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On this date, April 4... • in 1911, unaware that his derivative citizenship has been lost, Johnny Torrio illegally registers to vote in Chicago. • in 1923, Giuseppe Piraino is arrested in Brooklyn for felonious assault. In Athens GA, Gerald Chapman escapes from federal custody allegedly with help from Dominick DiDato and Abe Silverstein. • in 1927, Vincent 'the Schemer' Drucci, member of Chicago's North Side Gang, is shot and killed by a city detective. • in 1931, after hiding out for nearly 10 weeks, Dutch Schultz turns himself in to police for questioning. California mobster Frank Bompensiero enters McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary in Washington to begin an 18-month sentence for bootlegging. • in 1959, crime figures including Anthony Accardo attend the Chicago wedding of Sam Giancana's daughter. • in 1961, immigration agents grab New Orleans crime boss Carlos Marcello and put him on a plane for Guatemala. • in 1988, New York racketeer Armand Dellacroce, son of Gambino big shot Aniello Dellacroce, dies while living as a fugitive in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. • in 1971, La Tuna TX federal prison Warden Bill Zecham says Joseph Valachi's cause of death was heart failure. • in 1991, New England racketeer Francis P. Salemme and his son are served with warrants ordering them to face grand theft charges in California. Image of Dutch Schultz.

On this date, April 4... • in 1911, unaware that his derivative citizenship has been lost, Johnny Torrio illegally registers to vote in Chicago. • in 1923, Giuseppe Piraino is arrested in Brooklyn for felonious assault. In Athens GA, Gerald Chapman escapes from federal custody allegedly with help from Dominick DiDato and Abe Silverstein. • in 1927, Vincent 'the Schemer' Drucci, member of Chicago's North Side Gang, is shot and killed by a city detective. • in 1931, after hiding out for nearly 10 weeks, Dutch Schultz turns himself in to police for questioning. California mobster Frank Bompensiero enters McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary in Washington to begin an 18-month sentence for bootlegging. • in 1959, crime figures including Anthony Accardo attend the Chicago wedding of Sam Giancana's daughter. • in 1961, immigration agents grab New Orleans crime boss Carlos Marcello and put him on a plane for Guatemala. • in 1988, New York racketeer Armand Dellacroce, son of Gambino big shot Aniello Dellacroce, dies while living as a fugitive in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. • in 1971, La Tuna TX federal prison Warden Bill Zecham says Joseph Valachi's cause of death was heart failure. • in 1991, New England racketeer Francis P. Salemme and his son are served with warrants ordering them to face grand theft charges in California. Image of Dutch Schultz.

#OTD (Apr 04)
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#Chicago #LaTunaTX #California #McNeilIsland #NewOrleans #Guatemala #Pennsylvania #Poconos #NewEngland #Brooklyn #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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Deported to Guatemala due to fake birth record News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.

#OTD (April 4) in 1961, U.S. immigration agents arrest #NewOrleans #Mafia boss Carlos #Marcello and deport him to #Guatemala.

#MafiaHistory #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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On this date, April 3... • in 1909, Italian police arrest Vito Cascioferro in connection with the assassination of NYPD Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino. • in 1911, the S.S. Kursk, with young Meyer Lansky and his mother and brother aboard, enters New York harbor. • in 1912, the Secret Service learns that a Chicago politician with ties to the Nicolosi brothers has offered to help get NYC boss Giuseppe Morello out of prison. • in 1922, Joseph 'Baker' Catania is arrested for felonious assault. • in 1936, Paul 'Kelly' Vaccarelli dies at Misericordia Hospital in Yorkville Manhattan following a long illness. • in 1946, FBI finds no evidence that Salvatore Lucania (Luciano) provided any wartime assistance to Office of Naval Intelligence. • in 1959, Vito Genovese and 14 codefendants are convicted of narcotics conspiracy. • in 1971, Mafia turncoat Joseph Valachi, 67, dies following a heart attack at La Tuna TX Federal Correctional Institution. • in 1987, local and federal law enforcement agents raid the All American Club in Campbell OH, said to be the largest illegal casino in the U.S. • in 2021, Youngstown OH mob figure Orlando Carabbia dies at age 93. Image of Joseph Valachi.

On this date, April 3... • in 1909, Italian police arrest Vito Cascioferro in connection with the assassination of NYPD Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino. • in 1911, the S.S. Kursk, with young Meyer Lansky and his mother and brother aboard, enters New York harbor. • in 1912, the Secret Service learns that a Chicago politician with ties to the Nicolosi brothers has offered to help get NYC boss Giuseppe Morello out of prison. • in 1922, Joseph 'Baker' Catania is arrested for felonious assault. • in 1936, Paul 'Kelly' Vaccarelli dies at Misericordia Hospital in Yorkville Manhattan following a long illness. • in 1946, FBI finds no evidence that Salvatore Lucania (Luciano) provided any wartime assistance to Office of Naval Intelligence. • in 1959, Vito Genovese and 14 codefendants are convicted of narcotics conspiracy. • in 1971, Mafia turncoat Joseph Valachi, 67, dies following a heart attack at La Tuna TX Federal Correctional Institution. • in 1987, local and federal law enforcement agents raid the All American Club in Campbell OH, said to be the largest illegal casino in the U.S. • in 2021, Youngstown OH mob figure Orlando Carabbia dies at age 93. Image of Joseph Valachi.

#OTD (Apr 03)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Chicago #LaTunaTX #Texas #CampbellOH #YoungstownOH #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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Considering Vegas issue in 2026 Specializing in Mafia/cosa nostra history and featuring articles by the finest crime historians, the Informer journal has been published since 2008.

I'm penciling in a new #Informer issue for November of 2026. The focus will be the #OrganizedCrime #history of #LasVegas, Nevada. If you're interested in contributing an article to the issue - and can have it done by late summer - please let me know.

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On this date, April 2... • in 1903, Martin Madden is branded 'incorrigible' and sentenced to 20 months in a Catholic protectory. • in 1909, a final Palermo report on the assassination of NYPD Lt. Petrosino names Vito Cascioferro, Carlo Costantino, Antonio Passanante and others as suspects. • in 1910, the Secret Service learns of an underworld effort to locate witness Antonio Comito by redirecting all mail sent to his contact Agent Rubano. • in 1914, wealthy merchant Joseph Ingo is shot to death at Chicago's 'Death Corner.' • in 1930, Meyer Lansky and 'Trigger Mike' Coppola return to the U.S. together after a trip to Cuba. • in 1932, Joseph Burke is murdered in a Brooklyn speakeasy. • in 1936, Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania and eleven alleged accomplices are indicted by an extraordinary grand jury investigating racketeering. • in 1940, Sebastian John LaRocca pleads guilty to larceny and receiving stolen goods charges and receives a fine and probation. • in 1958, the Immigration and Naturalization Service orders Russell Bufalino of Kingston PA deported as an undesirable alien. • in 1973, New York bigshot Frank 'Funzi' Tieri is arrested for loansharking. • in 1980, Ralph 'Whitey' Tropiano, overseer of Colombo Crime Family operations in Connecticut, is shot to death during a visit to Brooklyn. • in 1992, Gambino Crime Family boss John J. Gotti and his underboss Frank Locascio are convicted of multiple racketeering offenses. Image of John J. Gotti.

On this date, April 2... • in 1903, Martin Madden is branded 'incorrigible' and sentenced to 20 months in a Catholic protectory. • in 1909, a final Palermo report on the assassination of NYPD Lt. Petrosino names Vito Cascioferro, Carlo Costantino, Antonio Passanante and others as suspects. • in 1910, the Secret Service learns of an underworld effort to locate witness Antonio Comito by redirecting all mail sent to his contact Agent Rubano. • in 1914, wealthy merchant Joseph Ingo is shot to death at Chicago's 'Death Corner.' • in 1930, Meyer Lansky and 'Trigger Mike' Coppola return to the U.S. together after a trip to Cuba. • in 1932, Joseph Burke is murdered in a Brooklyn speakeasy. • in 1936, Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania and eleven alleged accomplices are indicted by an extraordinary grand jury investigating racketeering. • in 1940, Sebastian John LaRocca pleads guilty to larceny and receiving stolen goods charges and receives a fine and probation. • in 1958, the Immigration and Naturalization Service orders Russell Bufalino of Kingston PA deported as an undesirable alien. • in 1973, New York bigshot Frank 'Funzi' Tieri is arrested for loansharking. • in 1980, Ralph 'Whitey' Tropiano, overseer of Colombo Crime Family operations in Connecticut, is shot to death during a visit to Brooklyn. • in 1992, Gambino Crime Family boss John J. Gotti and his underboss Frank Locascio are convicted of multiple racketeering offenses. Image of John J. Gotti.

#OTD (Apr 02)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Chicago #Cuba #Brooklyn #KingstonPA #Connecticut #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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On this date, April 1... • in 1869, New Orleans Mafia boss Raffaele Agnello is shot to death during an underworld feud. • in 1914, John Russomano of East Harlem enters Sing Sing to begin a sentence for criminal weapons possession. • in 1915, Jacob Shapiro is arrested in Manhattan for burglary. • in 1918, Brooklyn Camorra leader Alessandro Vollero is sentenced to die in the Sing Sing Prison electric chair. • in 1924, while intimidating voters in Cicero IL municipal elections, Al Capone's brother Salvatore is fatally shot by police. • in 1926, Joe Adonis is arrested for stealing an automobile. • in 1930, a decapitated murder victim is discovered inside a barrel in Pittsburgh's railroad produce yards. In Brooklyn NY, Giuseppe Piraino is buried in a silver coffin in Greenwood Cemetery. • in 1931, a jury finds Tony Morreale of Pittston PA not guilty of the murder of Charles Calamera. • in 1936, Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania is arrested at Hot Springs AR on a warrant from New York. • in 1953, Nicholas Civella becomes the leading figure in the Kansas City underworld after Anthony Gizzo dies during a visit to Texas. • in 1996, former county prosecutor Gary Van Brocklin is shot and wounded in his Youngstown OH law office. Image of Nicholas Civella.

On this date, April 1... • in 1869, New Orleans Mafia boss Raffaele Agnello is shot to death during an underworld feud. • in 1914, John Russomano of East Harlem enters Sing Sing to begin a sentence for criminal weapons possession. • in 1915, Jacob Shapiro is arrested in Manhattan for burglary. • in 1918, Brooklyn Camorra leader Alessandro Vollero is sentenced to die in the Sing Sing Prison electric chair. • in 1924, while intimidating voters in Cicero IL municipal elections, Al Capone's brother Salvatore is fatally shot by police. • in 1926, Joe Adonis is arrested for stealing an automobile. • in 1930, a decapitated murder victim is discovered inside a barrel in Pittsburgh's railroad produce yards. In Brooklyn NY, Giuseppe Piraino is buried in a silver coffin in Greenwood Cemetery. • in 1931, a jury finds Tony Morreale of Pittston PA not guilty of the murder of Charles Calamera. • in 1936, Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania is arrested at Hot Springs AR on a warrant from New York. • in 1953, Nicholas Civella becomes the leading figure in the Kansas City underworld after Anthony Gizzo dies during a visit to Texas. • in 1996, former county prosecutor Gary Van Brocklin is shot and wounded in his Youngstown OH law office. Image of Nicholas Civella.

#OTD (Apr 01)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#PittstonPA #NewOrleans #EastHarlem #Brooklyn #CiceroIL #Pittsburgh #HotSpringsAR #KansasCity #YoungstownOH #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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Bloody ends of early NOLA bosses - Part 2 Crescent City underworld leaders lost their lives in long Mafia feud

#OTD (April 1) in 1869, a #NewOrleans #Mafia feud claims the life of boss Raffaele #Agnello.

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On this date, March 31... • in 1887, Manhattan gangster Thomas 'Kid' Hunt is sentenced to five years for manslaughter. • in 1926, a jury is unable to reach a verdict on charges that 'Dandy Phil' Kastel used mails to defraud. • in 1931, Gaetano Morello of Pittston PA, on trial for the murder of Charles Calamera, testifies in his defense. In Los Angeles, police receive a tip that missing gangster Frank D. Vito has been killed and buried in the desert. • in 1932, New York police arrest Vincent Alo for robbery and possession of a firearm. • in 1936, Special Prosecutor Thomas Dewey obtains an arrest warrant for Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania. • in 1939, John Torrio and four codefendants go to trial on tax fraud charges. • in 1942, Samuel 'Red' Levine is sentenced to a year in prison for perjury. • in 1953, 'Sandy' Naples of Youngstown OH is convicted of conducting an illegal lottery. • in 1955, Stefano Badami is stabbed to death in a Newark NJ restaurant. • in 1961, Youngstown OH gambling racketeer Mike Farah is released after a prison term for committing assault and battery. • in 1981, Frank 'Funzi' Tieri, front man for the Genovese Crime Family in New York, dies. • in 2008, Bonanno Crime Family boss Vincent Basciano is sentenced to life in prison for the 2001 murder of underworld rival Frank Santoro. • in 2016, human remains are recovered at an alleged Mafia burial ground in Providence RI. Image of Frank Tieri.

On this date, March 31... • in 1887, Manhattan gangster Thomas 'Kid' Hunt is sentenced to five years for manslaughter. • in 1926, a jury is unable to reach a verdict on charges that 'Dandy Phil' Kastel used mails to defraud. • in 1931, Gaetano Morello of Pittston PA, on trial for the murder of Charles Calamera, testifies in his defense. In Los Angeles, police receive a tip that missing gangster Frank D. Vito has been killed and buried in the desert. • in 1932, New York police arrest Vincent Alo for robbery and possession of a firearm. • in 1936, Special Prosecutor Thomas Dewey obtains an arrest warrant for Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania. • in 1939, John Torrio and four codefendants go to trial on tax fraud charges. • in 1942, Samuel 'Red' Levine is sentenced to a year in prison for perjury. • in 1953, 'Sandy' Naples of Youngstown OH is convicted of conducting an illegal lottery. • in 1955, Stefano Badami is stabbed to death in a Newark NJ restaurant. • in 1961, Youngstown OH gambling racketeer Mike Farah is released after a prison term for committing assault and battery. • in 1981, Frank 'Funzi' Tieri, front man for the Genovese Crime Family in New York, dies. • in 2008, Bonanno Crime Family boss Vincent Basciano is sentenced to life in prison for the 2001 murder of underworld rival Frank Santoro. • in 2016, human remains are recovered at an alleged Mafia burial ground in Providence RI. Image of Frank Tieri.

#OTD (Mar 31)
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#PittstonPA #LosAngeles #YoungstownOH #NewarkNJ #ProvidenceRI #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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On this date, March 30... • in 1881, Italy asks the U.S. secretary of state to issue a warrant of arrest and extradition for Giuseppe Esposito, charged with murders and robberies in Sicily. • in 1908, Baltimore produce merchant Antonio Lanasa goes on trial for allegedly conspiring to extort and murder rival merchant Joseph DiGiorgio. • in 1927, John 'the Bug' Stoppelli of New York begins a prison sentence for illegal weapons possession. • in 1932, New York mafioso Vito Genovese marries Anna Petillo Vernotico two weeks after having Anna's husband murdered. In Brooklyn, Michael DiBenedetto is arrested for kidnappings related to a laundry racket. • in 1940, near San Diego police find the bloodstained automobile of Victor Carlino, who has been missing for nine days. • in 1952, a bomb damages the Youngstown OH home of F.P. Deniro, father of racketeer Vincent Deniro. • in 1981, FBI places electronic surveillance devices within a Youngstown OH area restaurant owned by Vincenzo 'Jimmy' Prato. • in 1990, fifteen men, including reputed leaders of four New York crime families, are indicted for conspiring to skim money from city window replacement contracts. • in 2012, Frankie DiMattina is sentenced to six years in federal prison for the gunpoint extortion of a rival bidder in a Brooklyn Catholic school lunch contract. • in 2016, police learn the Providence RI burial location of murdered New England Mafia associate Steven A. DiSarro. Image of Giuseppe Esposito.

On this date, March 30... • in 1881, Italy asks the U.S. secretary of state to issue a warrant of arrest and extradition for Giuseppe Esposito, charged with murders and robberies in Sicily. • in 1908, Baltimore produce merchant Antonio Lanasa goes on trial for allegedly conspiring to extort and murder rival merchant Joseph DiGiorgio. • in 1927, John 'the Bug' Stoppelli of New York begins a prison sentence for illegal weapons possession. • in 1932, New York mafioso Vito Genovese marries Anna Petillo Vernotico two weeks after having Anna's husband murdered. In Brooklyn, Michael DiBenedetto is arrested for kidnappings related to a laundry racket. • in 1940, near San Diego police find the bloodstained automobile of Victor Carlino, who has been missing for nine days. • in 1952, a bomb damages the Youngstown OH home of F.P. Deniro, father of racketeer Vincent Deniro. • in 1981, FBI places electronic surveillance devices within a Youngstown OH area restaurant owned by Vincenzo 'Jimmy' Prato. • in 1990, fifteen men, including reputed leaders of four New York crime families, are indicted for conspiring to skim money from city window replacement contracts. • in 2012, Frankie DiMattina is sentenced to six years in federal prison for the gunpoint extortion of a rival bidder in a Brooklyn Catholic school lunch contract. • in 2016, police learn the Providence RI burial location of murdered New England Mafia associate Steven A. DiSarro. Image of Giuseppe Esposito.

#OTD (Mar 30)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Baltimore #SanDiego #YoungstownOH #ProvidenceRI #Brooklyn #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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'Black Book' is born Nevada excluded eleven from casinos in 1960

#OTD (March 29) in 1960, the first edition of the #Nevada List of Excluded Persons (later known as the #BlackBook ) was distributed to #casino operators.

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On this date, March 29... • in 1887, Manhattan gangster Thomas 'Kid' Hunt pleads guilty to manslaughter in the killing of 'Pol' Sullivan. He is later sentenced to five years. • in 1907, the Ignatz Florio Cooperative Association Among Corleonesi, run by NY Mafia boss Giuseppe Morello, borrows $15,000 using a piece of property as security. In New Castle PA, two strangers attempt to bribe the sheriff to release Black Hand prisoners. • in 1908, Paul DiCristina of New Orleans is charged with possession of stolen property. • in 1911, several Sicilian immigrants are arrested in Kansas City in connection with the shooting death of Police Officer Joseph Raimo. • in 1920, Chicago's 'Big Jim' Colosimo is granted a divorce from wife Victoria Moresco and soon remarries. • in 1925, John Stoppelli enters Atlanta Federal Prison to serve a year and a day for drug violations. • in 1928, underworld-linked Pittsburgh produce merchant J.C. Catalano reportedly attempts suicide by shooting himself in the chest. In New York City, future Genovese boss Vincent Gigante is born. • in 1943, wartime cheese rationing in the U.S. provides mafiosi with a new racket opportunity. • in 1960, the Nevada Gaming Control Board releases its first 'Black Book' list of 11 persons excluded from state casinos. • in 1967, Salvatore 'Bill' Bonanno, John and Rosario Morale, Michael Consolo and three others are indicted for criminal contempt in Brooklyn. Image of Jim Colosimo.

On this date, March 29... • in 1887, Manhattan gangster Thomas 'Kid' Hunt pleads guilty to manslaughter in the killing of 'Pol' Sullivan. He is later sentenced to five years. • in 1907, the Ignatz Florio Cooperative Association Among Corleonesi, run by NY Mafia boss Giuseppe Morello, borrows $15,000 using a piece of property as security. In New Castle PA, two strangers attempt to bribe the sheriff to release Black Hand prisoners. • in 1908, Paul DiCristina of New Orleans is charged with possession of stolen property. • in 1911, several Sicilian immigrants are arrested in Kansas City in connection with the shooting death of Police Officer Joseph Raimo. • in 1920, Chicago's 'Big Jim' Colosimo is granted a divorce from wife Victoria Moresco and soon remarries. • in 1925, John Stoppelli enters Atlanta Federal Prison to serve a year and a day for drug violations. • in 1928, underworld-linked Pittsburgh produce merchant J.C. Catalano reportedly attempts suicide by shooting himself in the chest. In New York City, future Genovese boss Vincent Gigante is born. • in 1943, wartime cheese rationing in the U.S. provides mafiosi with a new racket opportunity. • in 1960, the Nevada Gaming Control Board releases its first 'Black Book' list of 11 persons excluded from state casinos. • in 1967, Salvatore 'Bill' Bonanno, John and Rosario Morale, Michael Consolo and three others are indicted for criminal contempt in Brooklyn. Image of Jim Colosimo.

#OTD (Mar 29)
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#KansasCity #Chicago #NewCastlePA #NewOrleans #Pittsburgh #LasVegas #Brooklyn #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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More on Owney's pal Jeandemange 'Big Frenchy' was a memorable New York gangland figure

#OTD (March 28) in 1892, George Emile Jeandemange, later known as gangster 'Big Frenchie' #DeMange, is born in #Manhattan. Read more about Owney Madden's pal #BigFrenchie.

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On this date, March 28... • in 1903, future racketeer and gunman Samuel 'Red' Levine is born in Manhattan. • in 1911, Kansas City Police Officer Joseph Raimo is shot to death after receiving underworld threats. • in 1922, Tommy Lucchese and Jack Spina arrive at Sing Sing Prison to begin sentences for grand larceny. • in 1923, after Boston arraignment for the murder of Annibale Stilo, Albert Bruno is released in bail to answer a warrant in Chicago, and he immediately disappears. • in 1927, Milwaukee Mafia leader Joseph Amato dies of natural causes; Joseph Vallone becomes local boss. • in 1956, Albert Anastasia is released from federal prison at Milan, Michigan, after serving almost 10 months of a one year sentence for income tax evasion. • in 1960, Joseph Valachi surrenders to authorities in New York City, ending 27 days as a fugitive. • in 1964, fearing that Ralph Tropiano will be imprisoned for attempted bribery, New Haven CT mafiosi consider a possible successor. • in 1985, ten members of the Gambino Crime Family, including Aniello Dellacroce and John J. Gotti, are indicted. Image of Albert Anastasia.

On this date, March 28... • in 1903, future racketeer and gunman Samuel 'Red' Levine is born in Manhattan. • in 1911, Kansas City Police Officer Joseph Raimo is shot to death after receiving underworld threats. • in 1922, Tommy Lucchese and Jack Spina arrive at Sing Sing Prison to begin sentences for grand larceny. • in 1923, after Boston arraignment for the murder of Annibale Stilo, Albert Bruno is released in bail to answer a warrant in Chicago, and he immediately disappears. • in 1927, Milwaukee Mafia leader Joseph Amato dies of natural causes; Joseph Vallone becomes local boss. • in 1956, Albert Anastasia is released from federal prison at Milan, Michigan, after serving almost 10 months of a one year sentence for income tax evasion. • in 1960, Joseph Valachi surrenders to authorities in New York City, ending 27 days as a fugitive. • in 1964, fearing that Ralph Tropiano will be imprisoned for attempted bribery, New Haven CT mafiosi consider a possible successor. • in 1985, ten members of the Gambino Crime Family, including Aniello Dellacroce and John J. Gotti, are indicted. Image of Albert Anastasia.

#OTD (Mar 28)
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#KansasCity #Boston #Chicago #Milwaukee #MilanMI #NewHavenCT #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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Buffalo mobster Sam DiCarlo dies in Florida News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.

#OTD (March 27) in 1987, retired #Buffalo #Mafia member Sam #DiCarlo dies of natural causes in #Miami.

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On this date, March 27... • in 1914, John Russomano of East Harlem is sentenced to at least three years and three months in prison for criminally carrying a firearm. • in 1916, Ambrogio Passaro is found shot to death in the street at Ravenswood, Long Island City NY. • in 1917, a Black Hand feud is blamed for the shooting murder of retired Pittsburgh merhant Valentine Piazza. • in 1922, Thomas Lucchese is sentenced to between three years eight months and ten years in prison for grand larceny. • in 1929, following his delayed appearance before a grand jury, Al Capone is arrested on a warrant for contempt of court. • in 1930, Giuseppe Piraino is shot to death in Brooklyn after meeting with rivals about bootlegging territories. • in 1931, Los Angeles-area authorities arrest 21 Italian immigrants in a crackdown following two recent murders. • in 1940, Brooklyn racketeer Charles LaGaipa is acquitted of a fatal stabbing. • in 1970, New England Mafia leader Raymond Patriarca and four codefendants are convicted of conspiring to kill Rudolph Marfeo and Anthony Melei in 1968. • in 1987, retired Buffalo mafioso Sam DiCarlo dies in Miami Beach FL. • in 2012, Dino Calabro testifies in Brooklyn federal court that Thomas Gioeli of the Colombo organization ordered him to murder family underboss William Cutolo in 1999. Image of Thomas Lucchese.

On this date, March 27... • in 1914, John Russomano of East Harlem is sentenced to at least three years and three months in prison for criminally carrying a firearm. • in 1916, Ambrogio Passaro is found shot to death in the street at Ravenswood, Long Island City NY. • in 1917, a Black Hand feud is blamed for the shooting murder of retired Pittsburgh merhant Valentine Piazza. • in 1922, Thomas Lucchese is sentenced to between three years eight months and ten years in prison for grand larceny. • in 1929, following his delayed appearance before a grand jury, Al Capone is arrested on a warrant for contempt of court. • in 1930, Giuseppe Piraino is shot to death in Brooklyn after meeting with rivals about bootlegging territories. • in 1931, Los Angeles-area authorities arrest 21 Italian immigrants in a crackdown following two recent murders. • in 1940, Brooklyn racketeer Charles LaGaipa is acquitted of a fatal stabbing. • in 1970, New England Mafia leader Raymond Patriarca and four codefendants are convicted of conspiring to kill Rudolph Marfeo and Anthony Melei in 1968. • in 1987, retired Buffalo mafioso Sam DiCarlo dies in Miami Beach FL. • in 2012, Dino Calabro testifies in Brooklyn federal court that Thomas Gioeli of the Colombo organization ordered him to murder family underboss William Cutolo in 1999. Image of Thomas Lucchese.

#OTD (Mar 27)
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#EastHarlem #LongIslandCity #Pittsburgh #Chicago #Brooklyn #LosAngeles #NewEngland #Buffalo #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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On this date, March 26... • in 1910, the New York Times reports rumors that singer Enrico Caruso has paid as much as $2,000 to Black Hand extortionists. • in 1918, 'Gurrah' Shapiro is arrested in Manhattan for grand larceny. • in 1921, leaving his wife behind in Realmonte, mafioso Nicola Gentile boards the S.S. Canopic in Naples for a return trip to the U.S. • in 1926, Brooklyn Camorra leader Leopoldo Lauritano, recently released from Sing Sing Prison, is held in Raymond Street Jail as a material witness to a murder. • in 1945, a federal grand jury in New York indicts 17 members of a suspected narcotics smuggling ring. • in 1949, questioned by police, Kansas City political/rackets leader Charles Binaggio claims he knows nothing about the recent murder of Wolf Rimann. • in 1952, a Brooklyn grand jury hears testimony about a policy gambling ring operated by Frank Abbatemarco and his son Anthony. • in 1965, future Gambino boss Francesco Cali is born. • in 1993, a Brooklyn federal judge sentences Bendetto Aloi, Venero Mangano and Dennis DeLucia to prison terms for extortion and conspiracy relating to bid-rigging. • in 2009, admitted Chicago Outfit hitman Nicholas Calabrese, who cooperated in the Family Secrets case, is sentenced to 12 years and four months in prison. Image of Nicola Gentile.

On this date, March 26... • in 1910, the New York Times reports rumors that singer Enrico Caruso has paid as much as $2,000 to Black Hand extortionists. • in 1918, 'Gurrah' Shapiro is arrested in Manhattan for grand larceny. • in 1921, leaving his wife behind in Realmonte, mafioso Nicola Gentile boards the S.S. Canopic in Naples for a return trip to the U.S. • in 1926, Brooklyn Camorra leader Leopoldo Lauritano, recently released from Sing Sing Prison, is held in Raymond Street Jail as a material witness to a murder. • in 1945, a federal grand jury in New York indicts 17 members of a suspected narcotics smuggling ring. • in 1949, questioned by police, Kansas City political/rackets leader Charles Binaggio claims he knows nothing about the recent murder of Wolf Rimann. • in 1952, a Brooklyn grand jury hears testimony about a policy gambling ring operated by Frank Abbatemarco and his son Anthony. • in 1965, future Gambino boss Francesco Cali is born. • in 1993, a Brooklyn federal judge sentences Bendetto Aloi, Venero Mangano and Dennis DeLucia to prison terms for extortion and conspiracy relating to bid-rigging. • in 2009, admitted Chicago Outfit hitman Nicholas Calabrese, who cooperated in the Family Secrets case, is sentenced to 12 years and four months in prison. Image of Nicola Gentile.

#OTD (Mar 26)
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#Brooklyn #KansasCity #Chicago #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

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On this date, March 25... • in 1912, an informant tells New York Secret Service agents that Brooklyn Mafia boss Sebastiano DiGaetano has been replaced by Nicola Schiro. • in 1919, Joseph Florino of Brooklyn is arrested for assault and robbery but later discharged. • in 1922, Bartolomeo Fontana is jailed for life in New Jersey after pleading guilty to the murder of his friend Camillo Caiozzo. • in 1932, Cleveland police raid the Milano and Polizzi importing business and arrest four men they believe are holding a gangland war council. • in 1938, Raymond Patriarca of Worcester MA is charged with armed robbery. • in 1952, Frank Abbatemarco, his son Anthony and eight other men are arrested as police smash a policy gambling ring in Brooklyn. • in 1954, Joe Adonis is found guilty of perjury and faces a two-year jail term and deportation. • in 1958, the Senate rackets committee labels James Hoffa the boss of a 'hoodlum empire,' using Teamsters union funds to benefit criminals. • in 1960, an explosion and fire severely damage a Kansas City home owned by racketeer Nick Civella. • in 1992, federal authorities in New York conclude that Anthony Colandra was involved in the murders of John Minerva and Michael Imbergamo. • in 2008, New Jersey police round up 45 people accused of running gambling and drug distribution rackets for the Genovese crime family. Image of Joe Adonis.

On this date, March 25... • in 1912, an informant tells New York Secret Service agents that Brooklyn Mafia boss Sebastiano DiGaetano has been replaced by Nicola Schiro. • in 1919, Joseph Florino of Brooklyn is arrested for assault and robbery but later discharged. • in 1922, Bartolomeo Fontana is jailed for life in New Jersey after pleading guilty to the murder of his friend Camillo Caiozzo. • in 1932, Cleveland police raid the Milano and Polizzi importing business and arrest four men they believe are holding a gangland war council. • in 1938, Raymond Patriarca of Worcester MA is charged with armed robbery. • in 1952, Frank Abbatemarco, his son Anthony and eight other men are arrested as police smash a policy gambling ring in Brooklyn. • in 1954, Joe Adonis is found guilty of perjury and faces a two-year jail term and deportation. • in 1958, the Senate rackets committee labels James Hoffa the boss of a 'hoodlum empire,' using Teamsters union funds to benefit criminals. • in 1960, an explosion and fire severely damage a Kansas City home owned by racketeer Nick Civella. • in 1992, federal authorities in New York conclude that Anthony Colandra was involved in the murders of John Minerva and Michael Imbergamo. • in 2008, New Jersey police round up 45 people accused of running gambling and drug distribution rackets for the Genovese crime family. Image of Joe Adonis.

#OTD (Mar 25)
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On this date, March 24... • in 1910, Pueblo CO Black Hand extortionist Sam Falcone is killed in a shootout with a sheriff's posse. • in 1919, police arrest 18 Italian Americans in Kansas City, charging them with Black Hand activities. • in 1925, Denver racketeer Joseph Roma and his wife are arrested on narcotics charges. • in 1931, murdered Los Angeles rackets boss Dominic DiCiolla receives an elaborate funeral. • in 1936, Joseph Castaldo of New York pleads guilty to anti-trust charges in the artichoke market. • in 1941, gambling racketeer James Munsene and his nephew are shot to death at the opening of a Musene night club in Warren OH. • in 1944, convicted narcotics racketeer Alphonso Attardi is paroled from federal prison. • in 1961, Chicago police charge Victor Passantino with operating a gambling establishment. • in 1969, the work of an undercover agent results in the breakup of an 11-man underworld organization in White Plains NY. • in 2010, Daniel Leo, reputed boss of the Genovese crime family, has 18 months added to his existing sentence after a conviction for loansharking and gambling. Image of Daniel Leo.

On this date, March 24... • in 1910, Pueblo CO Black Hand extortionist Sam Falcone is killed in a shootout with a sheriff's posse. • in 1919, police arrest 18 Italian Americans in Kansas City, charging them with Black Hand activities. • in 1925, Denver racketeer Joseph Roma and his wife are arrested on narcotics charges. • in 1931, murdered Los Angeles rackets boss Dominic DiCiolla receives an elaborate funeral. • in 1936, Joseph Castaldo of New York pleads guilty to anti-trust charges in the artichoke market. • in 1941, gambling racketeer James Munsene and his nephew are shot to death at the opening of a Musene night club in Warren OH. • in 1944, convicted narcotics racketeer Alphonso Attardi is paroled from federal prison. • in 1961, Chicago police charge Victor Passantino with operating a gambling establishment. • in 1969, the work of an undercover agent results in the breakup of an 11-man underworld organization in White Plains NY. • in 2010, Daniel Leo, reputed boss of the Genovese crime family, has 18 months added to his existing sentence after a conviction for loansharking and gambling. Image of Daniel Leo.

#OTD (Mar 24)
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On this date, March 23... • in 1869, a gunfight between rival Sicilian gangs in New Orleans wounds two bystanders. • in 1928, Joseph Florino is arrested in Brooklyn for slashing the throat of a New Haven CT woman, who was a witness in the Terella murder case years earlier. Florino is later discharged. • in 1930, Frank Nitti of Chicago is indicted for tax evasion. • in 1946, Joseph Valachi is arrested in Baltimore in a narcotics investigation. • in 1959, federal officials learn that areas of Louisiana have been set up as safe havens for Mafiosi. • in 1967, FBI agents discover two bodies in a Mafia burial ground in Jackson Township, New Jersey. Milwaukee Mafia leader Frank Balistrieri is convicted of tax evasion. • in 1970, New York crime boss Carlo Gambino is charged with conspiracy in interstate transport of stolen property. • in 1979, Carmine Galante is released from custody when the U.S. Parole Commission fails to conduct a hearing by a judge-imposed deadline. • in 1982, Maria Bompensiero sues Aladena Fratianno and the U.S. Justice Department for contributing to the 1977 murder of her husband Frank Bompensiero. Image of Carlo Gambino.

On this date, March 23... • in 1869, a gunfight between rival Sicilian gangs in New Orleans wounds two bystanders. • in 1928, Joseph Florino is arrested in Brooklyn for slashing the throat of a New Haven CT woman, who was a witness in the Terella murder case years earlier. Florino is later discharged. • in 1930, Frank Nitti of Chicago is indicted for tax evasion. • in 1946, Joseph Valachi is arrested in Baltimore in a narcotics investigation. • in 1959, federal officials learn that areas of Louisiana have been set up as safe havens for Mafiosi. • in 1967, FBI agents discover two bodies in a Mafia burial ground in Jackson Township, New Jersey. Milwaukee Mafia leader Frank Balistrieri is convicted of tax evasion. • in 1970, New York crime boss Carlo Gambino is charged with conspiracy in interstate transport of stolen property. • in 1979, Carmine Galante is released from custody when the U.S. Parole Commission fails to conduct a hearing by a judge-imposed deadline. • in 1982, Maria Bompensiero sues Aladena Fratianno and the U.S. Justice Department for contributing to the 1977 murder of her husband Frank Bompensiero. Image of Carlo Gambino.

#OTD (Mar 23)
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On this date, March 22... • in 1893, Michael Tenora of Hillsville PA, said to be a leader of 'La Mafia,' is convicted of third degree murder. • in 1912, Luigi Lazzazaro is arrested in connection with the East Harlem murder of Pasquarella Spinelli. • in 1917, Brooklyn Camorra leader Leopold Lauritano is arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon after police find a weighted pipe behind a counter in his Navy Street coffeehouse. • in 1931, Frank Vultaggio and Patsy Turrigiano of Endicott NY are arrested for illegal transportation and possession of liquor. • in 1941, Chicago mobster Ross Prio launches the Grande Cheese Company of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. • in 1943, Chicago Outfit leader Frank Nitti is quietly buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, a day before his scheduled funeral. • in 1949, Mickey Cohen and aide Sol Davis are arrested in Los Angeles for murder conspiracy. • in 1950, Irene Sarno of Kansas City, business partner of the Binaggio family, dies of apparent sleeping pill overdose, becoming the third death among witnesses subpoenaed to a federal grand jury probe. • in 1957, a Joseph Valachi heroin smuggling conviction is reversed on appeal. • in 1966, Mafia informant Joseph Valachi is transfered from District of Columbia jail to federal prison in Milan, Michigan. • in 1971, more than 1000 people attend a $125 per plate testimonial dinner for Joseph Colombo, reputed mob boss and leader of an Italian-American civil rights organization. Image of Joseph Valachi.

On this date, March 22... • in 1893, Michael Tenora of Hillsville PA, said to be a leader of 'La Mafia,' is convicted of third degree murder. • in 1912, Luigi Lazzazaro is arrested in connection with the East Harlem murder of Pasquarella Spinelli. • in 1917, Brooklyn Camorra leader Leopold Lauritano is arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon after police find a weighted pipe behind a counter in his Navy Street coffeehouse. • in 1931, Frank Vultaggio and Patsy Turrigiano of Endicott NY are arrested for illegal transportation and possession of liquor. • in 1941, Chicago mobster Ross Prio launches the Grande Cheese Company of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. • in 1943, Chicago Outfit leader Frank Nitti is quietly buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, a day before his scheduled funeral. • in 1949, Mickey Cohen and aide Sol Davis are arrested in Los Angeles for murder conspiracy. • in 1950, Irene Sarno of Kansas City, business partner of the Binaggio family, dies of apparent sleeping pill overdose, becoming the third death among witnesses subpoenaed to a federal grand jury probe. • in 1957, a Joseph Valachi heroin smuggling conviction is reversed on appeal. • in 1966, Mafia informant Joseph Valachi is transfered from District of Columbia jail to federal prison in Milan, Michigan. • in 1971, more than 1000 people attend a $125 per plate testimonial dinner for Joseph Colombo, reputed mob boss and leader of an Italian-American civil rights organization. Image of Joseph Valachi.

#OTD (Mar 22)
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On this date, March 21... • in 1911, young Meyer Suchowljansky (later Lansky) leaves Libau, Latvian Russia, with his mother and brother on their way to New York. • in 1912, by tracing mail, the Secret Service learns that New York counterfeiting suspect Antonio Milone is in Corleone, Sicily. • in 1921, New York's new prohibition enforcement agent launches raids against alcohol curb markets in Manhattan. • in 1930, Al Capone surrenders himself to Chicago authorities, but there are no state charges against him and federal cases are not yet ready, and he is released. • in 1940, San Diego night club waiter Victor Carlino is reported missing. • in 1949, Virgil Peterson of Chicago Crime Commission warns St. Louis Chamber of Commerce about gangster influence from Kansas City. • in 1951, New York City crime boss Frank Costello testifies before the U.S. Senate's Kefauver Committee. • in 1956, Joseph Valachi, his brother-in-law Giacomo Reina, Pasquale Pagano, Pasquale Moccio and Lawrence Quarterio are convicted in New York federal court of running a heroin smuggling ring. • in 1978, New York gunman Salvatore Briguglio is found shot to death on Mulberry Street in Manhattan's Little Italy. • in 1980, Philadelphia boss Angelo Bruno is shot to death in his car. • in 1986, Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno and 14 other men are indicted in New York federal court for labor racketeering, extortion, gambling and murder conspiracy. Image of Salvatore Briguglio.

On this date, March 21... • in 1911, young Meyer Suchowljansky (later Lansky) leaves Libau, Latvian Russia, with his mother and brother on their way to New York. • in 1912, by tracing mail, the Secret Service learns that New York counterfeiting suspect Antonio Milone is in Corleone, Sicily. • in 1921, New York's new prohibition enforcement agent launches raids against alcohol curb markets in Manhattan. • in 1930, Al Capone surrenders himself to Chicago authorities, but there are no state charges against him and federal cases are not yet ready, and he is released. • in 1940, San Diego night club waiter Victor Carlino is reported missing. • in 1949, Virgil Peterson of Chicago Crime Commission warns St. Louis Chamber of Commerce about gangster influence from Kansas City. • in 1951, New York City crime boss Frank Costello testifies before the U.S. Senate's Kefauver Committee. • in 1956, Joseph Valachi, his brother-in-law Giacomo Reina, Pasquale Pagano, Pasquale Moccio and Lawrence Quarterio are convicted in New York federal court of running a heroin smuggling ring. • in 1978, New York gunman Salvatore Briguglio is found shot to death on Mulberry Street in Manhattan's Little Italy. • in 1980, Philadelphia boss Angelo Bruno is shot to death in his car. • in 1986, Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno and 14 other men are indicted in New York federal court for labor racketeering, extortion, gambling and murder conspiracy. Image of Salvatore Briguglio.

#OTD (Mar 21)
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'Sally Bugs' is killed to ensure his silence News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.

#OTD (March 21) in 1978, 'Sally Bugs' #Briguglio is shot to death in lower #Manhattan.

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On this date, March 20... • in 1912, Aniello 'Zoppo the Gimp' Prisco is believed responsible for the shooting death of Pasquarella Musoni Spinelli Lenere in her East Harlem stables. • in 1915, a Manhattan tailor identified as Joseph Valenti is arrested for the recent murder of Rosario Pellegrino. • in 1919, future New England mobster Gennaro Angiulo is born in Boston MA. • in 1931, racketeer Philip Kastel and his wife return to the U.S. after a trip to Havana, Cuba. • in 1933, Giuseppe Zangara is electrocuted for the murder of Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. • in 1947, the Cuban government deports Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania to Italy aboard a Turkish cargo vessel. • in 1972, production begins on The Valachi Papers movie. • in 1974, Kansas City mafiosi Carl DeLuna and Nicholas Civella meet with Milwaukee boss Frank Balstrieri to plan skimming operations at Las Vegas casinos. • in 1980, Philadelphia crime boss Angelo Bruno is questioned for two hours under immunity from prosecution by the New Jersey Commission of Investigation. • in 1987, federal authorities reveal that Genovese Crime Family member Vincent 'Fish' Cafaro has been cooperating since the previous October. In New Jersey, the Division of Gaming Enforcement excludes Venero 'Benny Eggs' Mangano, a Genovese Crime Family big shot, from state casinos. Image of Aniello Prisco.

On this date, March 20... • in 1912, Aniello 'Zoppo the Gimp' Prisco is believed responsible for the shooting death of Pasquarella Musoni Spinelli Lenere in her East Harlem stables. • in 1915, a Manhattan tailor identified as Joseph Valenti is arrested for the recent murder of Rosario Pellegrino. • in 1919, future New England mobster Gennaro Angiulo is born in Boston MA. • in 1931, racketeer Philip Kastel and his wife return to the U.S. after a trip to Havana, Cuba. • in 1933, Giuseppe Zangara is electrocuted for the murder of Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. • in 1947, the Cuban government deports Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania to Italy aboard a Turkish cargo vessel. • in 1972, production begins on The Valachi Papers movie. • in 1974, Kansas City mafiosi Carl DeLuna and Nicholas Civella meet with Milwaukee boss Frank Balstrieri to plan skimming operations at Las Vegas casinos. • in 1980, Philadelphia crime boss Angelo Bruno is questioned for two hours under immunity from prosecution by the New Jersey Commission of Investigation. • in 1987, federal authorities reveal that Genovese Crime Family member Vincent 'Fish' Cafaro has been cooperating since the previous October. In New Jersey, the Division of Gaming Enforcement excludes Venero 'Benny Eggs' Mangano, a Genovese Crime Family big shot, from state casinos. Image of Aniello Prisco.

#OTD (Mar 20)
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On this date, March 19... • in 1877, future New York Mafia boss Ignazio Lupo is born in Palermo, Sicily. • in 1896, a federal jury in New York City convicts Nicola Taranto, John Rosa, Thomas Russo and Antonio Langano of counterfeiting. • in 1912, future Kansas City boss Nick Civella is born in KC. • in 1925, narcotics convictions in New York result in three-year prison sentences for Joseph Mecca and Patrick Giacomo and one-year sentences for John Stoppelli and James Liggiardo. • in 1929, a police officer, apparently protecting a bootlegger, is killed in a Brooklyn gang gunfight. • in 1943, on the day his extortion indictment is unsealed, Chicago racketeer Frank Nitti kills himself along a railroad track in Riverside IL. • in 1951, Youngstown OH racketeers Sandy Naples, William Naples and Stephen Bajnok are charged with assault with intent to kill. • in 1956, Sebastian John LaRocca is arrested at Pittsburgh for making false statements. • in 1957, a federal grand jury indicts Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa for bribing a rackets committee investigator. • in 1969, a Providence RI jury acquits Raymond Patriarca of loansharking conspiracy. Image of Frank Nitti.

On this date, March 19... • in 1877, future New York Mafia boss Ignazio Lupo is born in Palermo, Sicily. • in 1896, a federal jury in New York City convicts Nicola Taranto, John Rosa, Thomas Russo and Antonio Langano of counterfeiting. • in 1912, future Kansas City boss Nick Civella is born in KC. • in 1925, narcotics convictions in New York result in three-year prison sentences for Joseph Mecca and Patrick Giacomo and one-year sentences for John Stoppelli and James Liggiardo. • in 1929, a police officer, apparently protecting a bootlegger, is killed in a Brooklyn gang gunfight. • in 1943, on the day his extortion indictment is unsealed, Chicago racketeer Frank Nitti kills himself along a railroad track in Riverside IL. • in 1951, Youngstown OH racketeers Sandy Naples, William Naples and Stephen Bajnok are charged with assault with intent to kill. • in 1956, Sebastian John LaRocca is arrested at Pittsburgh for making false statements. • in 1957, a federal grand jury indicts Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa for bribing a rackets committee investigator. • in 1969, a Providence RI jury acquits Raymond Patriarca of loansharking conspiracy. Image of Frank Nitti.

#OTD (Mar 19)
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Chicago Outfit big shot shoots self News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.

#OTD (March 19) in 1943, Frank #Nitti takes his own life after learning he and six other #Chicago Outfit leaders have been indicted for #racketeering conspiracy.

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On this date, March 18... • in 1920, New York Mafia boss Giuseppe Morello is released upon the expiration of his commutation-shortened counterfeiting sentence. • in 1923, a Youngstown OH Black Hand feud is blamed for the murder of Peter Divino and the wounding of Dominic Testa. • in 1927, William Bailey of Brooklyn is acquitted of murder. • in 1930, a Bronx homicide charge against Vincent Coll is dismissed, but he remains held on a weapons charge. In Pittsburgh, corn sugar racketeer Sam Monastero is found strangled to death in his car. • in 1931, Los Angeles underworld leader Domenico DiCiolla is murdered. • in 1932, writer Bruce Pope wins a $2,250 judgment against the Chicago publisher of his Capone-related conspiracy theory. • in 1937, a New Castle PA jury acquits Rocco Strange / Rocco Esposito, of a 31-year-old murder charge. • in 1942, Samuel 'Red' Levine is convicted in Manhattan of lying to a grand jury. • in 1952, former Milwaukee Mafia boss Joseph Vallone dies of natural causes. • in 1964, Buffalo racketeer John C. Montana, an Apalachin conference attendee, dies at age 70. • in 1965, a federal grand jury indicts Vincent Rao for perjury. • in 1983, federal agents place a listening device in the home of New York Mafia boss Paul Castellano. • in 1999, Bonanno family bigshot Gerlando Sciascia is shot to death in Manhattan. • in 2010, two men are killed in Montreal in an apparent retaliation against rivals of the Rizzuto Mafia. Image of John Montana.

On this date, March 18... • in 1920, New York Mafia boss Giuseppe Morello is released upon the expiration of his commutation-shortened counterfeiting sentence. • in 1923, a Youngstown OH Black Hand feud is blamed for the murder of Peter Divino and the wounding of Dominic Testa. • in 1927, William Bailey of Brooklyn is acquitted of murder. • in 1930, a Bronx homicide charge against Vincent Coll is dismissed, but he remains held on a weapons charge. In Pittsburgh, corn sugar racketeer Sam Monastero is found strangled to death in his car. • in 1931, Los Angeles underworld leader Domenico DiCiolla is murdered. • in 1932, writer Bruce Pope wins a $2,250 judgment against the Chicago publisher of his Capone-related conspiracy theory. • in 1937, a New Castle PA jury acquits Rocco Strange / Rocco Esposito, of a 31-year-old murder charge. • in 1942, Samuel 'Red' Levine is convicted in Manhattan of lying to a grand jury. • in 1952, former Milwaukee Mafia boss Joseph Vallone dies of natural causes. • in 1964, Buffalo racketeer John C. Montana, an Apalachin conference attendee, dies at age 70. • in 1965, a federal grand jury indicts Vincent Rao for perjury. • in 1983, federal agents place a listening device in the home of New York Mafia boss Paul Castellano. • in 1999, Bonanno family bigshot Gerlando Sciascia is shot to death in Manhattan. • in 2010, two men are killed in Montreal in an apparent retaliation against rivals of the Rizzuto Mafia. Image of John Montana.

#OTD (Mar 18)
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On this date, March 17... • in 1893, alleged underworld leader Michael Tenora is convicted of manslaughter in New Castle PA. • in 1903, Isidore Crocevera, Joseph DiPrima and Giuseppe Giallombardo arrive at Sing Sing Prison to begin their counterfeiting sentences. • in 1908, future New England Mafia boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca is born in Worcester MA. • in 1918, Joseph LaPaglia is fatally shot in Los Angeles. • in 1921, Albert Anastasia is transported from Providence RI to Brooklyn NY to face homicide charges. • in 1930, Al Capone is released from Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania. • in 1932, Peter Sardini wins a two-week reprieve from the electric chair by providing information on six unsolved gangland murders. • in 1937, Eddie Capobianco is arrested in New York City in connection with the recent bank holdup in Katonah NY. • in 1954, John DiTrapani, who reportedly hoped to become boss of the Mafia in Milwaukee, is found dead of gunshot wounds in his car. • in 1964, though extortion charges against him are dismissed, Philadelphia Mafia leader Philip Testa remains in jail on a contempt charge. • in 2009, Gambino crime family member Charles Carneglia is convicted in Brooklyn federal court of racketeering and murders. Image of Al Capone.

On this date, March 17... • in 1893, alleged underworld leader Michael Tenora is convicted of manslaughter in New Castle PA. • in 1903, Isidore Crocevera, Joseph DiPrima and Giuseppe Giallombardo arrive at Sing Sing Prison to begin their counterfeiting sentences. • in 1908, future New England Mafia boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca is born in Worcester MA. • in 1918, Joseph LaPaglia is fatally shot in Los Angeles. • in 1921, Albert Anastasia is transported from Providence RI to Brooklyn NY to face homicide charges. • in 1930, Al Capone is released from Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania. • in 1932, Peter Sardini wins a two-week reprieve from the electric chair by providing information on six unsolved gangland murders. • in 1937, Eddie Capobianco is arrested in New York City in connection with the recent bank holdup in Katonah NY. • in 1954, John DiTrapani, who reportedly hoped to become boss of the Mafia in Milwaukee, is found dead of gunshot wounds in his car. • in 1964, though extortion charges against him are dismissed, Philadelphia Mafia leader Philip Testa remains in jail on a contempt charge. • in 2009, Gambino crime family member Charles Carneglia is convicted in Brooklyn federal court of racketeering and murders. Image of Al Capone.

#OTD (Mar 17)
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New York Mafia boss uses violence to keep gang in line Did Giuseppe Morello play any part in the New Orleans 'macaroni war'? (Part 4)

While a bloody feud rages in #NewOrleans, the #Mafia boss in #NewYork is squarely focused on underworld discipline. Here's Part 4 of a series on the MobHistory Substack.

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On this date, March 16... • in 1905, Max 'Kid Twist' Zweifach and three others are arrested for forging New York Central Railroad passes. • in 1909, the Bureau of Investigation - later known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation - is officially created within the Department of Justice in the William Taft Administration. • in 1922, Thomas Lucchese and Jack Spina of Manhattan are convicted in Suffolk County NY of stealing an automobile. • in 1926, a fugitive for most of a decade, accused murderer Anthony Paretti surrenders to New York authorities. • in 1932, Gerard Vernotico and Anthony Lanza are found murdered on the roof of a Greenwich Village NY tenement. In Chicago, writer Bruce Pope sues the publisher of Real Detective Tales magazine for failing to pay him the promised fee for a series of articles arguing that the real Al Capone was murdered and replaced with a lookalike. • in 1957, the under-construction home of Youngstown OH racketeer Sandy Naples is destroyed by a bomb. • in 1972, movie producer Dino de Laurentiis throws a New York City party to announce his upcoming Valachi Papers movie. • in 1985, pitcher Denny McLain is sentenced to 25 years in prison for racketeering. • in 2019, Anthony Comello of Staten Island is arrested for the murder of Gambino Crime Family boss Francesco Cali. Image of Thomas Lucchese.

On this date, March 16... • in 1905, Max 'Kid Twist' Zweifach and three others are arrested for forging New York Central Railroad passes. • in 1909, the Bureau of Investigation - later known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation - is officially created within the Department of Justice in the William Taft Administration. • in 1922, Thomas Lucchese and Jack Spina of Manhattan are convicted in Suffolk County NY of stealing an automobile. • in 1926, a fugitive for most of a decade, accused murderer Anthony Paretti surrenders to New York authorities. • in 1932, Gerard Vernotico and Anthony Lanza are found murdered on the roof of a Greenwich Village NY tenement. In Chicago, writer Bruce Pope sues the publisher of Real Detective Tales magazine for failing to pay him the promised fee for a series of articles arguing that the real Al Capone was murdered and replaced with a lookalike. • in 1957, the under-construction home of Youngstown OH racketeer Sandy Naples is destroyed by a bomb. • in 1972, movie producer Dino de Laurentiis throws a New York City party to announce his upcoming Valachi Papers movie. • in 1985, pitcher Denny McLain is sentenced to 25 years in prison for racketeering. • in 2019, Anthony Comello of Staten Island is arrested for the murder of Gambino Crime Family boss Francesco Cali. Image of Thomas Lucchese.

#OTD (Mar 16)
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