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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Benjamin Ruggiero

#OTD (Nov 24) in 1981, a federal grand jury indicts Dominick #Napolitano, Benjamin #Ruggiero (shown), John Cerasani and Nicholas #Santora for racketeering and murders of three rival #Bonanno Crime Family leaders.

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Nicholas Santora

#OTD (Oct 27) in 2018, former #Bonanno crime family capodecina Nicky #Santora dies of natural causes.

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#OTD (Aug 15) in 1973, Nicholas #Santora, a minor figure in gambling rackets, is found beaten to death in his #QueensNY home.

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