Mafia Princess on Killing, Drug Smuggling and Money Laundering | Minutes With | @LADbible

In this week's episode of Minutes With we sat down with Marisa Merico, the daughter of Italy's most notorious Mafia Godfathers. She told us about growing up in the Mafia community, the crimes her family committed and their eventual downfall.

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[LADbible]

Thanks to Marisa for taking part! Marisa told us that she hopes this interview and her experience will help others, especially women born into the criminal world.

[anitarivfu]

it's so crazy to me to think that someone has lived long enough to be a mobster, create a drug empire, go to prison for years and still be able to become a chef

[AnOddBird]

Life is truly stranger than art. If I saw a movie about an 86 year old mafia mastermind grandma who’s too dangerous to be taken off house arrest I’d find it far-fetched!

[tessiepinkman]

This is a truly fascinating interview. Marisa is intelligent, well spoken and have a message that's important.
*You've outdone yourselves again, LADbible!*

[didi.a]

Speaking about her nonna giving her relatives ‘cleaner’ drugs is heartbreaking :’( most of us could really never understand what it’s like to be in that position, and we’re lucky to not understand!

[-cMc-]

The grandmother on house assrest couldn't move bc of health problems and police were still terrified

[TheBigDavid]

Amazing that her dad is still alive. The way she spoke throughout the interview, I assumed he had passed away.

[richards]

This one has got to be the best one of these I've seen. The way she sounds like a regular northern lass but has had the life of a different world.. absolutely amazing insight 👍😊

[saxonmckenzie]

It really does take all sorts . I really appreciate these brilliant stories and seeing the world through other people's views

[fliqur]

Shes a real one. Strong, independent woman. Very very head strong to have this life and sit there and talk about it open and honestly.

[sophiageorge-njoz]

This was a very impactful account, by Marissa. The fact she changed her life around, despite all the odds being against her is something more people need to hear. It is possible to reinvent yourself and still be the same person, whilst understanding that there’s right and wrong.

I totally understood the points she raised as things being ‘normal’ to her. She was a child, she grew up in that environment, she had to learn to see from a different perspective. I admire that in a person. Well done Marissa and thank you for sharing your story xxx

[thesahel]

this just shows that no matter how glamorous it may look, it will always end with prison or murder. how do you go from earning millions per month to eating prison beans.

[kay-dc]

Kids who fantasise this lifestyle cuz they think its "cool" should take a good lesson from this

[coll]

Much respect to this woman for sharing her story.

[toffeelatte]

Honestly never knew 'Ndrangheta were active in the UK. It takes balls to speak about this life because she's basically dead woman walking, I really hope she stays safe and has a happy life, she's a good egg. Just a woman who wanted her dad back. Also the way her voice quietened when she started discussing the drugs shipments, habit I guess!

Also surprised people are saying "this video shows it's not glamerous and you're fucked if you do this" - as an Italian from Rome I think TV shows have done that well enough. It's an oath for life there is no out you got a target on your back for your whole life and are forced into crime, it's not worth it.

[floridagolf]

Loved her input in the Myra Hindley and Rose West doc with Trevor Macdonald. Very intelligent woman, fascinating story

[antonleimbach]

Thank you Marisa for sharing your story, I hope life brings you love and happiness.

[BenjaminRegen]

"That's not how the mafia works!" - commentors who don't know

" I don't trust this story!" - commentors nobody asked

"She's FEMALE!" - commentors missing the entire point of the interview (it isn't her sex).

Seriously, guys. Get a grip.

[sweatymrkim]

This'll be a plot twist for corrie.

[-cMc-]

Leaving the life of hurting ppl indirectly or directly just for money. Thank ya'll to finally choosing a different path