Michael Russo
#OTD (Dec 12) in 1954, after finding #Brooklyn burglar Michael #Russo (shown) dying of a gunshot wound to the head, police go in search of mobsters Philip #Rastelli and Ralph #Santora.
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Image of Philip Rastelli. Text reads: On this date, July 24... in 1892, Michael Tenora, believed to be an underworld leader in Hillsvilla PA, fatally shoots Louis DeMarsh and wounds Frank DeMarsh. in 1902, Vincent Troia of Brooklyn is arrested as a suspect in the 'sack murder' of Joe 'the Grocer' Catania. in 1907, police in western Pennsylvania hear that John Jati has been conducting classes to train Black Hand mobsters in the use of the stiletto. in 1913, Cleveland counterfeiting suspects Frank Milano and Antonio Musolino are released for lack of evidence. in 1917, Detective Sgt. Emanuel Rogers of Detroit is murdered by mobster Andrea Lacatto. in 1928, Nicasio Landolina, Pittsburgh produce merchant, dies of gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. in 1932, a plane carrying Mafia leaders Vincent Mangano, Jack Dragna, Frank Milano and Angelo Caruso arrives in San Diego CA after departing from Mexico. in 1934, Raymond L.S. Patriarca is charged in Worcester MA with 'lewd cohabitation.' Charge is later dropped. in 1946, John Valachi - brother of Joseph Valachi - dies with neck fractures and bruises, reportedly following a police interrogation. in 1991, Phillip 'Rusty' Rastelli, former boss of the Bonanno Crime Family in New York, dies in prison. in 1996, Luigi Manocchio of Providence RI is charged with running a large burglary ring.
#OTD (July 24) in #OrganizedCrime #History: two are shot at #HillsvillePA, feds release two in #Cleveland, #Detroit cop is killed, #Pittsburgh merchant is fatally shot, #Mafia leaders fly into @SanDiego, #Rastelli dies in prison, #Providence boss is charged.
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