"I was having a long-distance relationship with a federal agent, who was not that fun, and jewelry was fun. She was leaning away from him with her arms wrapped around herself to get away from him. I am fascinated by Heather Colombo, blasé crime wife, and her husband Frank Colombo — Jerry’s brother. And before you smart alecs chime in, I’m perfectly aware this is a TV show, and that she doesn’t really exist. Her son Francesco Gennaro has a 2-year-old daughter Lilah, and her daughter from a previous marriage Jennifer Ethridge has a 19-year-old son Tyler, who raps under the name Slugga Tee. 1,701 Followers, 146 Following, 324 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Frank Colombo Jr (@jampony93) jampony93. I wondered if she was just nervous being on camera. The scam pretty much ruined the life of Gloria Brown, an acquaintance of Colombo’s wife who got involved in 1997. Get all your true crime news from Oxygen. "I felt terrible for him," Robin tearfully recalled on "The McMillion$ Podcast." Franco Columbo not only made a name for himself by competing and winning in Mr. Olympia, and many powerlifting championships, but he was also a boxer and strong man.He also starred in TV shows and movies and the famous documentary Pumping Iron, which is still a massive hit today among the bodybuilding community. What's also weird to me is how he villainized his brothers wife. "She is working on bettering herself," Snead said of his client's current life in Florida. Robin found out he had a mistress, and she became more physically aggressive towards him. Robin, along with her late husband, soon became part of the McDonald's Monopoly crime circle where they played a central role in furthering the fraud. I spoke to his wife and she was not receptive. The secret was divulged by her son Frank and his wife, Heather, who explained that after Jerry Colombo died, his mother spilled the beans to the … The two would select winners they deemed worthy or in need of the cash winnings, and would subsequently take pay cuts from "winners" picked from a growing circle of friends and family that received the prizes. Jerry later died of complications from the crash, leaving Robin alone to deal with the consequences of the couple's involvement in the scheme. she didn’t abuse and threaten divorce out of no where, jerry was out being a horrible husband. He was smiling and interrupting her, while she was doe eyed and looking at him for approval the entire time. I'm so glad this post was made. Reset my forgotten password just to login and say this. His wife Suzanne is the daughter of the late Alphonse Persico (Carmine Persico's brother). Lol...aggressive, but I agree. She looks a little more comfortable now than in that old footage, but not by much. I bet Doug Bazooka is GREAT at inter-departmental softball games).The FBI agents obviously won’t give up their source, but at the end of the episode, Frank and Heather Colombo reveal that Ma Colombo, Jerry Colombo’s mother, was the informant, and she snitched in order to get Robin Colombo sent back to jail so that Ma could keep custody of Robin and Jerry’s young son. Towards the end of the series, almost all loose ends are tied up, when it comes to the mysteries surrounding this scam. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 64 votes, 33 comments. Then there’s Robin Colombo, who married into the infamous Colombo crime family and who offers frank commentary on both the inner workings of the McDonald's scheme and life as mafia bride. Frank Colombo reveals how "Uncle Jerry" would sell the winning tickets to his brother, Gennaro "Jerry" Colombo, for a premium. That she didn’t is maybe the only call for saying Frank is controlling etc. "There's so much more that's coming out with the 'McMillion$' series than what meets the eye.". The pair worked in tandem with the scheme's mastermind Jerome "Uncle Jerry" Jacobson, whole stole the winning game pieces through his work for a McDonald's contractor and gave them to Gennaro and Robin to distribute. The advertisement is also featured in "McMillion$." During the investigation Columbo states that his wife loves Chopin and describes her as being busy with church, volunteering at the hospital, watching her sister's children and walking the dog five times a day. Franco Columbu, best known as former Mr. Olympia, died on August 30 at the age of 78.Born on the island of Sardinia in Italy, he won Mr. Olympia the … Oh most definitely. Patricia Columbo was convicted along with her boyfriend, Frank DeLuca, of shooting her parents, Mary and Frank Columbo, slitting Mary Columbo's throat … Like you could have stopped stoking and kissing his ass a long time ago instead of every chance....I dont have anyone on that high of pedestal ever. The undercover FBI video crew interviews a winner who tries to obscure the origins of her million-dollar game ticket. McMillions is a documentary miniseries about the McDonald's Monopoly promotion scam that occurred between 1989 and 2001. We ended up getting to people who were absolutely the closest to him. Before her sentence was announced, Robin saw that she would be doing prison time for her role in the crime ring and made an attempt to run out of the court room, according to The Daily Beast. She didn't leave, however, because "Uncle Jerry" stepped in every time, even going so far as to propose to her over the phone. The way he was smiling/bragging and the way she way looking at him i interpreted it as “you SURE you want to say that shit to these people?”. In the same episode, Columbo's wife is targeted by a psychotic killer (Helen Shaver). One of McMillion$ more colorful (literally) characters is Robin Colombo, wife of Gennaro "Jerry" Colombo. And don't miss our own podcast, Martinis & Murder! Directed by James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the series details how the scam was perpetrated by Jerry Jacobson, the head of security for the agency that ran the promotion, and how he recruited a wide range of accomplices. They say they wish Francesco the best and that they tried really hard to have a relationship with him. I asked my room mate to watch this with me just because I wanted to ask for someone elses thoughts on her body language. My husband and I recognized this too. Colombo’s wife Robin suggests they give the next winner to a black woman, her friend Gloria Brown. Franco Columbu is the former Mr. Olympia who died on August 30 at the age of 78. So that really kicked off going after the FBI. "What's out there now has only scratched the tip of the iceberg," Robin's manager Lawrence Snead told Oxygen.com. Robin Colombo Befriended A Colombian Drug Trafficker After Going To Prison For 'McMillion$' Scheme. The pair got engaged within two weeks and were later wed in Panama City, Florida, with a baby already on the way. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more! I don't know about abuse, but she came across to me like a hostage in a hostage video. They’d rather take a little pass than go in for a confrontation.” It really summed up why he was such a frightening character, ultimately. ‘McMillions‘ is HBO’s incisive look into the McDonald’s scam that shook the nation, at the time. During her time in the Tallahassee Federal Correctional Institution, she met and become friends with Mery Valencia, the former Colombian drug trafficker known by the moniker "La Señora.". Over the course of the scheme, Robin's relationship with Jerry also began to crumble. Colombo, who called Jacobson “Uncle Jerry,” joined the scam as one of his fake winners then began helping Jacobson to recruit others. Accompanied by music that wouldn’t feel out of place in a Godfather ripoff, Frank and his now-wife Heather Colombo tell the camera that during … Coverage of the latest true crime stories and famous cases explained, as well as the best TV shows, movies and podcasts in the genre. So I chose him [Gennaro].". "It wasn't as extravagant as you would think," she recalled of the wedding. McMillions Episode 6 Release Date: When Will It Premiere? Gloria is told that for every ticket Uncle Jerry gets $50,000 and Jerry Colombo gets half of the face value. A military man who had never broken the law before, he was also indicted for his role in the scheme prior to his death in 2008. Million dollar tickets are not paid out at a million dollars. McMillions, or more properly McMillion$, or more amusingly MikeMillions, is a community for discussing the HBO documentary series McMillion$. : McMillions. It follows the training of Franco and some of the other greats such as Arnold in preparation for Mr. Ol… I think maybe she should have opted out of the interview. "I just wanted to give him a big hug ... he was never the same after getting caught.". His wife Robin said in the documentary "that commercial ... that almost cost him his life" going on to describe him as a "ham." I hate to jump to conclusions or sound judgmental, but sadly, she looks like the shell of a person with no sense of identity or self worth remaining. Fuck YOU, Frank....ya piece of shit, dummy!!! I also think she was scared that Frank was talking too much on camera. Jun 19, 2017 - Michael Franzese who was making an estimated $5 million a WEEK, sits down with the New Theory Podcast. Robin Colombo was married to Gennaro of the Colombo crime family and helped find participants in the McDonald's Monopoly fraud. By Courtney Brogle. However, in the Columbo universe Mrs Columbo is as real as the Lieutenant himself – even if we never get to lay our eyes on her. For Robin Colombo, meeting Gennaro "Jerry" Colombo for the first time was electric. Search. However, we know that the informant remains unknown, so it will be a guess at best. Robin Colombo accuses Frank Colombo of being the FBI informant in 'McMillions' Episode 5 HBO Jerry Colombo's widow Robin, meanwhile, said that she suspects the informant is Frank Colombo… Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Every once in a while I’m surprised to encounter a Columbo fan who doubts the existence of Mrs Columbo.I’m here to scotch those rumours for good. It's just that he didn't mention also that his brother was a piece of bigger shit and say that too. I was struck by his ex-wife, Marcia, when she suggested that Jerry probably just intimidated Hilda (the lady from the accounting company) into allowing him to take the briefcase into the bathroom. She thinks Frank did it. In the end, … "They shared cakes and Robin learned about the cartel," Snead said. Frank Colombo plays along by teasing out the fact that nothing would have happened without the informant. Follow. Log In Sign Up. Just afraid, helpless and dependent in general, and not wanting to make any waves. A new edition of the book will more details from Robin's personal life will be available to the public after the "McMillion$ wraps up on March 9. Robin turned to the Bible while in prison and subsequently published her life story, "From a Mafia Widow to God's Child," in 2006 with Ed Colton. That's scary. Then it's full force," Robin writes in her Instagram bio. Frank Colombo’s wife looked terrified the whole time while he looked like he was straight up bragging. Colombo and his wife, Robin, claimed a $1 million winning piece they received from Jacobson in Boston. I was hoping I wasn’t the only one who picked up on it... so many indicators of abuse or deep psychological manipulation. These three weave tales of game pieces in freezers, avoiding mob hits, fear of giving pertinent information, and build Jerry Colombo into a post-mortem Teflon Don. Columbu won Mr. Olympia the year after Arnold Schwarzenegger retired from bodybuilding. I have to admit I didn't see any of those signs of abuse but now I don't think I can ever watch this documentary the same way. 789 members in the McMillions community. Among the $1 million winners in her own family was her father, Buddy Fisher. Like get tf outta here your brother was a con artist crook and you are like a 9 year old telling his class about his dad. Part 9: Michael on Grim Reaper Allowing Larry Mazza to Sleep with Wife, Getting HIV Part 1: Michael Franzese on Frank Cullotta Dying of COVID, Frank Made Comments-----In this clip, Michael Franzese started out reacting to former Colombo Family boss Victor Orena getting three life sentences plus 85 years. Frank Colombo, the brother of the other Jerry in this saga, the late Jerry Colombo–a Florida raconteur whose involvement in the Monopoly job cost him his life–throws a little shade that it could be him, stating nothing would have happened without the informant. Colombo is dead, and Uncle Jerry does not contribute an interview, so we are left to trust the narrative of Colombo’s broken wife Robin and his brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Heather. Sorry folks it rubbed we and still is the wrong way and I had ta vent......we get it Frank he was awesome and the best....you should just go suck him off while you're at it . She was initially charged with a count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and multiple counts of mail fraud, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Robin was ultimately among the 21 people indicted by the FBI in the Monopoly scheme, which defrauded McDonald's out of over $20 million. Robin and Francesco sit down with Adam to give details on the behind the scenes of the infamous documentary. Dressed in red from head to toe, Robin details the crazy antics of her late husband Jerry, as he worked with Uncle Jerry (ex-cop Jerry Jacobson), to operate the $24 million McDonald's Monopoly scam and find its many "winners." She was ultimately sentenced to 18 months in prison. 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Ashley Bemis, 29 was sentenced to county jail after posed as a firefighter’s wife in order to steal thousands of dollars in donations. During the 1970s, Farese moved from Boston to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he became friends with Colombo mobster Nicholas Forlano. Of mcmillions ends on HBO. Robin Colombo isn’t the type to be coy about anything. Reporter Jeff Maysh had even uncovered an old McDonalds commercial featuring Colombo touting a win for a new car –– arraigned by Jacobson. He’s the manager at a Steak n Shake in St Augustine, Fl. No, she should not have been violent. Frank Colombo is quick to ascertain that the entire discovery of the sprawling fraud has been possible simply due to the informant. It's hard not to judge, however this one seems easy. It’s hard to be on camera and she might be a little insecure. In episode 4, Frank and his wife said that after Jerry’s death Robin took Francesco and would not let any of the Colombo’s see him. His son, his ex-wives. She refused and stayed with her husband. But it was something that we constantly did and we reached out in many different ways. McMillions, or more properly McMillion$, or more amusingly MikeMillions, is a …. “I’ve seen a lot of people not stand up to Jerry. And her body language when she was sitting on the couch with him was revealing. She has also taken to a new role in life: Grandma. However, one question that has remained unanswered is, who … His wife was abusive and he just took it and let it go like any mafia guy would right? "The first time I met Jerry, we looked at each other ... the chemistry between us was crazy," she recalled of her 1995 meeting with her soon-to-be husband in the HBO documentary "McMillion$," which details the McDonald's Monopoly scandal from the late 1990s. They made a big deal about how he was protected and Frank wanted to have a legitimate life, not a wiseguy. "McMillions" Episode 4 introduced Dwight Baker, an accomplice of "Uncle" Jerry Jacobsen who took part in his scheme to sell stolen McDonald's game pieces. I hate that guy. Despite his promotion to consigliere, Farese maintained the control of the Florida faction. He’s a master manipulator who can … But hey, it takes all kinds. Robin Colombo was married to Gennaro of the Colombo crime family and helped find participants in the McDonald's Monopoly fraud. Frank Colombo reveals how "Uncle Jerry" would sell the winning tickets to his brother, Gennaro "Jerry" Colombo, for a premium. The undercover FBI video crew interviews a winner who tries to obscure the origins of her million-dollar game ticket. He mentions that she has a sister named Ruth and later while talking with his wife on the phone he refers … 324 posts; 1,701 followers; 146 following; Frank Colombo Jr Emmy nominated #mcmillions on HBO 350Z Tubed drift car Bosozoku EK Hatch Stanced/walled JL Audio Foxbody Family that builds/drifts together Posts Tagged. So what is Frank C actually doing for a living. You idolize and worship your brother all while minimizing everything he did wrong because he had a heart of gold. "Author/ of mafia widow On sale after March 9 the after the doc. Here’s your upvote, my friend. The way he ordered her fucking disgusting coffee FOR her and TOLD her it was perfect. As someone who is self-conscious, that’s how I understood her. She would even look up at the crew for approval. Orchestrated by Jerome Jacobson, the scam included an elaborate network involving the likes of Jerry and Robin Colombo. Press J to jump to the feed. 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