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 ...
The Vanished Witness: When Justice Disappeared in Harlem
Sleepy Crime Stories
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The Vanished Witness: When Justice Disappeared in Harlem
Untold Streets: America's Hidden Histories•September 21, 2025 The Vanished Witness: When Justice Disappeared in Harlem In this episode, Marcus and Elena uncover the troubling case of Terrell Jackson, a young man convicted of a 1973 Harlem bodega robbery based solely on one eyewitness's testimony. When that witness, Mrs. Loretta Wilson, recants her identification and then mysteriously vanishes before she can testify, the case exposes the darker side of 1970s policing practices. A...
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 ...
