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Bloody Pizza Murders - Franklin, New Jersey

by James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman

Small Town Murder

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"I just want to kill someone for the thrill of it."
"The guy was screaming all the way to the bushes. It rang right through my head."
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Episode Summary

In this episode, hosts James Pietragallo and Jimmy Whisman take listeners through the shocking case of the murder of Jeremy Giordano, a pizza delivery driver in Franklin, New Jersey. The case is centered around two young men, Tommy Koskovich and Jason Vreeland, whose turbulent upbringings shaped their violent paths. Tommy, whose home life was marred by neglect and drug abuse, had aspirations of becoming a mafia hitman. Along with his friend Jason, they devised a plan to rob a delivery driver for thrills, culminating in a senseless act of violence.

On the night of the murder, the duo ordered pizza to an abandoned house, with the intent of robbing and killing the driver. After Jeremy arrived, they opened fire on him and his boss, Giorgio Galera, resulting in Jeremy's death and Giorgio sustaining severe injuries. In their frantic after-action, they attempted to cover up their crime and even went bowling following this brutal event, showcasing a disturbing lack of remorse.

Eventually, their crimes caught up with them as informants in their social circle reported their confessions to the police. The investigation revealed a wealth of evidence against them, including drugs, weapons, and a chilling confession from Tommy. The case went to trial, with Tommy receiving the death penalty, later commuted to life imprisonment. The episode explores the backgrounds of both criminals and the chaotic environment they fled from, leading to this tragic and senseless act.

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Episode Summary

In this episode, hosts James Pietragallo and Jimmy Whisman take listeners through the shocking case of the murder of Jeremy Giordano, a pizza delivery driver in Franklin, New Jersey. The case is centered around two young men, Tommy Koskovich and Jason Vreeland, whose turbulent upbringings shaped their violent paths. Tommy, whose home life was marred by neglect and drug abuse, had aspirations of becoming a mafia hitman. Along with his friend Jason, they devised a plan to rob a delivery driver for thrills, culminating in a senseless act of violence.

On the night of the murder, the duo ordered pizza to an abandoned house, with the intent of robbing and killing the driver. After Jeremy arrived, they opened fire on him and his boss, Giorgio Galera, resulting in Jeremy's death and Giorgio sustaining severe injuries. In their frantic after-action, they attempted to cover up their crime and even went bowling following this brutal event, showcasing a disturbing lack of remorse.

Eventually, their crimes caught up with them as informants in their social circle reported their confessions to the police. The investigation revealed a wealth of evidence against them, including drugs, weapons, and a chilling confession from Tommy. The case went to trial, with Tommy receiving the death penalty, later commuted to life imprisonment. The episode explores the backgrounds of both criminals and the chaotic environment they fled from, leading to this tragic and senseless act.

Key Takeaways

  • The impacts of a troubled upbringing can manifest in devastating ways.
  • The thrill-seeking behavior of young offenders can lead to heinous crimes.

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