Blood and the Badge

For the first time in forty years, Michael Cannell reveals the shocking story of Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, two decorated NYPD detectives who secretly acted as double agents for the Mafia, leaking information and participating in mob hits. Their betrayal severely impacted law enforcement efforts in 1980s Brooklyn, yet it took over a decade for justice to be served. This gripping account explores the depths of corruption and the relentless pursuit of truth behind one of New York’s most notorious police scandals.