Crook County
Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcastsKen Tekiela was a celebrated Chicago firefighter and a loving father of two who led a secret double life as a hitman for the Chicago mafia. Is it even possible to keep a life of crime hidden from your wife and kids for two decades? Yes, it is. I know because Ken is my father. In 2013, after a lifetime of deception, he broke down and told me everything, and our whole world changed…
CROOK COUNTY is... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Like the old saying goes, “Just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in!”, Ken achieves his goal of becoming a firefighter and paramedic and negotiates his way out of the outfit, but he soon realizes that life as a civilian isn’t as clean as he ho... more
Kenny witnesses American Airlines Flight 191 crashing out of O’Hare Airport killing everyone on board and reveals a newfound purpose. Things take a dark turn when a girl disappears and Ken takes matters into his own hands. The Turf Wars rage in the s... more
We meet a new mafia boss who gives Ken orders for his first hit. Ken's twin brother Rich shares stories of their troubled youth. Ken discovers a new hobby that helps him cope with his demons.
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Ken settles into his new life in The Outfit. We meet the working girls and some more mafia goons, and learn the ins and outs of how a house of prostitution is run. A robbery at the club puts Kenny in The Outfit’s crosshairs.
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- Amazing story and journey
This story is emotional and so well shared by Kyle. It makes me wonder what could have been for Kenny and his family should he have had other opportunities and experiences.
Apple Podcasts5Heath-On
United Statesa month ago - What a story!
I cannot imagine uncovering a story like this about one of my parents. I wouldn’t begin to be able to process it all.
Truly appreciate the candor and authenticity from all of the family and friends.
Really enjoyed binging this!! (And binge I did! lol)
Apple Podcasts5Smurfalicious123United Statesa month ago - Engaging story and life experience from the father’s perspective
This was very well done and produced, but it’s kind of funny where it almost seems like the son is shocked that his parents lived the way that they did before they got married and became parents and also seems to be shocked about how his image of his grandmother was not who she really was. That’s people for you; who you think they are or not who they are.
Also it was interesting how his mom was convinced that her husband was cheating on her, but he never cheated on her. I don’t know what that h... more
Apple Podcasts4funnygal1966United Statesa month ago - POTY??
Early entry for podcast of the year?? This is awesome!
Apple Podcasts5DaidwamanUnited Statesa month ago - Is this a Podcast or Commercial?
First off the music is horrendous and comes across so loud. Then there’s the commercials which I think get more airtime than the actual podcast. Tenderfoot has too many commercials in all their podcasts.
Apple Podcasts1AngieHoward17United Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #90 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #14 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #59 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #12 | United States/True Crime |
Spotify | #143 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #32 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
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What is Crook County about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Exploring the profound duality of life in crime and familial bonds, this podcast presents the gripping narrative of a father who lived as both a firefighter and a hitman for the Chicago mafia. Through deeply personal storytelling and shocking revelations, listeners gain insight into the complicated relationship between Ken Tekiela and his son, Kyle, as they navigate a world steeped in deception. The series intricately examines themes of addiction, redemption, and the impact of a hidden life on family dynamics, creating an emotional landscape that resonates with those intrigued by true crime stories and real family struggles. This podcast uniquely combines elements of biographical storytelling with true crime, offering listeners both tension... more
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