Dirty Cops: Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa

On this D for Dirty Cops episode we talk about how Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa were kept on retainer to provide confidential information to the Lucchese family. In addition to obstructing the NYPD’s investigations, Lou and Steve gave up the identities of confidential informants that resulted in many people being murdered. Eventually their bosses turned informant, & they were convicted of 8 murders. 

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LOUIS EPPOLITO AND STEPHEN CARACAPPA LINKS:

Louis Eppolito: Working for the Mob

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Eppolito_and_Stephen_Caracappa

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE LINKS:

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

https://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/get-help-bulletins-for-crime-victims/bulletins-for-teens/bullying-and-harassment
http://stompoutbullying.org/
Home – The Hotline®

http://www.ncadv.org/
http://www.crisistextline.org/textline/?gclid=CjwKEAjw9MrIBRCr2LPek5-h8U0SJAD3jfhtHplx6Ibc8Ov7oG79YLibo1TubSfQrumNc-WnXJixDxoCKafw_wcB
https://www.mentalhelp.net/meeting-finder/ca/woodland-hills/