The Mafia with Trevor McDonald (2015)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Trevor delves deeper into the lives of former mobsters who have attempted to distance themselves from their Mafia pasts. He travels across America to visit John Alite, a notorious mob member now living in his son's apartment just outside New York after serving a decade in prison for cooperating with the FBI. John reveals that his son sometimes accompanied him on violent tasks as a child, admitting, “I struggled with violence more than alcohol. I’ve changed, but it’s a daily battle.” His son Johnny reflects on his father's infamous reputation, acknowledging the allure of that life before understanding its grave consequences. Rather than hiding in witness protection, John chooses to live openly, working in construction while aware that his past could one day catch up with him. He candidly shares the weight of his past actions, stating, “When you hurt so many people, you know you’ll get hurt too.” John concludes by expressing the restless nights he endures, insisting that anyone who claims to sleep soundly