In this episode, Vinny and Diane unravel the intricate web of a sophisticated stolen goods operation that thrived during the sweltering summer of 1976 in Washington Heights. Through firsthand accounts from officers who worked the case, they trace how a seemingly innocent electronics repair shop on 181st Street became the hub of an underground economy during NYC's financial crisis. From late-night stakeouts to undercover operations, this forgotten chapter of New York crime history reveals the ...
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In this episode, Vinny and Diane unravel the intricate web of a sophisticated stolen goods operation that thrived during the sweltering summer of 1976 in Washington Heights. Through firsthand accounts from officers who worked the case, they trace how a seemingly innocent electronics repair shop on 181st Street became the hub of an underground economy during NYC's financial crisis. From late-night stakeouts to undercover operations, this forgotten chapter of New York crime history reveals the ...
Fear City: When New York Burned in the Summer of '80
Sleepy Crime Stories
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Fear City: When New York Burned in the Summer of '80
In this episode, Dave and Alex dive into the sweltering summer of 1980 in New York City, when the metropolis earned its notorious 'Fear City' moniker. They explore the perfect storm of socioeconomic factors that created an unprecedented crime wave, the rise of citizen responses like the Guardian Angels, and the psychological impact that transformed the subway system into a symbol of urban decay. Through firsthand accounts, archival clips, and expert analysis, they reconstruct a pivotal moment...
Sleepy Crime Stories
In this episode, Vinny and Diane unravel the intricate web of a sophisticated stolen goods operation that thrived during the sweltering summer of 1976 in Washington Heights. Through firsthand accounts from officers who worked the case, they trace how a seemingly innocent electronics repair shop on 181st Street became the hub of an underground economy during NYC's financial crisis. From late-night stakeouts to undercover operations, this forgotten chapter of New York crime history reveals the ...
