The Brutal True Story of Tommy DeSimone | Goodfellas Real Mafia Documentary

I’m Dan Kowalski, screenwriter and author. While Joe Pesci’s portrayal of 'Tommy DeVito' in Goodfellas is iconic, the real-life Thomas DeSimone was far more complex—and dangerous—than the silver screen suggests. In this documentary, I strip away the Hollywood fiction to reveal the true psychopathic nature of a man the FBI described as 'extremely nervous' and 'fit for antagonism.' This deep-dive is the result of extensive manual research into the DeSimone case. Unlike standard retellings, I have cross-referenced Henry Hill’s 'Wiseguy' accounts with primary sources to provide a more accurate picture of his criminal career, from the 1966 REA truck hijacking to his ultimate disappearance in 1979. FBI Declassified Files: Complaint forms regarding the 1966 Manhattan fur hijacking ($2M adjusted value). Military Records: Selective Service draft registration records (Class 1-Y, June 17, 1970). Police Reports: NYPD records of the 1969 REA merchandise recovery in Jersey City. Literature: 'Wiseguy' by Henry Hill; personal research into the Lucchese family hierarchy under Paul Vario. I'm also the author of Our Thing, an organized crime thriller — available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Our-Thing-Dani... 0:00 Introduction and Violent Streak 10:04 Everything Falls Apart #Tommy DeSimone, #goodfellas true story, Tommy DeVito Joe Pesci, Lufthansa Heist, Air France Robbery, Lucchese crime family, Jimmy Burke, Henry Hill, Billy Batts, Spider, New York mafia, mob documentary, organized crime history.