Have I Killed Someone While I Was In The Mafia? | Michael Franzese 

Can’t believe this cat is 70. Good freaking genes. Dad lived to 103 and looked good the whole way!

Michael Franzese always had the makings of a Varsity Athlete.

I knew people who had done it. Whether it be soldiers , policeman or gangsters , the answer is obvious and they both don't wanna talk about it and are ironically the most respectful towards death.

I appreciate Mike's candid response to this sensitive subject. Also I applaud him for not romanticizing it like Hollywood has. Murder is always a terrible thing. Too many young men growing up back then as well as today have this idealistic view of the 'thug life'. Being a criminal is not glory and fame, it's living in constant fear of being killed or being arrested and sent to prison. I'm glad that lifestyle never appealed to me.

A great show of character giving Sammy that shout out. Operating with kindness and humility is always the best path.

You have class Michael. This genre on RU-vid is out of control and majority of the content creators are always trying to show how "tough and crazy" they are. Thank you for bringing everyone back to reality

"It's a hell of a thing , killing a man. You take away all he's got .......and all he's ever gonna have." William Munny - Unforgiven . Hell of a line. 👍

My grandfather who served in ww2 told me when he first killed a man during the war he broke down crying and his commanding officer comforted him my grandfather is 101 now he turned 101 on June 6th he turned 23 on d day he served in the 1st infantry division US army from '41 to '53

When you have a former Mafia member who has more sense Patriotism and character than All of our Politicians combined well I don't know what it means 🤣but it is Great

“Tough guy? I don’t need tough guys, I need more lawyers” -Michael Corleone.

The perfect answer to an uncomfortable question. Very well stated.

Well said as always. I can't imagine why someone would proudly call themselves a murderer.

I feel you've adressed a lot of what you brought up here already, but I absolutely understand why you want to make it 100% clear in where you stand. I respect your history and that you're willing to give us your take on what life was like for you, but what I respect even more is who you are today. Truly inspirational! Hope you and your family are doing well, and blessings from Sweden!

Michael, this was one of your best videos. You talked about so many different subjects that people want to hear your opinions on. Thank you for the videos

Trust me, we (in the military) don't talk about it either. If anything is ever remotely discussed, it's with each other (amongst comrades) and not civilians who would never understand or relate to any of it. You don't know how often I was I was still that innocent 12 year old kid building forts, playing football, wrestling, video games, make believe or whatever with my childhood friends. The world was so much easier to deal with back then. The '80s was the best decade to be a kid. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity.

Michael you have helped me with my self esteem issues and lack of confidence thank you so much 😊

My grandpa fought in WW2, he is now 103 years old. I have never herd him talking about killing other people in WW2. He fought in a lot of battles and told me a lot about this war. But I repeat he never , ever talked about how he killed enemy soldiers. He always told me that every man who fought in this war( enemy or not) was brave.

I really like Michael. He definitely got involved in someone's murder as he never outright denied it when asked. And he's truly the image of reform, growth and teaching others to learn (in some way) to his experience and mistakes.

It’s not hard to tell, Michael is a stand up human being. Even though he made mistakes in life. You’ll always hear him take responsibility for them. Would love to meet him someday and listen to him talk forever 🤣

Love your rebuttal towards Sammy on his feelings towards you on getting your button. You’re a born leader Michael 🔥Can’t wait for the sit down

Michael, I for one really appreciate how you relate these stories to us without glorifying the violence

Michael, it’s always great to see someone getting issues off their chest in a healthy way, and I agree with 100% of what was said in this one. Love the content.

Thanks Michael for your honesty, integrity and wisdom to bring awareness to people who think violence is a badge of courage, God bless you from Ireland 🇮🇪♥️

*Michael Franzese was literally a made member of the Mafia* People: "You aren't a real mobster..." 😒

It’s crazy to hear someone from that life to hold our military in high regards. Thank you so much for supporting!

I don't care if you did or didn't commit murder, Michael. I think you've lived an admirable life before, after and to some extent, during your mob years. I get so much from your talks. Thanks for being who you are and for sharing your experiences with us. God be with you.

At the end of the day, just a thought, you should put all the 'secrets' in a vault/safe deposit box, and have them announced, after your gone. All the 'ugly' stuff you had to deal with during your time. With your genetics, you may live to 110. Watch you as often as I can.

I never usually leave comments, I just want to let you know to keep up the good work Michael you're a huge inspiration for a lot of people!!

"It's makes you honest. And that's it." Summed up perfectly Mr. Franzese. Love your channel, Love following all your content across all platforms. Thank you.

I spent 8 years in the 82nd 1st/504th as an 11B and 3 years as a designated defensive marksman with Triple Canopy and 4GS. Now that I’m older I reflect on the friends I lost and the lives I took and I’ve come to the realization that while specific missions may have been considered “successful”, at the end of the day all I did was create pain. Pain for the enemy combatants families, pain for the guys around me who didn’t know how to deal with what we did and some even took their lives years later. I’ve had plenty of combat experience and been in numerous gunfights, I don’t consider any of those experiences a positive or proud part of my life.

Brilliant response to Sammy's "my way or highway" approach to being in the Mob

Love your stories your a stand up guy and never told anything here other than the truth. You are a real one, and definitely deserve respect.

Well said, Mike. Even Sammy doesn't wear his 19 like a badge, and shows genuine remorse for some of them, unlike idiots like Raimondi and Alite who still brag about how many people they killed. Peace and love ✌️💜

This is the most carefully-worded presentation ever. For good reason.

Thank you Michael Franzese, for your thoughtfulness and respect to human life, as well as thank you for your support of the military. God bless you and your family

God bless you Michael. I'm sure you're tired of having to answer this question over and over, but at the end of the day that's your old life. You're a man of God now and that's all that matters, and I'm glad you're saved brother.

Thank you for these programs. I appreciate how they always contain a moral lesson combined with practical real-world advice that helps people lead happier and more productive lives. I wish more people would comport themselves with the same dignity, integrity, and honesty that you demonstrate. Most respectfully, Eric

Sir I respect you to the utmost. May you and your family continue to be blessed

Once again, perfectly stated Micheal! It all makes for some great movies, but in real life, it’s truly horrific.

Michael, I love your candor and positive outlook on life. Your broadcasts are always uplifting and I appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences and give insight into how they influenced you then and today.

Right on point Michael! You showed you were loyal to Jesus as are Lord and Savior when you renounced the oath!👍💯

Thank you so much for speaking out so clearly about this topic. As a victim of heavy trauma I really appreciate you taking murder so seriously and being honest about the realities of it. It's helpful for me to see you speak about this with so much integrity, I find integrity, especially about this topic, to be very rare these days. Respect and peace be with you.

I couldn't imagine disrespecting Michael, not to his face, not on the internet, not anywhere. He clearly is someone who has earned a certain level of respect. (and if you can't see that, then I feel sorry for you)

Michael Franzese dropping devastating hooks and uppercuts the classy way, great Video Franzese.

I could have never made it in that life. When I look back at the way I conducted myself in my 20s through my mid 30s, it’s becomes clearer every day how much of a miracle it is that no one ever perished because of my actions at the height of my former addiction issues. A lot of times, the anxiety from it keeps me up at night, and it makes me worry for my children. The thought that there are countless other people out there carrying themselves like I used to is terrifying. I can’t imagine what kind of grief and stress I would have over intentionally taking lives. I’m not sure I could carry on.

@Michael, my Grandfather (the man that raised me) was an incredibly powerful man in Detroit and Chicago. He too walked away from a life I wasnt permitted to know a lot about, at that time, because I was born. He always told me that if you cant reason with someone, all that's left to do is walk away, but sometimes the inevitable "happens".

Good message Mike, murder is never to be encouraged! Love your content, can't wait till the sitdown with Sammy comes out. Thanks for giving us this part of your life

Really appreciate and respect your openers and honesty, Micheal. Thank you.

Thank you, Sir, for displaying an exemplary redirection toward a moral life. I found it necessary to do so and it is so uplifting to have your example of doing so too!

Despite the life Micheal has been through, you can see the light in him. Thank you Lord for he’s life. 🙏

Unless your out of your mind, no one who’s ever killed someone wants to talk about it.

There's no way you'd be able to confess safely without immunity from prosecution, great channel btw!

These videos are amazing. There is information and wisdom about life in general here that people would have a hard time finding anywhere else. Keep up the great work!

Thank you for your show Michael and I agree, it takes more guts not to kill somebody. I'm sure homicidal thoughts have happened to many people but being a killer is not a badge of honor. A real man respects the sanctity of life and only takes a life as a last resort. I respect you Sir! Blessings!

You got style Mr franzese I must say 👍👌hope you and your family are doing well , it must be horrible to be constantly asked that question ✅

Thank you Michael for not bragging ... Love your stuff.

Having grown up on Staten Island in the 80s, you explain the life so well.

Thank you Mike for all you do.. thank you Jesus for saving this man!! Hallelujah

Michael, thanks so very much for your kind words for the Military. I served 30 years in our country's Navy and to hear people that have a large audience speaking good about our military is amazing. So thank you again and I love you content, keep up the great work and God Bless!

Well done brother! Accurately and tactfully handling a difficult subject and an important one while simultaneously demonstrating how we can be firm in our beliefs while respecting others who disagree or see things differently.

Thank you for getting this messsge out. Kids need to hear this before they go down the wrong path in their ignorance and lose the chance to have a happy life

I love your videos. Ever since I was young I've always had a deep curiosity about the mafia in real life. And finding your channel has really helped with that. It's nice to get away from the movies and hear from someone who was actually in that life about what's fact and what's fiction

All I know is David Chase *murdered* the sopranos with that new movie.

You’re saving lives Michael, you shuld be proud of your words, I blame hollywood for that mispercepcion of reality, people like you that have been there must stand up and open the eyes of yung people. Thank you sow much for your chanel very intertaning, love your content in general You’re a born leader Mr Franzese saludos desde España!!

Love your thoughts about the government. There’s so much criminal activity going on and these corrupt politicians are getting away with it and have gotten rich and have been for years off average citizens taxes. Great commentary Michael!!

One of the greatest videos among many great videos. Couldn't agree more. Whoever takes pride in being a murderer should definitely recalibrate his moral compass. It takes more courage to do the right things and stand up for the people you care about than to pull a trigger. All the best to you and all the subscribers!

God bless you Michael Franzese. You’re the man. I love where your mind is at. I really learn a lot just from watching you and listening to you and how you think. And never mind the guys that are talking they don’t know what they’re talking about.

Mike,you did your time and now you are a terrific person telling people to stay away from crime and be a good person.God bless!

MY MAN! Yes murder is ugly. Thank you for saying that Michael. This is the mafia I want to hear about. Pride and respect. To put it this way: Michael is a person I could have met and liked when he was young. Sammy is someone I would not have met as a young man.

Ya know, everyone asks “Mike, did you kill anyone?” What I wanna know is, did Mr. Franzese ever save someone’s neck? If this question has been answered in another video, could someone be so kind as to link it?

Michael.... I agree with you 100%. Murder is an ugly thing and it's a tough part of the life. Being a gangster isn't about who you kill or beat up. It's who you take care of and who in turn chooses to take care of you

Michael thank you so much for this sit down and for your explanations of questions would not think of asking you. I also wanted to mention about Patrick bet David. He does such a fantastic job in podcasts and his videos! This video will be worth it's "weight" and wait! :) People really need to be excited in anticipation. ☕☕ 🗽🇺🇸 May God be with you🕊

Even as a military member, I appreciate your perspective on having to kill, or as you say it murder. I don't know that it isn't always justified, but it shouldn't be a fun time. If it is to anyone? They have some mental issues that need attended to.

most powerful intro on the channel, Respect Mr. Franzese

Sammys face shows up when hes talking about bragging about murder wearing it like a badge hahaha I feel like these two have been nonchalantly taking shots at each other the last few weeks.

For your mob movie Monday’s if you can talk about Heat (1995), Miller’s Crossing (1990) and Year of the Dragon (1985) to talk about how scores are planned as well as if you dealt with the triads of New York.

Thank you MR FRANZESE for making it clear and understood regarding murder in the life.I grew up around the life so I know how it functions.as a young boy I have two uncle's who raised me both were made both were murdered.when I read the JOE BARBOZA BOOK he put my uncle's names and my grandmas name in the book. I was sick to my stomach.growing up with that reputation was hard.Today I've learned to put it to rest. Again thank you.

Michael is legit the real life Kazuma Kiryu from the Yakuza series.

I like your whole style/swag Michael, Much Respect✊🏿

I’ve learned about a personal stance statement when confronted. “I know what I know. You know what you Know What you know I don’t know & what I know you don’t know - ya Know “ learned that in my late teens. Michael Bulmer

Love listening to him you could learn a lot from this guy tbh.

“I’m not even admitting that i ever did it” 😂 aii Mike, smooth. Real smooth.

And reading some of the other comments from a few years ago. My grandfather was a combat engineer in world war two in the pacific. He was in harushima three months after the bomb. Great man. I hear talk and feel the same way. I'm headed. I'm happy you're able to walk away. From that life

Another great video and message!!!

A Very Intense forward Conversation this time. One He IS very very passionate about. He's speaking straight up, no BS, he is defending, yet standing an offensive ground, on "his core" beliefs and thought process.

My respect to you and your family. God bless buddy. Please don’t get stressed over the idiots that spew their garbage over the internet. These cowards know that they can say anything they want to and they hide behind their screens. They will never come face to face.

translation "i shall not incriminate myself" - michale franzese

I have a feeling the sit-down with him & Sammy will come out on Halloween, the anniversary of when Michael became a made man

Thank you, I really appreciate all your candid comments and discussion. I really enjoyed mob movie Monday as well as many other shows that you've done. Thank you very much.

I'm with you on the death penalty Michael... it's a bad, illogical system. If even 1 innocent person is "put to death" it's 1 too many. And we know it's happened a lot!

You are a great speaker and I love your videos. I speak publicly for a living as well and the listeners can tell that you are honest, speaking from the heart, and very believable. Keep up the great work. Fascinating stories and positive messages for all who listen.

Straight Up! Everyone is born into one kind of a culture or another! Every little town has a culture! The Big Cities have their own cultures for survival! It’s amazing that you survived it all, even the excess! 😂

I'd LOVE to see a sit down beteween Michael and Jordan Peterson. Can you imagine how AWESOME would that conversation be?

I think this guy is genuine, and so glad he got out of that life,great speaker

Great content as always, thank you Michael! My feelings towards wars have evolved over the past 2 years. I've never liked it, but I understood why it was an essential part of a country. However going down "conspiracy road" I figured out that Smedley Butler's title to his book rings very true, and always has. "War is just a racket" The globalists were worried about how the economy would fare during and after WW1. What they found is that the economy was booming as someone needs to make all of the weapons, ammo, hard hats, boots, planes, tanks, uniforms, ect, ect. Countries that are taken to war is usually done with 2 main reasons. Always disregard any reasons given on MSM as its all bs. Countries are taken to war to get access to resources ; be it oil, minerals, in Afghanistan the poppy fields. The other reason is to get that country to bend a knee, submit, and agree to join the Rothschild's Central Bank. Go back 60 years and look at all the countries that were not part of that bank. You will find that those countries were all taken to war and most gave in to preserve their country, it's people, and structures. There are only about 3 or 4 countries that are not part of that central bank. China, North Korea are 2. Here is a link that is from 2000. Do the countries listed look familiar as countries the US is constantly at war with in the name of eradicating communism or terrorism? educateinspirechange.org/3-countries-world-without-rothschild-central-bank/

Speaking as a veteran, soldiers do not kill the enemy without conscience. People that do that are psychopaths or sociopaths. Soldiers do what they do to accomplish a mission, protect the lives of fellow soldiers, and to be able to come home.

Ive said it for years id love to have a conversation with Mike about life and faith and everything. Spent the last few years of my life trying to get and stay sober, got 2 and a half years thankfully, but i feel like now im at a crossroads in life on what to do with myself and find my identity away from the addiction and recovery world and find who i am as a human. I hope some day i get a chance to even get 30 seconds to meet mike and ask his advice and share my story with him. Aside from the life he was a part of he seems like a stand up guy, several lifetimes worth of wisdom.

He was as candid as possible in this interview about being a murderer. He's usually a lot more restrained.

A Loyal (VERY HIGH) Earner that NEVER Put Any of His Brothers Behind Bars IS A TRUE GANGSTER ❤🤔✅👏🏼