Description

Dive into the dark and dangerous world of Tony Spilotro, a name synonymous with brutality and the bleak underbelly of Las Vegas's glittering lights. Vegas Vendetta: The Tony Spilotro Story unfolds the chilling narrative of a man who was feared as one of the most ruthless enforcers in the history of the Chicago Mafia. Known to his enemies as a cold-blooded killer and to law enforcement as the elusive mastermind behind over 20 murders, Spilotro's reign of terror spanned decades, leaving a bloody trail from the alleys of Chicago to the neon corridors of Las Vegas. Through interviews, dramatic reenactments, and expert analysis, we peel back the layers of Spilotro's life, from his role in the gruesome M&M murders to his ultimate betrayal and violent death at the hands of his own organization. This series promises to hold you captive as we explore how corruption, fear, and violence ran rampant under the watchful eye of Tony "The Ant" Spilotro, and how his brutal methods eventually led to his downfall, changing the face of Las Vegas forever.

• [00:00] Tony Spilotro, portrayed as a family man, was actually a notorious hitman for the Chicago Mafia, suspected by the FBI of over 20 murders, and known for his extreme violence including torturing a man with an ice pick and forcing another's eyeball out using a vice.
• [02:09] On May 15, 1962, after an unauthorized hit in Chicago that killed two men and a woman, Spilotro was tasked by Chicago Mafia bosses to investigate and enforce mob rules, leading to his violent acts including the infamous M&M murders where he killed Billy McCarthy and Jimmy Moraglia.
• [08:04] Spilotro was sent to Las Vegas by his bosses to oversee the Mafia’s financial interests, particularly in casino skimming operations, where he ensured obedience and secrecy through fear and violence, exploiting the high profits from illicit activities.
• [19:49] Despite FBI efforts to curb his activities, including placing bugs and surveillance, Spilotro maintained his operations through corruption within the Las Vegas Police, threatening violence to ensure compliance and silence from those around him.
• [37:58] Spilotro’s downfall began with his reckless actions, including issuing an unauthorized hit on police officers, which led to intensified efforts by law enforcement to dismantle his operations, culminating in his murder in 1986 by mob associates, signaling an end to his violent reign.