In this explosive conversation, former jewel thief Larry Lawton reveals the untold truth behind the criminal empire that made him the most notorious jewel thief in United States history. Larry takes us inside the inner circles of the Gambino crime family, sharing raw, unfiltered stories about the mafia bosses he worked under, including men connected to Murder Incorporated and the legendary Albert Anastasia.

Jason Hensley guides the conversation with depth and curiosity as Larry opens up about the high-stakes heists, the danger, the adrenaline, and the psychological cost of a life lived in the shadows of organized crime.

This episode dives into Larry Lawton’s early years, the rise of his criminal career, the mob-operated world he became locked inside, and the empire of diamonds, money, and violence that consumed him. As the largest jewel thief in American history, Larry explains how he built trust with mafia captains, earned the nickname “The Kid,” and supplied countless mobsters across New York with stolen diamonds. His stories are gripping, brutal, human, and impossible to ignore.

Jason and Larry explore themes of redemption, consequences, reform, personal responsibility, and the human spirit—creating a powerful episode rooted in emotional truth, journalism, storytelling, and real-world criminal history. If you're fascinated by organized crime, true crime storytelling, mafia history, psychological depth, and raw personal transformation, this conversation is one of the most compelling episodes we’ve ever released.

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