The KC Civella v. Spero War
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- Опубликовано: 2 мар 2024
- Retired Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins brings you the best in mob history with his unique perception of the mafia. In this episode of the Gangland Wire Podcast, Gary Jenkins explores the intense gang war between the Civella and Spero families. Gary explains the key figures, Nick Civella and his brother Cork Civella, and outlines their roles within the mob. Jenkins also highlights Nick Spero, a flamboyant character with connections to the mob. He explains Nick Civella's strict dress code, including rules against facial hair and the requirement for specific haircuts. He shares stories of Civella's involvement in sports gambling charges and the first FBI wiretap that led to his indictment. The murder of Saul Landie and the attempted murder of Lester Moore further escalated tensions within the organized crime network. Moving on, Jenkins focuses on Carl Spero and his criminal activities. A professional criminal, Carl aligns himself with other professional criminals to create his own organization. The speaker emphasizes Carl Spero's cautious nature and his crew's efforts to avoid surveillance. He describes the stalking of the Spero faction by the Civella Faction. Tensions rise as both families continue surveillance efforts, culminating in a shooting incident at the Virginia Tavern that leaves Carl Spero paralyzed. In the latter part of the podcast, He provides updates on Joe Spero's involvement in a bombing attempt and eventual capture. After Joe Spero is killed, Carl remains a target, facing multiple assassination attempts, including a dynamite bombing of his car. Jenkins highlights the collaboration between an undercover state trooper and a professional thief and builds a case against him, culminating in a bomb planted under Carl Spero's office, signaling the end of the Spero-Civella War.
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Great 👍 video Gary have a great day. And have fun golfing today.
On the golf course
@@GaryJenkinsMafiaDetectivenever mind I found it
@@GaryJenkinsMafiaDetectiveit’s hard to find a photo of these guys. Especially the Arab
I had forgotten Lester Moore. He owned a Chevy dealership in Liberty off of 291. There was talk of him being involved with the mob
Thanks, he was a big sports gambler and had some kind of close relationship with Carl Spero.
Thank you for another Happy Sunday and soon to be famous video share, Casey in AZ
My dad always loved villa Capri when we lived in kc, he had nostalgia from when he and his friends would drink underage there in high-school. I laughed so much when I found out it was a mob hang out at that time because it made so much sense why they would sell to high schoolers
Great stuff Gary, really enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it
I grew up in that era and Terry kelton was a friend of mine and still is to this day i talk with him at least once a month
Interesting! I had a young guy who had an uncle called Radio. He wanted to write a story about his uncle’s life in the 70s. I told him to go talk to Terry because he could fill in a lot of facts. Tell him about that the next time you talk.
Your Son mike is a great friend of mine!
Do you know if there was ever any mob activity in Leavenworth County, Ks?
Not to my knowledge. Thanks for watching my channel.
Was Nick connected to Jerry Jette political counselor??? Or do you have a video that explains Nick and politics?!!
I don’t and to my knowledge he was not. He was political and the Teamsters local president Roy Williams was one of his political connections.
Kansas city is my favorite place to vacation. I head up up there every year. I stay at the 21c aka the savoy and absolutely love it there. That Australian bakery is fantastic!
Thanks! I just looked up that bakery down by the Savoy I see. We are going to try that. I had heard of it but have never investigated
@@GaryJenkinsMafiaDetective get the meat pies it's absolutely some of the best food I have ever had
Gary, was there ever any truth to Mickey Finn being connected to the mob? I knew Mickey when he owned the bowling alley and Gold Buffett in NKC and the Rodeway Inn on Armour Rd.
Man that does sound familiar. But off the top of my head I’m not sure. Is that also Mickey Younghanz?
@@GaryJenkinsMafiaDetective Unless that was an alias, I don't think so. Finnegan was his real surname as far as I know
I don’t think so then, I don’t remember that name. Being in the entertainment business, he probably knew a lot of people.
Just found Gary...he's great...like Bill Roemer and Joe Pistone...these cops are the real deal and tell the real story. Love it!
What ever happened to Conrad Metz , anyway great job Gary, I remember when the Virginia Tavern shooting happened, take care and be safe
He did some time. I saw his obit sometime in the past few years.
@@GaryJenkinsMafiaDetective Thanks, have you done anything on Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, or Pretty Boy Floyd , gangsters from the depression would make good stories
@@gregscavuzzo5457 I have the Bonnie and Clyde Tour on you tube. I have several stories I did back in the early days. I don’t have video because they were before I started doing you tube with everything. I will take a look and fix them with some kind of image and put on you tube.
@@GaryJenkinsMafiaDetective Thanks
This doesn’t matter but I had short conversation with one of civella granddaughter but she made a point during her father’s era blacks & Italian got along during her brothers era they didn’t!
Very interesting thanks for the comment.
I not only knew the Civella's, the Spero's, but I also went to elementary school with a Cuzzi. Probably not the right spelling
Thanks it is Cuezze I believe. Where did you know them from? The city market? Or the joints?
@@GaryJenkinsMafiaDetective I could not remember the spelling of Cuezze. Too long ago! And it may not be the same family, but may have been. I played little league with Nick Civella's nephew and went to middle and high school with Carl Spero's nephew. Another friend lived closed to the Spero's in Kearney and had to be evacuated when Carl's nephew found the bomb under Carl's car.
There was a woman involved, corks side girl left for Spero.. funny nobody ever mentions that.
Yes, you are correct. What happened on that trip to Vegas?
@@GaryJenkinsMafiaDetective I know they asked Anthony Barber to take over in Vegas somehow, he declined. I know that Toni was corks girlfriend and he was LIVID that she ended up with Spero. she worked at the red apple where all those guys hung out and she was a beauty. Cork didn’t like the drugs and that’s how Speros made all their money. I was told that was the problem.. drugs
Jennifer, you must have been close to the action back then. You are right on. We actually had a drug case and selling weapons on Carl Spero when they killed him. Drugs may have been part of this dispute, but there were other things. Carl was going around recruiting guys saying he was moving in on the Civellas. Email me at ganglandwire@gmail.com to continue sharing notes. Might get another podcast episode going. Have you seen my documentary Brothers against Brothers the Civella Spero War. It’s a $1.99 rental on Amazon Prime.
It’s on RUclips
The movie is good.
I dont know what that guy was thinking growing his hair out and facial hair. Its like he wanted trouble from the boss
He was not going to fall in line, he was his own man.
Also did listeners recognize that woman. She went from one side right to the other. Obviously Italian lady. Right to the other factions fellas. That's too cold