364: Mafia Cops- Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa

Killer Queens: A True Crime Podcast

True Crime, Comedy

4.4 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

In the 1980s, NYPD detectives Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa secretly worked for the mafia while on the force, betraying their badge in exchange for cash. Known as the "Mafia Cops," they fed mobsters confidential police information, carried out hits, and even kidnapped targets for crime bosses. Their actions helped fuel organized crime during New York's most chaotic era. For years, their crimes went unnoticed until a string of investigations and key testimonies exposed them. Their story remains a chilling reminder of corruption at its worst. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Adore Me: For bra and panty sets for as low as $19.95, head to AdoreMe.com. IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code QUEENS at Lumepodcast.com/QUEENS! #lumepod Chewy: Got to chewy.com/queens to save $20 on your first order with free shipping. Minimum purchase required. New customers only. Terms and conditions apply. See site for complete details. © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:34.5	Hey, y'all. Welcome to Killer Queens, a true crime podcast. I'm your host, Terrella, and like most
0:39.6	millennials, I've always had an obsession with true crime. On KQ, you'll find light true crime stories,
0:45.7	millennial hypes and gripes, some adult language, and maybe a special guest here and there.
0:51.2	Just like a 90s sleepover, we're just a couple BFFs hanging out, so gather around
0:55.6	and let's launch right into it. This episode contains discussion of murder, murder for hire,
1:07.3	kidnapping, and mention of torture, listener discretion is advised. In the 1980s,
1:13.9	NYPD detectives Louis Appolito and Stephen Caracapa secretly worked for the mafia while on the
1:19.7	force betraying their badge in exchange for cash. Known as the mafia cops, they fed mobsters,
1:25.6	confidential police information carried out hits, and even kidnapped
1:29.0	targets for crime bosses. Their actions helped fuel organized crime during the New York's most chaotic
1:35.4	era. For years, their crimes went unnoticed until a string of investigations and key testimonies
1:40.7	expose them. Their story remains a chilling reminder of corruption at its worst.
1:46.8	These guys are douchebags, like super douchebags. Okay. Also, big hey girl, thanks to Mark for
1:54.5	requesting this and writing this up. He watched the vice show betraying the badge, and he said,
2:00.3	you know what?
2:02.5	I'm going to do this one.
2:03.7	And so here we are.
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