The Downfall of an Illegal Gambling Operation | Paul Schiffbauer

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
01:32:56 Report Issue
Loading transcript... Click for full transcript

Chapters & Sections (148)

0:04 Illegal Gambling Operations chapter 3
0:04 Police Intervention and Heat Protection
1:01 Illegal Gambling Operations and Machine Use
2:04 Protection Rackets and Court Proceedings
3:05 Childhood and Family Background chapter 4
3:05 Early Life Experiences and Speech Development
3:37 School Years and Career Ambitions
4:07 Regrouping and Military Service
5:08 Meeting the Future Wife and Family Connections
6:08 Introduction to Sunny's Social Circle chapter 3
6:08 Sunny's House and Social Connections
6:39 Judge's Role in Sunny's Business
7:09 Applying for a Job with the Police
8:45 Meeting with Fiance's Business Partner chapter 3
8:45 Initial Meeting and Discussion
9:16 Business Proposal and Offer
10:18 Details of the Business Plan
11:21 Getting Started with Business chapter 4
11:21 Initial Meeting and Offer
11:51 Discussion of Salary and Benefits
12:22 Acceptance of Job Offer and Initial Payment
13:24 Learning About the Business Structure
14:26 Introduction to the Mechanic and Early Experiences chapter 4
14:26 Meeting the New Guy and Learning the Route
14:58 Understanding the Mechanic's Plan and Goals
15:28 Learning from Rob, a Night Mechanic
16:30 First Encounter with Police and Chaos
17:01 Police Raid on Illegal Gambling Operation chapter 3
17:01 Initial Police Encounter and Chaos
17:32 Police Searching for Hidden Money
18:03 Counting and Smashing Up the Bar
19:35 Illegal Gambling Operations chapter 4
19:35 Concealing Money and Evidence
20:07 Paying for Repairs and Deception
20:38 Preventing Detection and Disappearance
21:40 Police Investigation and Warrants
22:11 Discussion of Illegal Activities and Financial Transactions chapter 5
22:11 Story about a Machine Operator and Financial Troubles
22:42 Personal Experience with Illegal Activities and Fear of Incrimination
23:12 Description of Financial Transactions and Contractual Agreements
23:42 Discussion of Finagling Contracts and Leverage
24:14 Explanation of Contractual Leverage and Selling of Contracts
24:46 Contract Negotiations and Personality Issues chapter 3
24:46 Unwillingness to Negotiate Due to Personality Problems
25:16 Dealing with Problematic Clients and Addicts
25:48 After-Hours Parties and Illegal Activities
27:21 A Personal Story about a Bar Owner chapter 4
27:21 The Unusual Appearance of a Bar Owner's Friend
27:52 Protecting the Business and Confrontation with an Employee
28:24 Consequences of Not Addressing Issues in the Business
29:27 Finding a Solution to Business Problems with the Help of an Insurance Company Representative
29:57 Establishing the Business Venture chapter 4
29:57 Initial Idea and Partnership
30:29 Concerns about Paul Monk's Business Practices
31:00 Confronting Paul Monk about Coke Sales
32:33 Receiving News of Paul Monk's Murder
33:03 Murder Investigation and Personal Experiences chapter 5
33:03 Stepping on People's Toes and Police Involvement
33:34 Richie's Involvement and the Rumored Hit
34:04 Dealing Coke and Unsolved Murder
34:36 Fear and Precautions
35:39 Gambling and Muscle Work
36:09 A Night at the Casino chapter 3
36:09 Arrival and Initial Impressions
36:39 Gambling and Unusual Behavior
37:41 Wife's Concerns and Financial Support
38:43 A Collection Route and Unsettling Phone Calls chapter 3
38:43 No Cell Phones and Unaware of Debt
39:14 Learning the Collection Route and Threats
39:44 Financial Loss and Mob-like Behavior
41:17 Confrontation at Sunny's Office chapter 3
41:17 Setting the Scene and Preparing for Confrontation
42:19 The Mail Lady's Arrival and Unexpected Turn of Events
43:50 Threats and Violence Erupt
44:21 Confronting a Gunman chapter 4
44:21 Initial Confrontation and Surreal Experience
44:52 Perception of the Situation and Italian Connection
45:23 Paulie's Intervention and New Problem
46:28 Threats and Intimidation
46:59 Sunny's Involvement in Illegal Activities chapter 4
46:59 Sunny's Request for Favors and Police Intervention
47:31 Police Raid on Illegal Gambling Operation
48:01 Meeting with Johnny Palano and Sunny's Concerns
49:33 Johnny's Knowledge of the Incident and Warning to Sunny
50:05 The Split and the Mechanic's Life chapter 4
50:05 The Split and the Mechanic's Partner
50:37 Police Involvement and Financial Success
51:09 Concerns about the Mechanic's Behavior
51:39 The Mechanic's Secret and a Ride-along
53:12 Phone Surveillance and Government Involvement chapter 4
53:12 Initial Phone Surveillance and Indictment
54:15 Phone Company Letter and Government Request
54:45 Uptight Behavior and Fear of Surveillance
55:16 Plan to Leave the Business and Request for Money
56:17 Conflict with Business Partner chapter 3
56:17 Disagreement over Partnership Terms
57:51 Concerns about Unfair Business Practices
58:22 Attempt to Force a Contract
59:24 Conflict with Business Partner chapter 2
59:24 Dispute Over Equipment and Money Owed
1:00:26 Threats and Intimidation
1:02:32 The Speaker's Personal Life and Business chapter 3
1:02:32 The Speaker's Relationship with the Godfather and His Son
1:03:03 The Speaker's Business Ventures and Associations
1:03:34 The Speaker's Family Life and Discovery of His Past
1:05:40 Phone Call and Unexpected Visit chapter 3
1:05:40 Unexpected Visit and Initial Conversation
1:06:44 Discussion of Checks and Equipment
1:07:46 Agent Smith's Questions and Reaction
1:08:48 Witness Notification and Initial Reaction chapter 4
1:08:48 Initial Discovery of Potential Crime and Investigation Timeline
1:09:18 Material Witness Notification and Attorney Consultation
1:10:19 Pacing and Weight Loss Due to Stress
1:11:22 Agent Smith's Attempt to Serve Witness at Home
1:11:53 Discussion of Past Events chapter 4
1:11:53 Defending Past Actions
1:12:27 Comparison to Others' Sentences
1:12:59 Implicating Self in Crimes
1:14:02 Lucky Escape from Prosecution
1:15:05 Discussion of Tax Fraud and Mistakes chapter 4
1:15:05 Tax Fraud and Making a Mistake
1:16:08 Involvement in Illegal Activities and Tax Evasion
1:17:09 Background on the Business and Family Ties
1:17:40 The Allure of Illegal Activities and the Need for Caution
1:18:11 Confrontation and Self-Defense chapter 2
1:18:11 Jumping into a Bar Fight
1:18:42 Defending Against Aggression
1:21:20 Personal Experience with Illegal Activities chapter 4
1:21:20 Delivering Money to a Politician and the Risks Involved
1:21:52 Comparison to a Casino and Involvement with Johnny Palano
1:22:24 Protection from the Italians and Involvement with Politicians
1:23:59 Writing a Book and Screenplay, and Contest Entries
1:24:29 Discussion of Vending Machine Business and Mob Involvement chapter 5
1:24:29 Initial Offer and Producer Control
1:24:59 No Say in Business Decisions
1:25:31 Unique Story and Mob Involvement
1:26:02 Mob Control and Money
1:27:06 Tax Evasion and Mob Involvement
1:27:39 Story of Selling a Bar chapter 5
1:27:39 Initial Offer and Rejection
1:28:10 Buddy's Experience with Selling a Bar
1:28:40 Selling to Oriental People and Locals
1:29:11 Hearing Process and Background Checks
1:29:43 New Owner's Experience and Request for Help
1:30:15 Experiences with Unscrupulous Business Owner chapter 3
1:30:15 Story of Unfair Business Practices
1:31:17 Consequences and Lack of Action
1:31:48 Moving On and New Ventures

Transcript

Loading transcript...