOUSE PARTY TONIGHT

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Author Dennis N. Griffin has signed with publisher Geno Munari to publish House Party Tonight, the career of legendary saxophonist Don Hill told in words and pictures. A date in November is targeted for release to coincide with Don Hill’s 91st birthday. For those not familiar with Don, he has been a musician since 1935, when at the age of 14 he played all day on a Mardi Gras float in his hometown of New Orleans for $15. By 1944, he had played with the Alabama State Collegians, Gerald Wilson’s Big Band, Tiny Bradshaw’s Big Band and then toured with Louis Armstrong’s Big Band from 1944-46. During his three years with Louis Armstrong the band toured by train and blacks were only allowed in the car behind the engine, ensuring they would be covered in soot upon arrival. The band appeared in the movie New Orleans, which featured Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Woody Herman. In 1947 Armstrong decided to dissolve his big band and create his All-Stars six-piece combo. At that point Don formed …

Dennis Griffin Invited to Grand Opening of The Mob Museum Las Vegas

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LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS, THE MOB MUSEUM SHOWCASES BOTH SIDES OF THE NOTORIOUS BATTLE BETWEEN ORGANIZED CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. WITH HIGH-TECH THEATER PRESENTATIONS, ICONIC ONE-OF-A-KIND ARTIFACTS, AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, YOU CAN FINALLY DISCOVER THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH. True Crime author and Las Vegas Mob Historian, Dennis Griffin has been invited to participate in the Grand Opening festivities on February 14 as one of the featured organized crime authors. He will be at the official ribbon cutting at 10am and will host a book signing from 11 to 3. Griffin is the author of several books which chronicle the history of organized crime in Las Vegas and the characters who play a big part in the history of Las Vegas itself. He is the host of two crime related internet radio shows, Crime Wire and Real Wiseguys. Recently Dennis Griffin became involved with Real Wiseguys, a Vegas wedding and event planning service featuring the real deal, real wiseguys. Imagine having real dishonest to goodness wiseguys at your …