Ep56 Mat Pazzarelli

John Franzese, Jr. was a former member of the New York City Columbo crime family and son of New York City's former mob boss, John "Sonny" Franzese, Sr. John's early life was filled with power, privilege, lavish wealth, hanging with notables and was followed by addiction, homelessness and struggle.

When John's dad was in his 90's, he made the tough decision to become an FBI informant and his testimony in court sent his father to prison for eight plus years. Shortly after Sonny was released at the age 100, the two met and both forgave the other.

After years in the witness protection program, thus the name Mat Pazzarelli, John left its protection to tell his recovery story.