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 Washington Heights Fence Ring: Shadow Economy of '76
Sleepy Crime Stories
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The Washington Heights Fence Ring: Shadow Economy of '76
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 ...
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 ...