Dominick Cicale grew up in the Bronx borough of New York City. Surrounded by criminal activity, he quickly started associating with mafia and eventually became a "Made Man" with the Bonanno Crime Family. Before long he was made a captain and had over 20 soldiers working for him. He was involved in racketeering, illegal gambling, and even murder. After a particular hit went down he ended up cooperating with the Federal Government to help take down other associates, served time in federal prison, and eventually left the life of crime. Today he is a successful business man and living a fulfilling life with his family. He joins the show to tell his incredible story of going into the deepest depths of organized crime and coming out the other side a changed man! Go Support Dom! EG Vodka: https://egvodka.com/ Preorder The Book: https://theperfectcrimefamily.com/ Podcast: @mafiaroundtable Support the show and secure your online data at https://www.expressvpn.com/CONNECTPOD Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc4qAxpztC6D20wzeS91C Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU69IWUT8m_qPT01AbelXiA/join 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:09 - Being A Mafia Captain 00:06:22 - Growing Up in the Bronx 00:12:55 - Legitimate vs Illegal Business Operations 00:15:40 - Secure Your Online Data With ExpressVPN! 00:17:10 - A No-Lose Situation with Vinnie in the Lanza Heist 00:25:56 - A Plan to Whack a Prosecutor 00:32:13 - Money, Partying, and a Lack of Guidance 00:38:53 - The Robbery and Confrontation with George 00:45:32 - George's Demise 00:51:48 - The Dumping of the Body 00:58:18 - In Jail for a Crime I Didn't Commit 01:04:50 - Failed Marriages and Prison Relationships 01:11:11 - The Mafia Code of Conduct 01:17:27 - Mafia Threats and Retaliation 01:23:47 - The Importance of Street Smarts in Business 01:30:08 - Shooting and Escape 01:36:49 - Loyalty and Disgrace 01:43:07 - Life in the Mafia 01:49:23 - Loyalty and Hierarchy 01:55:39 - The Bananos' Organizational Structure and Financial Operations 02:02:05 - The Story of Randy's Demise 02:08:25 - The Plan to For Michael 02:14:51 - Cooperation and Loyalty 02:21:13 - The Case of Vinnie and Joe MSO 02:27:36 - Overcoming Failures and Building Strength