
George Martorano- Time Served: The Story of a Nonviolent Offender's 32- Year Sentence
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02/01/24 • 67 min
Recorded from Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria in Las Vegas. He is the longest serving first time non-violent offender that was given a life sentence without parole. After serving 32 years and being the most appealed prisoner, he was released.
George explains what Gunman’s Row in Philadelphia where he grew up and as a two-year old seeing Benny the Gimp get shot in front of him. He was given the nickname of Cowboy, which he hates, and how that name started.
Great stories about his days dealing marijuana and how a diamond that was sewn into his pocket saved his life. His conversation with Pablo Escobar is a good one! Why Washington squeezed him after getting arrested is a great story in itself. George is the real-life man from the movie-Con Air and recalls the hijacking on the plane. He is a prolific writer that all began when he was locked in a boxcar cell for two weeks and found a pencil.
Being a workout buddy to a guy who had cut the head off three people! Does he wonder how he made it through it all and being the Growfather!
DOM DEMARCOS PIZZERIA: https://www.domdemarcos.com/
George Martorano Links:
Growfather Website: https://thegrowfathercbd.com/growfather/
Life Without Parole IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13969506/
Berlin Brewery: https://www.berlinbrewco.com/home
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Recorded from Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria in Las Vegas. He is the longest serving first time non-violent offender that was given a life sentence without parole. After serving 32 years and being the most appealed prisoner, he was released.
George explains what Gunman’s Row in Philadelphia where he grew up and as a two-year old seeing Benny the Gimp get shot in front of him. He was given the nickname of Cowboy, which he hates, and how that name started.
Great stories about his days dealing marijuana and how a diamond that was sewn into his pocket saved his life. His conversation with Pablo Escobar is a good one! Why Washington squeezed him after getting arrested is a great story in itself. George is the real-life man from the movie-Con Air and recalls the hijacking on the plane. He is a prolific writer that all began when he was locked in a boxcar cell for two weeks and found a pencil.
Being a workout buddy to a guy who had cut the head off three people! Does he wonder how he made it through it all and being the Growfather!
DOM DEMARCOS PIZZERIA: https://www.domdemarcos.com/
George Martorano Links:
Growfather Website: https://thegrowfathercbd.com/growfather/
Life Without Parole IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13969506/
Berlin Brewery: https://www.berlinbrewco.com/home
Before the Lights Links:
Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelights
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Albert Scalleat Proprietor/ Owner Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar in Las Vegas, NV
The owner of Dom DeMarcos Pizzeria & Bar shares tales from the Best of LV Gold Winner located in Las Vegas, NV at 9785 W. Charleston. From being a pizza fanatic to opening the first pizza place in Fresno, CA in 1966, Albert's journey unfolds. His love for De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Trenton, NJ leads to a 5-year deal-making process to acquire Dom DeMarco’s from Di Fara’s in Brooklyn, NY.
The menu boasts authentic Italian options, including pizza, pasta, chicken parm, and MEATBALLS – all made from scratch. Albert spills the details on Happy Hour & Happiest of Happy Hours deals, featuring a generous 50% off!
Tune in for a captivating story about a high-profile celebrity delivery. Be the first to catch news of a new show announcement and the upcoming appearance of another celebrity at Dom DeMarcos – it's an exclusive scoop!
Albert Scalleat Links:
Dom DeMarcos Pizzeria: https://domdemarcos.com/
Di Fara Pizza Caesars Palace: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/new-roster-of-brand-restaurants-makes-strip-debut/
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Jim Meskimen
Michael Gutenplan
John Leary
Steve Westfield
Oliver Wolfe
Jimmy Bowen
George Martorono
Patricia Kara
Sam Rosenberg
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