Jon Pernell Roberts & His Gambino Crime Family History.

Today we discuss the story of “Cocaine Cowboy” Jon Pernell Roberts aka John Riccobono . We talk his career as A Miami drug trafficker as well as his early Mafia roots in NYC.

Rest In Peace to all the victims who have lost their lives due to crime. The events that are discussed in these videos are not an attempt to glorify, but to look at NYC Crime from a historical perspective. May the victims families find strength in remembrance of their loved ones.

[nyccrimespot]

I apologize about some of the reverb on the audio . Best i can do is re record and do it again. This version will stay up for now.

[dirtybawd]

His book American Desperado is the greatest book I’ve ever read

[dantean]

"...a tale so unbelievable, it's sometimes hard to believe." Now THERE'S an insight.

[blueeggosonanotherphone]

He looks like that Detroit pawn shop guy

[Magneto]

His book is one of the best books I read R.I.P Jon Roberts

[RAGNAR]

"American Desperado" especially the audio version of the book detailing the life of John Roberts (Ricobono) I would highly recommend this book.

[pauliedibbs]

That's nuts.... Rosario Riccobono (from Palermo) was one of the biggest heroin traffickers in Sicily and LCN members.. Ended up being killed/wiped out by the Corleonesi however, during the infamous Second Mafia War.

Great video!

[dazzlingcheek-buster]

The book is sitting next to me it’s about time people talk about this man The book is beautiful ride one of my favourite of all time

[davidprice]

Totally KICK ASS content! You're in my top 10 true crime YT channels right up there with OC shortz, Pennisi, Sammy, Franzese, Mikey Scars, Mooney Dash Cam, Mob Reporter, and a few others in Canada. KEEP KILLING IT brother!!

[churrychurry]

You’re doing amazing work!!! Thank you!!!

[jamesparkerone]

Some crazy links in this one.
My book list is getting out of hand watching all these videos. Lol

Respect from the UK

[Joebatters]

Very interesting video! Brings up some great connections! I think he embellished some of his stories but I guess we will never know. Great work NYC!

[shack]

American Desperado is a brilliant book. Well done on this video for putting some of the pieces together.

[mikeehagues]

Awesome, very well put together. His book is a fantastic read. Im currently reading Max Mermelstein "The man who made it snow" great read. He was involved with Jons. This subject is so fascinating 😊

[Santorini]

Crazy... Great story. Good stuff, sir.

[frankiebatsthebronx]

This video came out great no problem on my TV sounds great. Always appreciate your work be safe in your travels

[TupDigital]

Cool vid bro! I too only knew him from the Cocaine Cowboys knew he was New Yorker but had no idea of his family name and background. What a dirty, sordid life he led. Cheers

[jimce]

From what I do know to be true many of his stories in the book were told by him exactly the way I heard them years earlier from someone linked to him so they either collaborated beforehand or he was being honest about a few things I've heard elsewhere. You should do a story on Ricky Prado. He was a former Metro Dade firefighter and the right hand man of Alberto San Pedro, the Great corruptor of Hialeah in the 70s early 80s. Ricky was a Cuban refugee who is a staunch Patriot and anti-communist. I'm glad to see his talents went to better use as an adult and a CIA operative fighting for us instead of against us. This man truly has an unbelievable story to tell if he ever actually could

[lprophit]

this is amazing i loved jon in that documentary!!!

[haskellw]

Nice work, looking forward to more content