Ex Mafia Enforcer Escapes Death, Mafia, And Prison | Tommy Harding

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (116)

0:00 Tommy Harding's Early Life chapter
4:04 Growing Up Difficult chapter 3
4:04 Childhood Struggles and Family Dynamics
4:38 Similar Experiences with Father's Behavior
5:09 Mother's Limited Education and Financial Struggles
5:41 Car Theft Methods and Evolution chapter 1
5:41 Exploring Neighborhoods and Gang Involvement
7:45 Stolen Cars and Neighborhoods chapter
9:22 Teenage Years and Bodybuilding Inspiration chapter
10:55 Early Life and Influences chapter 1
10:55 Childhood Memories and Fashion Trends
11:25 Meeting Influential People and Earning Money chapter 4
11:25 Meeting Influential People and Making Money
11:56 Confrontations in Bars and Earning a Living
12:27 Getting Involved with Social Clubs
13:30 Discovering a New Club and Lifestyle
14:32 Early Life and Childhood Experiences chapter 3
14:32 Growing Up Without Internet and Finding Alternative Entertainment
15:03 Visiting a Club and Meeting Jimmy
15:33 Observing Unusual Behavior at the Club
18:08 Jimmy's Influence and Family Dynamics chapter 3
18:08 Confronting Father's Behavior and Setting Boundaries
19:41 Jimmy as a Positive Influence and Family Conflict
20:44 Father's Departure and Mother's Independence
21:44 Family and Early Life chapter 4
21:44 Moving to Jacksonville and Family Dynamics
22:15 Partying and Protection Money
22:47 Enforcing Protection Money and Personal Behavior
23:48 Jimmy's Support and Meeting with Boston Associates
25:21 A Close Encounter with Richie chapter 5
25:21 Meeting Richie and Becoming Close Friends
25:51 A Night Out with Richie in Sunset Park
26:21 Being Robbed and Attacked at Gunpoint
26:51 Fighting Back and Getting Stabbed
27:24 Getting Run Over by the Same Guys
28:57 Near-Death Experience and Hospitalization chapter 4
28:57 Initial Injuries and Pronouncement of Death
29:28 Resuscitation and Transportation to Hospital
30:00 Surgery and Recovery
31:33 Post-Operative Care and Doctor's Advice
32:36 Hospital Visit and Police Involvement chapter 4
32:36 Confrontation with Jimmy and Police Arrival
33:38 Police Investigation and Knowledge of Activities
34:08 Discussion of Robbery and Police Involvement
35:09 Recovery from Injury and Physical Therapy
36:10 Reflection on Past Illegal Activity chapter 5
36:10 Realizing the Dangers of Illegal Activity
36:41 Comparing Youthful Invincibility to Maturity
37:14 Meeting Olga and Falling in Love
37:44 Moving In Together and Financial Strains
38:15 Confronting the Reality of Illegal Activity
39:49 Incident at Bodega chapter 4
39:49 Arrival and Incident Trigger
40:20 Confrontation with Spanish Guy
40:52 Shooting and Chaos
41:54 Aftermath and Police Involvement
43:28 Discussion of Death and Hospitalization chapter 4
43:28 Reaction to Death and Hospitalization
45:01 Visiting Neil in the Hospital
45:31 Neil's Career and Personal Life
46:33 Jimmy's Health Issues and Changes
47:05 Struggles with Financial Insecurity chapter 4
47:05 Feeling trapped in a difficult situation
47:36 Desire to change circumstances and earn money
48:39 Arrest and charges for strong armed robbery
49:43 Consequences of actions and legal proceedings
50:44 Early Life Experiences chapter 1
50:47 Time spent in Rikers Island and fighting the case
54:22 Confrontation with Gang Members chapter 4
54:22 Racial Slurs and Physical Altercation
54:53 Threats and Intimidation by Gang Members
55:24 Escalating Situation with Officers
55:54 Informing on Gang Members and Transfer
57:26 Life in Shock Incarceration Camp and Conflict with Guards chapter 4
57:26 Conflict with Guards and Sentencing
58:27 Jimmy's Death and Its Impact on the Speaker
58:58 Jimmy's Character and Advice
1:00:00 Aftermath of Jimmy's Death and Decision to Leave the Past Behind
1:01:03 Early Life and Escapades chapter 5
1:01:03 Hanging Out with Friends and Family
1:01:33 Moving to Fayetteville, North Carolina
1:02:04 Struggling with Identity and Purpose
1:02:35 Bouncing Clubs and Living as a Fugitive
1:03:05 Pregnancy and Family Drama
1:04:41 Discussion of Prostitution and Money Laundering chapter 4
1:04:41 Laundering Money through Nail Salons
1:05:11 Meeting Mary and Banging Multiple Women
1:05:41 Trouble with Billy and Marion's Pregnancy
1:07:16 Meeting Troy Thompson and Changing Life Circumstances
1:08:18 Early Life and Incarceration chapter 4
1:08:18 Incarceration and Transfer to Rikers Island
1:08:49 Life in Jail and FBI Questioning
1:09:50 Release from Jail and Reconnection with Billy
1:10:22 Visiting Daughter and Meeting New People
1:11:55 Arresting Troy chapter 3
1:11:55 Initial Surveillance and Confirmation
1:12:27 Confronting Troy
1:12:59 Bounty Hunting Career and Training
1:15:38 Personal Story of Struggle and Redemption chapter 2
1:15:38 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Purpose
1:16:40 Meeting Susan and Her Nephew Nikki
1:18:13 Son's Education and Career chapter 1
1:18:13 Becoming a Guardian and Mentor to Nikki
1:19:16 Adopting a Child and Raising Him chapter
1:21:27 Opening a Business and Writing a Book chapter
1:23:30 Lorenzo and the Book chapter 4
1:23:30 Sharing the Story and Lorenzo's Request
1:24:33 Book Sent as a Gift and Life Changes
1:25:05 Shopify and Amazon Options for Book Purchase
1:26:37 Involvement in Community and Gang Problems
1:27:40 Personal Story and Reflections chapter 5
1:27:40 Opening Up and Sharing a Personal Story
1:28:10 Comparing Netflix Shows and Sharing Opinions
1:28:41 Discussing Forest Whitaker and a Recent TV Show
1:29:14 Sharing an Experience with Audiobooks and Modifying a Book
1:30:47 Closing Remarks and Future Conversations

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