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Sneak peek: The Hit

October 08, 2014 / 03:20

This episode covers the life and death of Gary Triano, a financial developer and gambler, who was killed by a pipe bomb in 1996. Key discussions include his financial troubles, connections to organized crime, and the impact of his death on his family.

Gary Triano was described as having a big personality and was once worth millions. However, he faced significant financial issues, including debts to casinos and investors. His wife, Pam, reflects on their relationship and the threats they faced.

The episode details the circumstances of Gary's murder at the La Paloma Country Club, where he was killed by a bomb placed in his car. Pam recounts the fear they lived in due to threats from the Mexican Mafia.

Contrasting views are presented, with some questioning Pam's claims about the threats and her husband's associations with organized crime. The episode raises doubts about her motivations and the reality of their situation.

Overall, the episode highlights the complexities of Gary's life, the dangers he faced, and the aftermath of his tragic death.

TLDR

Gary Triano, a gambler, was murdered by a pipe bomb linked to his financial troubles and organized crime connections.

Episode

3:20
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[Music] it was a beautiful wedding we had a wonderful relationship I was very in love very in
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love very very in love Gary had a very big personality he was a big Gambler and he
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loved it when they first met she claim that Gary had told her I'm worth 10 million 20 million it was in the high
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Millions Gary Triano he'd been a hugely successful Financial developer an entrepreneur he was doing tribal
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gambling business that money which he got every month was Big Money the tribe and himself did not agree on certain
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things he was basically forced out of his gambling connection he was on a downward spiral financially and there
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were people who were upset with him your husband he owed a casino in Las Vegas several million dollars 1.8
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million to an ex-wife $91,000 to an attorney hundreds of thousands of dollars to a group of Mexican investors
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who people said were involved in criminal activity probably November 1st 1996 at the laama
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Country Club it's so you know a luxury resort spa and a fantastic Golf Course Gary Triano finishes playing a game of
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golf walks to his car and there's an explosion there's some kind of an explosion in the country called parking
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lot I guess it's a massive fire what kind of bomb are we talking about we're talking about a pipe bomb an
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extremely large pipe bomb compared to what is normally out there was this survivable no
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Gary Triano didn't have a chance he was a dead man I was absolutely hysterical and I'm thinking oh my God
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what am I going to do but you must have asked who could have killed Gary I immediately thought who is it that he
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hadn't paid before the bombing Gary was totally in fear going around with a gun he had life threats I had life threats
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the children had life threats we're talking about Mexican Mafia people you don't cross there was serious
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serious things going on I saw the list it was titled a kill list and it had names and Gary trono was at the
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top did Pam ever talk to you about Gary's business associations with organized crime never never
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never she was one of your closest friends no talk about mob related people never threatening phone calls at the
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house that's absurd she felt unsafe she felt her children were under threat no I
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don't believe that ever happened I think that's just completely made up do you believe Pam would have done anything for
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money well yeah [Music]

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 85
    Most intense
  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 80
    Biggest twist
  • 75
    Most heartbreaking

Episode Highlights

  • The Explosion
    Gary Triano finishes playing a game of golf and walks to his car, where an explosion occurs.
    “There's an explosion in the parking lot.”
    @ 01m 41s
    October 08, 2014
  • A Life in Fear
    Gary lived in fear, receiving threats from dangerous individuals due to his financial troubles.
    “He had life threats. I had life threats.”
    @ 02m 27s
    October 08, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • I was very in love, very in love.
    Sneak peek: The Hit
  • There was serious, serious things going on.
    Sneak peek: The Hit
  • Do you believe Pam would have done anything for money? Well, yeah.
    Sneak peek: The Hit

Key Moments

  • Love Story00:08
  • Financial Troubles00:48
  • Tragic Event01:41
  • Fear and Threats02:27
  • Suspicion03:16

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