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Eleven prisoners killed On this date (March 14) in 1891:Β  One day after a jury refused to convict the accused assassins of New Orleans Police Chief David He...

#OTD (March 14) in 1891: Eleven suspected #Mafia members are murdered by vigilantes on the grounds of a #NewOrleans prison.

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On this date, March 14...
 β€’ in 1891, vigilantes murder eleven suspected mafiosi held in a New Orleans prison.
 β€’ in 1918, Brooklyn Camorra leader Alessandro Vollero is convicted of murder.
 β€’ in 1928, Giuseppe Piraino of Brooklyn is arrested for hit-and-run automobile homicide.
 β€’ in 1930, Al Capone, finishing his prison term in Philadelphia, says he intends to return to Chicago when released.
 β€’ in 1931, a pistol permit is issued to Salvatore Maranzano in Poughkeepsie NY.
 β€’ in 1934, Manhattan racketeer Max Kasoff's body is found in the snow in Oceanside, Long Island.
 β€’ in 1952, 'Tony Bender' Strollo meets with Jersey City NJ Mayor John V. Kenny to discuss remedy for corruption at New Jersey piers.
 β€’ in 1956, Pittsburgh Mafia leader Sebastian John LaRocca attends a California meeting with Los Angeles Mafia leader Frank DeSimone and Indiana racketeer Anthony Pinelli.
 β€’ in 1957, Cleveland resident Dominic Mafrici, leader of a regional burglary ring, is found murdered in a Buffalo driveway.
 β€’ in 1960, a large crowd turns out for the funeral of murdered Youngstown OH racketeer 'Sandy' Naples.
 β€’ in 1966, without Justice Department approval, writer Peter Maas begins marketing a Joseph Valachi memoir to publishers.
 β€’ in 1972, the movie The Godfather premieres in New York City.
 β€’ in 1975, in a New York Times article, journalist Nicholas Gage challenges the authenticity of the recently released book, The Last Testament of Lucky Luciano.
Image of Sebastian John LaRocca.

On this date, March 14... β€’ in 1891, vigilantes murder eleven suspected mafiosi held in a New Orleans prison. β€’ in 1918, Brooklyn Camorra leader Alessandro Vollero is convicted of murder. β€’ in 1928, Giuseppe Piraino of Brooklyn is arrested for hit-and-run automobile homicide. β€’ in 1930, Al Capone, finishing his prison term in Philadelphia, says he intends to return to Chicago when released. β€’ in 1931, a pistol permit is issued to Salvatore Maranzano in Poughkeepsie NY. β€’ in 1934, Manhattan racketeer Max Kasoff's body is found in the snow in Oceanside, Long Island. β€’ in 1952, 'Tony Bender' Strollo meets with Jersey City NJ Mayor John V. Kenny to discuss remedy for corruption at New Jersey piers. β€’ in 1956, Pittsburgh Mafia leader Sebastian John LaRocca attends a California meeting with Los Angeles Mafia leader Frank DeSimone and Indiana racketeer Anthony Pinelli. β€’ in 1957, Cleveland resident Dominic Mafrici, leader of a regional burglary ring, is found murdered in a Buffalo driveway. β€’ in 1960, a large crowd turns out for the funeral of murdered Youngstown OH racketeer 'Sandy' Naples. β€’ in 1966, without Justice Department approval, writer Peter Maas begins marketing a Joseph Valachi memoir to publishers. β€’ in 1972, the movie The Godfather premieres in New York City. β€’ in 1975, in a New York Times article, journalist Nicholas Gage challenges the authenticity of the recently released book, The Last Testament of Lucky Luciano. Image of Sebastian John LaRocca.

#OTD (Mar 14)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#NewOrleans #Brooklyn #Philadelphia #Chicago #Poughkeepsie #JerseyCity #Pittsburgh #LosAngeles #Indiana #Cleveland #Buffalo #YoungstownOH #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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Gambino chief shot, killed at his home News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.

#OTD (March 13) in 2019, the reputed boss of the #Gambino Crime Family was fatally shot outside his #StatenIsland home.

#NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory #Skystorians

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On this date, March 13...
 β€’ in 1891, a jury finds none guilty of the assassination of New Orleans Police Chief David Hennessy.
 β€’ in 1903, Isidoro Crocevera, Giuseppe DePrima & Giuseppe Giallombardo are convicted in of passing counterfeit currency.
 β€’ in 1909, an anonymous letter sent from New York City blames NYC mafiosi Giuseppe Morello, Giuseppe Fontana, Ignazio Milone, Pietro Inzerillo & the Terranova brothers for arranging the Palermo slaying of NYPD Lt. Joseph Petrosino.
 β€’ in 1912, Dallas racketeer Warren Diamond pleads guilty to running a gambling establishment.
 β€’ in 1946, FBI reports that former Naval Intelligence Lt. Cmdr. Haffenden is friendly with mob boss Frank Costello.
 β€’ in 1957, FBI agents witness Jimmy Hoffa's illegal acquisition of confidential McClellan Committee files.
 β€’ in 1964, a grand jury at Cleveland indicts Youngstown OH racketeer Jasper 'Fats' Aiello and others for running an illegal abortion ring.
 β€’ in 1974, a federal court finds New York mobster Carmine Tramunti guilty of financing a drug ring.
 β€’ in 1987, New York Mafia boss John J. Gotti and codefendants are acquitted in a federal racketeering trial.
 β€’ in 2009, Bonanno family associate Joseph Young is sentenced to life for the 2005 murder of Robert McKelvey.
 β€’ in 2012, two admitted New England mobsters confess to extorting strip clubs in the area of Providence RI.
 β€’ in 2019, Gambino crime family boss Francesco Cali is shot to death at his Staten Island home.
Image of Carmine Tramunti.

On this date, March 13... β€’ in 1891, a jury finds none guilty of the assassination of New Orleans Police Chief David Hennessy. β€’ in 1903, Isidoro Crocevera, Giuseppe DePrima & Giuseppe Giallombardo are convicted in of passing counterfeit currency. β€’ in 1909, an anonymous letter sent from New York City blames NYC mafiosi Giuseppe Morello, Giuseppe Fontana, Ignazio Milone, Pietro Inzerillo & the Terranova brothers for arranging the Palermo slaying of NYPD Lt. Joseph Petrosino. β€’ in 1912, Dallas racketeer Warren Diamond pleads guilty to running a gambling establishment. β€’ in 1946, FBI reports that former Naval Intelligence Lt. Cmdr. Haffenden is friendly with mob boss Frank Costello. β€’ in 1957, FBI agents witness Jimmy Hoffa's illegal acquisition of confidential McClellan Committee files. β€’ in 1964, a grand jury at Cleveland indicts Youngstown OH racketeer Jasper 'Fats' Aiello and others for running an illegal abortion ring. β€’ in 1974, a federal court finds New York mobster Carmine Tramunti guilty of financing a drug ring. β€’ in 1987, New York Mafia boss John J. Gotti and codefendants are acquitted in a federal racketeering trial. β€’ in 2009, Bonanno family associate Joseph Young is sentenced to life for the 2005 murder of Robert McKelvey. β€’ in 2012, two admitted New England mobsters confess to extorting strip clubs in the area of Providence RI. β€’ in 2019, Gambino crime family boss Francesco Cali is shot to death at his Staten Island home. Image of Carmine Tramunti.

#OTD (Mar 13)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Palermo #NewEngland #NewOrleans #YoungstownOH #Dallas #ProvidenceRI #StatenIsland #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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Badges in Little Italy (1:1) Chapter 1, Part 1: Martyr to Duty

#OTD (March 12) in 1909, #NewYork Police Lieutenant Joseph #Petrosino is murdered during an undercover mission in #Palermo, Sicily.

#NYPD #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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On this date, March 12...
 β€’ in 1895, a NYC federal grand jury indicts nine members of the Frauto-Clemente counterfeiting ring.
 β€’ in 1899, an Italian court convicts fugitive Ignazio Lupo of killing a Palermo merchant.
 β€’ in 1903, Isidoro Crocevera, Salvatore Romano, Giuseppe DePrima and Giuseppe Giallambardo go on trial for counterfeiting.
 β€’ in 1909, New York Police Lt. Joe Petrosino is shot to death in Palermo, Sicily, while on a mission to investigate the Mafia.
 β€’ in 1925, Frank Valenzi of Sewickley PA admits the fatal shooting of Michael Rosato, but says it was in self-defense.
 β€’ in 1941, a Brooklyn court throws out felonious assault and weapon possession charges against Leopoldo Lauritano.
 β€’ in 1944, police speculate that recent murders of Chicago mobsters were due to a struggle for cheese racket control.
 β€’ in 1951, the Senate Investigating Committee opens public hearings into organized crime in New York City.
 β€’ in 1963, an FBI listening device overhears New England crime boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca describing a Mafia organization in Louisiana.
 β€’ in 1983, longtime Kansas City Mafia leader Nick Civella dies from complications of lung cancer.
 β€’ in 1987, New England Mafia lieutenant Ilario Zannino, 67, is sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after convictions for gambling and loansharking.
 β€’ in 1999, convicted in part by the testimony of their underworld boss Lenny Strollo, three Youngstown OH men are sentenced to life in prison.
Image of Isidoro Crocevera.

On this date, March 12... β€’ in 1895, a NYC federal grand jury indicts nine members of the Frauto-Clemente counterfeiting ring. β€’ in 1899, an Italian court convicts fugitive Ignazio Lupo of killing a Palermo merchant. β€’ in 1903, Isidoro Crocevera, Salvatore Romano, Giuseppe DePrima and Giuseppe Giallambardo go on trial for counterfeiting. β€’ in 1909, New York Police Lt. Joe Petrosino is shot to death in Palermo, Sicily, while on a mission to investigate the Mafia. β€’ in 1925, Frank Valenzi of Sewickley PA admits the fatal shooting of Michael Rosato, but says it was in self-defense. β€’ in 1941, a Brooklyn court throws out felonious assault and weapon possession charges against Leopoldo Lauritano. β€’ in 1944, police speculate that recent murders of Chicago mobsters were due to a struggle for cheese racket control. β€’ in 1951, the Senate Investigating Committee opens public hearings into organized crime in New York City. β€’ in 1963, an FBI listening device overhears New England crime boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca describing a Mafia organization in Louisiana. β€’ in 1983, longtime Kansas City Mafia leader Nick Civella dies from complications of lung cancer. β€’ in 1987, New England Mafia lieutenant Ilario Zannino, 67, is sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after convictions for gambling and loansharking. β€’ in 1999, convicted in part by the testimony of their underworld boss Lenny Strollo, three Youngstown OH men are sentenced to life in prison. Image of Isidoro Crocevera.

#OTD (Mar 12)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Palermo #Sicily #SewickleyPA #Brooklyn #Chicago #NewEngland #Louisiana #KansasCity #YoungstownOH #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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On this date, March 11...
 β€’ in 1905, Louisiana Governor Blanchard signs warrant for the execution of Sam Aspara, convicted of murdering Antonino Luciano.
 β€’ in 1908, Antonio Strollo is executed in the Sing Sing electric chair for the murder of Antonio Torsiello.
 β€’ in 1913, Antonio Cincotta is found guilty of attempting to extort money from singer Enrico Caruso.
 β€’ in 1925, Sewickly PA Police arrest Frank Valenzi following the shooting murder of his boss Michael Rosato, a reputed Black Hand racketeer. The fatal shooting of Giacinto 'James' Brogna at his Youngstown OH area home is blamed on vendetta.
 β€’ in 1937, three prosecution witnesses from the successful compulsory prostitution trial of 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania attempt to recant their testimonies.
 β€’ in 1944, the body of gangster James DeAngelo is found in the trunk of a car left on Chicago's North Side.
 β€’ in 1955, New York area racketeers Frank Livorsi and William Giglio are sentenced to 15 years in prison for income tax fraud.
 β€’ in 1960, Youngstown OH racketeer 'Sandy' Naples and his girlfriend Mary Ann Vrancich are killed in a shotgun attack in front of the Vrancich home.
 β€’ in 1971, crime boss Joseph Colombo is sentenced to two and a half years in prison for lying on a real estate broker application. On the same day, Joseph 'Crazy Joey' Gallo is released from prison.
 β€’ in 1989, Chicago underworld boss Joseph Ferriola dies in a Houston hospital, following recent heart surgery.
Image of Joseph Gallo.

On this date, March 11... β€’ in 1905, Louisiana Governor Blanchard signs warrant for the execution of Sam Aspara, convicted of murdering Antonino Luciano. β€’ in 1908, Antonio Strollo is executed in the Sing Sing electric chair for the murder of Antonio Torsiello. β€’ in 1913, Antonio Cincotta is found guilty of attempting to extort money from singer Enrico Caruso. β€’ in 1925, Sewickly PA Police arrest Frank Valenzi following the shooting murder of his boss Michael Rosato, a reputed Black Hand racketeer. The fatal shooting of Giacinto 'James' Brogna at his Youngstown OH area home is blamed on vendetta. β€’ in 1937, three prosecution witnesses from the successful compulsory prostitution trial of 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania attempt to recant their testimonies. β€’ in 1944, the body of gangster James DeAngelo is found in the trunk of a car left on Chicago's North Side. β€’ in 1955, New York area racketeers Frank Livorsi and William Giglio are sentenced to 15 years in prison for income tax fraud. β€’ in 1960, Youngstown OH racketeer 'Sandy' Naples and his girlfriend Mary Ann Vrancich are killed in a shotgun attack in front of the Vrancich home. β€’ in 1971, crime boss Joseph Colombo is sentenced to two and a half years in prison for lying on a real estate broker application. On the same day, Joseph 'Crazy Joey' Gallo is released from prison. β€’ in 1989, Chicago underworld boss Joseph Ferriola dies in a Houston hospital, following recent heart surgery. Image of Joseph Gallo.

#OTD (Mar 11)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Louisiana #SewickleyPA #YoungstownOH #Chicago #Chicago #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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On this date, March 10...
 β€’ in 1870, in New Orleans, Vincent Simondellio fatally shoots Rosario DiMichelli.
 β€’ in 1892, heirs of six Italian-American lynching victims bring lawsuits against the City of New Orleans.
 β€’ in 1906, at a Hillsville PA trial conducted by the Calabrian organized criminal network, Rocco Racco is convicted of adultery and sentenced to die but avoids the underworld death penalty by making a large cash payment.
 β€’ in 1921, Albert Anastasia, held by authorities in Providence RI, is charged with complicity in the Brooklyn NY murder of Joseph Terella. In Bronx NY, Joseph Valachi is arrested for burglary.
 β€’ in 1927, two gunmen open fire on Philadelphia Mafia leader John Avena as he leaves a restaurant, but Avena is unharmed.
 β€’ in 1930, Jack Diamond is arrested in New York for homicide.
 β€’ in 1932, Bronx gangsters Joseph Morganelli and Frank Caiola are arrested for robbery and kidnapping.
 β€’ in 1933, Carl Gurera of Kansas City is shot and mortally apparently by his Mangiaracina in-laws.
 β€’ in 1938, in Buffalo, Joseph DiCarlo is sentenced to a year in Erie County Penitentiary and a $500 fine for coercion.
 β€’ in 1959, Dallas FBI agents secretly request information on the Mafia from a member of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics.
 β€’ in 1971, gangster Joey Gallo of Brooklyn is released after completing a prison sentence for attempted extortion.
Image of Joseph DiCarlo.

On this date, March 10... β€’ in 1870, in New Orleans, Vincent Simondellio fatally shoots Rosario DiMichelli. β€’ in 1892, heirs of six Italian-American lynching victims bring lawsuits against the City of New Orleans. β€’ in 1906, at a Hillsville PA trial conducted by the Calabrian organized criminal network, Rocco Racco is convicted of adultery and sentenced to die but avoids the underworld death penalty by making a large cash payment. β€’ in 1921, Albert Anastasia, held by authorities in Providence RI, is charged with complicity in the Brooklyn NY murder of Joseph Terella. In Bronx NY, Joseph Valachi is arrested for burglary. β€’ in 1927, two gunmen open fire on Philadelphia Mafia leader John Avena as he leaves a restaurant, but Avena is unharmed. β€’ in 1930, Jack Diamond is arrested in New York for homicide. β€’ in 1932, Bronx gangsters Joseph Morganelli and Frank Caiola are arrested for robbery and kidnapping. β€’ in 1933, Carl Gurera of Kansas City is shot and mortally apparently by his Mangiaracina in-laws. β€’ in 1938, in Buffalo, Joseph DiCarlo is sentenced to a year in Erie County Penitentiary and a $500 fine for coercion. β€’ in 1959, Dallas FBI agents secretly request information on the Mafia from a member of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. β€’ in 1971, gangster Joey Gallo of Brooklyn is released after completing a prison sentence for attempted extortion. Image of Joseph DiCarlo.

#OTD (Mar 10)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#NewOrleans #HillsvillePA #ProvidenceRI #Brooklyn #Philadelphia #BronxNY #KansasCity #Buffalo #Dallas #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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On this date, March 9...
 β€’ in 1855, a $500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer of nativist New York gang leader Bill 'the Butcher' Poole.
 β€’ in 1909, New York mafioso Nicola Sylvester is arrested on suspicion of planting a bomb. In western Pennsylvania, former Black Hand gang leader Rocco Racco is sentenced to be executed after a conviction for first degree murder.
 β€’ in 1911, Pellegrino Scaglia is stabbed dozens of times in St. Louis but survives.
 β€’ in 1914, the body of Angelo Romagnino, bearing knife and gunshot wounds, is found at Niles OH.
 β€’ in 1918, Brooklyn Camorra boss Alessandro Vollero testifies in his murder trial.
 β€’ in 1923, New York mafioso Saverio Pollaccia is arrested on suspicion at Toledo OH.
 β€’ in 1926, Dutch Schultz is arrested for disorderly conduct.
 β€’ in 1929, attorneys for Al Capone argue that he is too sick at his Florida home to travel to Chicago and testify before a grand jury.
 β€’ in 1935, the district attorney at Troy NY questions Dutch Schultz about the murder of Jules Martin.
 β€’ in 1944, Brooklyn gangster Louis Capone, recently electrocuted at Sing Sing Prison, is given a brief and inexpensive funeral.
 β€’ in 1959, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York revokes the naturalization of Frank Costello.
Image of Rocco Racco.

On this date, March 9... β€’ in 1855, a $500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer of nativist New York gang leader Bill 'the Butcher' Poole. β€’ in 1909, New York mafioso Nicola Sylvester is arrested on suspicion of planting a bomb. In western Pennsylvania, former Black Hand gang leader Rocco Racco is sentenced to be executed after a conviction for first degree murder. β€’ in 1911, Pellegrino Scaglia is stabbed dozens of times in St. Louis but survives. β€’ in 1914, the body of Angelo Romagnino, bearing knife and gunshot wounds, is found at Niles OH. β€’ in 1918, Brooklyn Camorra boss Alessandro Vollero testifies in his murder trial. β€’ in 1923, New York mafioso Saverio Pollaccia is arrested on suspicion at Toledo OH. β€’ in 1926, Dutch Schultz is arrested for disorderly conduct. β€’ in 1929, attorneys for Al Capone argue that he is too sick at his Florida home to travel to Chicago and testify before a grand jury. β€’ in 1935, the district attorney at Troy NY questions Dutch Schultz about the murder of Jules Martin. β€’ in 1944, Brooklyn gangster Louis Capone, recently electrocuted at Sing Sing Prison, is given a brief and inexpensive funeral. β€’ in 1959, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York revokes the naturalization of Frank Costello. Image of Rocco Racco.

#OTD (Mar 09)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Pennsylvania #StLouis #NilesOH #Brooklyn #TroyNY #Chicago #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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On this date, March 8...
 β€’ in 1855, Manhattan gang leader Bill 'the Butcher' Poole dies of gunshot wounds suffered 12 days earlier.
 β€’ in 1893, the Terranova family of Corleone - later leaders of the East Harlem NY underworld - arrive in New York City aboard the S.S. Alsatia.
 β€’ in 1894, Dante Regali and Augusto Ferrari stand trial in Providence, RI, for robbing and beating banker John Caproni.
 β€’ in 1906, New York police arrest Ignazio Lupo in conection with the kidnapping of Antonio Bozzuffi.
 β€’ in 1913, 'Mock Duck,' leader of New York Chinatown's Hip Sing Tong, begins a prison sentence for policy gambling.
 β€’ in 1927, Abner Zwillman is arrested in Newark NJ for assault and battery.
 β€’ in 1932, a Pennsylvania grand jury indicts Youngstown OH gangsters Roy Marino, Michael Joyce and Leo Lee for the Feb. 14, robbery of Pittsburgh's Metro Club.
 β€’ in 1937, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses 'Lepke' Buchalter anti-trust conviction but upholds conviction of 'Gurrah' Shapiro.
 β€’ in 1949, the deadlocked jury in San Francisco's Nick DeJohn murder trial is discharged by the judge.
 β€’ in 1952, Arnold Schuster, who directed New York police to fugitive bank robber Willie Sutton, is fatally shot on orders from Albert Anastasia.
 β€’ in 1960, a Youngstown OH criminal society passes a death sentence against Sandy Naples because he would not contribute to the group.
Image of Anber Zwillman.

On this date, March 8... β€’ in 1855, Manhattan gang leader Bill 'the Butcher' Poole dies of gunshot wounds suffered 12 days earlier. β€’ in 1893, the Terranova family of Corleone - later leaders of the East Harlem NY underworld - arrive in New York City aboard the S.S. Alsatia. β€’ in 1894, Dante Regali and Augusto Ferrari stand trial in Providence, RI, for robbing and beating banker John Caproni. β€’ in 1906, New York police arrest Ignazio Lupo in conection with the kidnapping of Antonio Bozzuffi. β€’ in 1913, 'Mock Duck,' leader of New York Chinatown's Hip Sing Tong, begins a prison sentence for policy gambling. β€’ in 1927, Abner Zwillman is arrested in Newark NJ for assault and battery. β€’ in 1932, a Pennsylvania grand jury indicts Youngstown OH gangsters Roy Marino, Michael Joyce and Leo Lee for the Feb. 14, robbery of Pittsburgh's Metro Club. β€’ in 1937, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses 'Lepke' Buchalter anti-trust conviction but upholds conviction of 'Gurrah' Shapiro. β€’ in 1949, the deadlocked jury in San Francisco's Nick DeJohn murder trial is discharged by the judge. β€’ in 1952, Arnold Schuster, who directed New York police to fugitive bank robber Willie Sutton, is fatally shot on orders from Albert Anastasia. β€’ in 1960, a Youngstown OH criminal society passes a death sentence against Sandy Naples because he would not contribute to the group. Image of Anber Zwillman.

#OTD (Mar 08)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#ProvidenceRI #NewarkNJ #YoungstownOH #Pittsburgh #SanFrancisco #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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Nightmare in a Dark Place: The Bagheria Massacre - Gangsters Inc. | www.gangstersinc.org He was part of the Mafia before he was born. It was in his blood, or at least his father’s. Rosario Marino Mannoia, is made into one of the oldest mob families in Palermo, based in Santa Maria del Ges...

Nightmare in a Dark Place: The Bagheria Mafia Massacre gangstersinc.org/2026/03/07/n... - #Mafia #MafiaHistory #Bagheria #SicilianMafia #CosaNostra #Palermo

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On this date, March 7...
 β€’ in 1906, young kidnap victim John Bozzufi identifies New York mafioso Ignazio Lupo as one of the men who held him at a 59th Street house.
 β€’ in 1907, Nicola Vario is brought to trial in Buffalo for extorting money from Bruno Cefoli.
 β€’ in 1910, fruit merchant Leoluca Vasi pleads guilty to possession of more than 1,000 counterfeit $2 bills.
 β€’ in 1912, New York gangster Louis 'the Lump' Poggi is arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.
 β€’ in 1925, gangsters Ludwig 'Dutch' Augustine, Frank LaPuma, John 'Bum' Rogers and Raymond Fallon escape with $738 after a payroll robbery at Valley Stream, Long Island.
 β€’ in 1928, Meyer Lansky, Samuel Levine and Joseph Benzole go free after John Barrett fails to identify them as the men who shot him.
 β€’ in 1930, Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania pays a $1,000 fine for running a gambling operation in Miami.
 β€’ in 1933, Philadelphia underworld leaders Salvatore Sabella and John Avena are found not guilty of the killings of Cocozza and Zanghi. An 83-acre Dutchess County NY farm mortgaged in 1925 by the late Salvatore Maranzano is sold at auction.
 β€’ in 1949, a fugitive for nearly three decades, Nicolo Failla, 63, is arrested in Brooklyn and charged with grand larceny and bail jumping.
 β€’ in 1960, Gregory Scarpa Sr. is arrested in Brooklyn and charged with hijacking conspiracy.
 β€’ in 1967, Teamsters union leader James Hoffa begins an eight-year federal prison sentence for jury tampering.
Image of John Avena.

On this date, March 7... β€’ in 1906, young kidnap victim John Bozzufi identifies New York mafioso Ignazio Lupo as one of the men who held him at a 59th Street house. β€’ in 1907, Nicola Vario is brought to trial in Buffalo for extorting money from Bruno Cefoli. β€’ in 1910, fruit merchant Leoluca Vasi pleads guilty to possession of more than 1,000 counterfeit $2 bills. β€’ in 1912, New York gangster Louis 'the Lump' Poggi is arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. β€’ in 1925, gangsters Ludwig 'Dutch' Augustine, Frank LaPuma, John 'Bum' Rogers and Raymond Fallon escape with $738 after a payroll robbery at Valley Stream, Long Island. β€’ in 1928, Meyer Lansky, Samuel Levine and Joseph Benzole go free after John Barrett fails to identify them as the men who shot him. β€’ in 1930, Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania pays a $1,000 fine for running a gambling operation in Miami. β€’ in 1933, Philadelphia underworld leaders Salvatore Sabella and John Avena are found not guilty of the killings of Cocozza and Zanghi. An 83-acre Dutchess County NY farm mortgaged in 1925 by the late Salvatore Maranzano is sold at auction. β€’ in 1949, a fugitive for nearly three decades, Nicolo Failla, 63, is arrested in Brooklyn and charged with grand larceny and bail jumping. β€’ in 1960, Gregory Scarpa Sr. is arrested in Brooklyn and charged with hijacking conspiracy. β€’ in 1967, Teamsters union leader James Hoffa begins an eight-year federal prison sentence for jury tampering. Image of John Avena.

#OTD (Mar 07)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Buffalo #ValleyStreamNY #Miami #Philadelphia #DutchessCountyNY #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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On this date, March 6...
 β€’ in 1914, Thomas Pennacchio is sentenced in NYC to a year and 10 months in prison for attempted burglary.
 β€’ in 1918, confessed killer Ralph Daniello testifies in the murder trial of Brooklyn Camorra boss Alessandro Vollero.
 β€’ in 1921 - Giuseppe Florina is arrested for the murder of Joseph Terella in Brooklyn.
 β€’ in 1928, Meyer Lansky, Samuel Levine and Joseph Benzole are arrested at Queens NY for felonious assault against former associate John Barrett.
 β€’ in 1929, Thomas 'Fatty' Walsh, a suspect in the Arnold Rothstein murder, is shot and killed at the Miami-Biltmore Hotel.
 β€’ in 1934, Lottie Coll, Alfred Guarino and Silvio Ventre are sentenced to long prison terms for a Bronx killing.
 β€’ in 1946, FBI's Alex Rosen files a report critical of Charles Radcliffe Haffenden, ex-commander of Naval Intelligence, who helped win early prison release for Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania.
 β€’ in 1962, the FBI installs a listening device at the Providence RI office of New England crime boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca.
 β€’ in 1970, New York mob boss Joseph Colombo is charged with five counts of perjury.
 β€’ in 1987, New England mobster Ilario Zannino is convicted of gambling and loan sharking.
 β€’ in 2009, former New York police officers Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa are sentenced to life in prison for aiding Lucchese mobsters and participating in racket murders.
Image of Raymond L.S. Patriarca.

On this date, March 6... β€’ in 1914, Thomas Pennacchio is sentenced in NYC to a year and 10 months in prison for attempted burglary. β€’ in 1918, confessed killer Ralph Daniello testifies in the murder trial of Brooklyn Camorra boss Alessandro Vollero. β€’ in 1921 - Giuseppe Florina is arrested for the murder of Joseph Terella in Brooklyn. β€’ in 1928, Meyer Lansky, Samuel Levine and Joseph Benzole are arrested at Queens NY for felonious assault against former associate John Barrett. β€’ in 1929, Thomas 'Fatty' Walsh, a suspect in the Arnold Rothstein murder, is shot and killed at the Miami-Biltmore Hotel. β€’ in 1934, Lottie Coll, Alfred Guarino and Silvio Ventre are sentenced to long prison terms for a Bronx killing. β€’ in 1946, FBI's Alex Rosen files a report critical of Charles Radcliffe Haffenden, ex-commander of Naval Intelligence, who helped win early prison release for Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania. β€’ in 1962, the FBI installs a listening device at the Providence RI office of New England crime boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca. β€’ in 1970, New York mob boss Joseph Colombo is charged with five counts of perjury. β€’ in 1987, New England mobster Ilario Zannino is convicted of gambling and loan sharking. β€’ in 2009, former New York police officers Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa are sentenced to life in prison for aiding Lucchese mobsters and participating in racket murders. Image of Raymond L.S. Patriarca.

#OTD (Mar 06)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#Brooklyn #QueensNY #Miami #Bronx #ProvidenceRI #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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Lucianos pay steep price for opposing Crescent City Mafia Did Giuseppe Morello play any part in the New Orleans 'macaroni war'? (Part 3)

Latest article in this series on the #Mafia of #NewOrleans.

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On this date, March 5...
 β€’ in 1904, convicted counterfeiter Anthony D'Andrea is released from Joliet Prison. He soon becomes leader of the Chicago Mafia.
 β€’ in 1908, a grand jury indicts six Sewickley PA men for extortion conspiracy.
 β€’ in 1930, Vincent Coll of the Bronx is held without bail as a suspect in a February 13 double-homicide.
 β€’ in 1931, a grand jury indicts Gaetano Morello of Pittston PA for the fatal shooting of Charles Calamera.
 β€’ in 1944, one day after their Sing Sing Prison electrocutions, Lepke Buchalter and Emanuel Weiss are buried in Queens NY.
 β€’ in 1963, three New Jersey Teamsters officials are sentenced to prison terms for working to extort money from a New York company.
 β€’ in 1968, Joseph Barboza testifies in a murder conspiracy trial against New England boss Raymond Patriarca.
 β€’ in 1970, federal authorities break up a Yonkers gambling ring that includes one known Mafia leader and four New York State police officers.
 β€’ in 1971, New York crime boss Joseph Colombo is arrested for his part in the 1968 theft of $750,000 in jewels.
Image of Anthony D'Andrea.

On this date, March 5... β€’ in 1904, convicted counterfeiter Anthony D'Andrea is released from Joliet Prison. He soon becomes leader of the Chicago Mafia. β€’ in 1908, a grand jury indicts six Sewickley PA men for extortion conspiracy. β€’ in 1930, Vincent Coll of the Bronx is held without bail as a suspect in a February 13 double-homicide. β€’ in 1931, a grand jury indicts Gaetano Morello of Pittston PA for the fatal shooting of Charles Calamera. β€’ in 1944, one day after their Sing Sing Prison electrocutions, Lepke Buchalter and Emanuel Weiss are buried in Queens NY. β€’ in 1963, three New Jersey Teamsters officials are sentenced to prison terms for working to extort money from a New York company. β€’ in 1968, Joseph Barboza testifies in a murder conspiracy trial against New England boss Raymond Patriarca. β€’ in 1970, federal authorities break up a Yonkers gambling ring that includes one known Mafia leader and four New York State police officers. β€’ in 1971, New York crime boss Joseph Colombo is arrested for his part in the 1968 theft of $750,000 in jewels. Image of Anthony D'Andrea.

#OTD (Mar 05)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#SewickleyPA #Bronx #PittstonPA #QueensNY #NewJersey #NewEngland #YonkersNY #Chicago #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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After years of delays, 'Lepke' takes a seat in the death chair Buchalter, Weiss, Capone are executed in 1944

#OTD (March 4) in 1944, convicted mob killers Louis #Lepke Buchalter, Emanuel Weiss and Louis Capone are sent to the electric chair.

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On this date, March 4...
 β€’ in 1867, former Manhattan gang champion John Morrissey takes office as a Tammany-aligned U.S. congressman.
 β€’ in 1907, Rocco Racco, a leading figure in the Black Hand society of Hillsville PA, is sentenced to one year in prison for keeping $77 entrusted to him.
 β€’ in 1910, NYPD Italian Squad detectives arrest Antonio Cincotta and Antonio Misiani in Brooklyn for attempting to extort money from singer Enrico Caruso.
 β€’ in 1914, appealing Joe Buonomo's Connecticut conviction in the murder of Jennie Cavalieri, defense attorneys argue that Buonomo was provoked into a 'frenzy' and did not intend to kill her.
 β€’ in 1932, a grand jury indicts Denver Mafia leader Joe Roma for attempting to kill an undercover federal agent.
 β€’ in 1944, 'Lepke' Buchalter, racketeer and reputed leader of Murder Inc., Louis Capone and Emanuel Weiss are sent to the electric chair.
 β€’ in 1946, Marshall Caifano of Chicago is arrested in connection with the January murder of Frank Quattrocchi but almost immediately released.
 β€’ in 1964, the FBI notes the recent publication in Italy of mafioso Nick Gentile's autobiographical Vita di Capomafia, and compares its contents with an earlier manuscript.
 β€’ in 1968, the FBI disputes an author's statement that it offered Joseph Valachi protection in exchange for information, noting that protection was provided by the federal Bureau of Prisons.
Image of Louis Buchalter.

On this date, March 4... β€’ in 1867, former Manhattan gang champion John Morrissey takes office as a Tammany-aligned U.S. congressman. β€’ in 1907, Rocco Racco, a leading figure in the Black Hand society of Hillsville PA, is sentenced to one year in prison for keeping $77 entrusted to him. β€’ in 1910, NYPD Italian Squad detectives arrest Antonio Cincotta and Antonio Misiani in Brooklyn for attempting to extort money from singer Enrico Caruso. β€’ in 1914, appealing Joe Buonomo's Connecticut conviction in the murder of Jennie Cavalieri, defense attorneys argue that Buonomo was provoked into a 'frenzy' and did not intend to kill her. β€’ in 1932, a grand jury indicts Denver Mafia leader Joe Roma for attempting to kill an undercover federal agent. β€’ in 1944, 'Lepke' Buchalter, racketeer and reputed leader of Murder Inc., Louis Capone and Emanuel Weiss are sent to the electric chair. β€’ in 1946, Marshall Caifano of Chicago is arrested in connection with the January murder of Frank Quattrocchi but almost immediately released. β€’ in 1964, the FBI notes the recent publication in Italy of mafioso Nick Gentile's autobiographical Vita di Capomafia, and compares its contents with an earlier manuscript. β€’ in 1968, the FBI disputes an author's statement that it offered Joseph Valachi protection in exchange for information, noting that protection was provided by the federal Bureau of Prisons. Image of Louis Buchalter.

#OTD (Mar 04)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#HillsvillePA #Connecticut #Denver #Chicago #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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Death chair takes Lepke, two aides News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.

#OTD (March 4) in 1944, Louis #Lepke Buchalter and two aides, convicted of a 1936 mob murder, are electrocuted at #SingSing Prison.

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On this date, March 3...
 β€’ in 1914, Manhattan gangster James 'Jimmy Curley' Carioggi, 23, is fatally shot on East 13th Street.
 β€’ in 1915, accused anarchist bombers Frank Abarno and Carmine Carbone claim in court that undercover NYPD Detective Amedeo Polignani was responsible for their involvement in a plot to blow up St. Patrick's Cathedral.
 β€’ in 1923, Silvestro Carollo of New Orleans is released early from a narcotics prison sentence.
 β€’ in 1931, Colorado mafioso Pete Carlino begins a trip to the East to build support for his claim to crime family leadership.
 β€’ in 1935, Dutch Schultz murder victim Jules Martin is found outside of Troy NY.
 β€’ in 1965, John Barbieri, regarded as a minor criminal, is found shot to death in Rehoboth MA inside a car recently stolen at Cranston RI.
 β€’ in 1967, Colombo Crime Family leader John Franzese and four codefendants are convicted of organizing bank robberies.
 β€’ in 1993, Longtime New Orleans boss Carlos Marcello dies at the age of 83.
 β€’ in 1999, Youngstown rackets figure Lenny Strollo testifies against his own underlings in Cleveland federal court, admits his role in regional gangland violence.
Image of Carlos Marcello.

On this date, March 3... β€’ in 1914, Manhattan gangster James 'Jimmy Curley' Carioggi, 23, is fatally shot on East 13th Street. β€’ in 1915, accused anarchist bombers Frank Abarno and Carmine Carbone claim in court that undercover NYPD Detective Amedeo Polignani was responsible for their involvement in a plot to blow up St. Patrick's Cathedral. β€’ in 1923, Silvestro Carollo of New Orleans is released early from a narcotics prison sentence. β€’ in 1931, Colorado mafioso Pete Carlino begins a trip to the East to build support for his claim to crime family leadership. β€’ in 1935, Dutch Schultz murder victim Jules Martin is found outside of Troy NY. β€’ in 1965, John Barbieri, regarded as a minor criminal, is found shot to death in Rehoboth MA inside a car recently stolen at Cranston RI. β€’ in 1967, Colombo Crime Family leader John Franzese and four codefendants are convicted of organizing bank robberies. β€’ in 1993, Longtime New Orleans boss Carlos Marcello dies at the age of 83. β€’ in 1999, Youngstown rackets figure Lenny Strollo testifies against his own underlings in Cleveland federal court, admits his role in regional gangland violence. Image of Carlos Marcello.

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

#NewOrleans #Colorado #TroyNY #RehobothMA #CranstonRI #YoungstownOH #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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Benedetto β€œNitto” Santapaola, ruthless Catania Mafia boss and close ally of Toto Riina, dies at 87 - Gangsters Inc. | www.gangstersinc.org Benedetto β€œNitto” Santapaola, the iron-fisted Catania boss who helped turn eastern Sicily into a battlefield during the Mafia wars of the 1980s, died Monday afternoon in the prison ward of the San Pao...

Benedetto β€œNitto” Santapaola, ruthless Catania Mafia boss and close ally of Toto Riina, dies at 87 gangstersinc.org/2026/03/03/b... - #Mafia #SicilianMafia #CosaNostra #MafiaHistory #Crime #Corleone #Sicily #Catania #Corleonesi

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Disturbance at trial of Hennessy assassins News, notes, articles and book excerpts from authors of crime history.

#OTD (March 2) in 1891, a trial of the nine accused #Mafia assassins of #NewOrleans Police Chief David #Hennessy is interrupted by an outburst from defendant Manuel #Polizzi.

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On this date, March 2...
 β€’ in 1891, defendant Manuel Polizzi experiences an apparent emotional breakdown during the trial of New Orleans Police Chief David Hennessy's Mafia assassins.
 β€’ in 1927, Leopoldo Lauritano of Brooklyn enters Sing Sing Prison to begin a 5-year sentence for perjury.
 β€’ in 1931, Pittston PA miners union leader Samuel Licata, a friend of recently murdered Charles Calamera, is shot to death.
 β€’ in 1935, Dutch Schultz murders Jules Martin in the presence of attorney J. Richard 'Dixie' Davis.
 β€’ in 1944, Sam 'Snakes' Gervase is found shot to death in his refrigerator repair shop in Chicago. In New York, Governor Thomas Dewey postpones for 48 hours the planned executions of Lepke Buchalter, Louis Capone and Emanuel Weiss.
 β€’ in 1947, a Cuban communist party official files a habeas corpus petition in an effort to free recently arrested Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania.
 β€’ in 1967, New York State Governor Rockefeller asks the Legislature to create a Crime Control Council over several state law enforcement agencies.
 β€’ in 1981, a federal judge orders John DiGilio to prison, nearly six years after he was convicted of bribing an FBI clerk to steal secret Bureau files.
 β€’ in 1992, Mafia turncoat Salvatore Gravano testifies in New York that he and John Gotti were present as backup shooters during the 1985 assassination of Gambino boss Paul Castellano.
Image of Dutch Schultz.

On this date, March 2... β€’ in 1891, defendant Manuel Polizzi experiences an apparent emotional breakdown during the trial of New Orleans Police Chief David Hennessy's Mafia assassins. β€’ in 1927, Leopoldo Lauritano of Brooklyn enters Sing Sing Prison to begin a 5-year sentence for perjury. β€’ in 1931, Pittston PA miners union leader Samuel Licata, a friend of recently murdered Charles Calamera, is shot to death. β€’ in 1935, Dutch Schultz murders Jules Martin in the presence of attorney J. Richard 'Dixie' Davis. β€’ in 1944, Sam 'Snakes' Gervase is found shot to death in his refrigerator repair shop in Chicago. In New York, Governor Thomas Dewey postpones for 48 hours the planned executions of Lepke Buchalter, Louis Capone and Emanuel Weiss. β€’ in 1947, a Cuban communist party official files a habeas corpus petition in an effort to free recently arrested Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania. β€’ in 1967, New York State Governor Rockefeller asks the Legislature to create a Crime Control Council over several state law enforcement agencies. β€’ in 1981, a federal judge orders John DiGilio to prison, nearly six years after he was convicted of bribing an FBI clerk to steal secret Bureau files. β€’ in 1992, Mafia turncoat Salvatore Gravano testifies in New York that he and John Gotti were present as backup shooters during the 1985 assassination of Gambino boss Paul Castellano. Image of Dutch Schultz.

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

#NewOrleans #Brooklyn #PittstonPA #Chicago #Cuba #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory πŸ—ƒοΈ #Skystorians

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Nick Civella

Nick Civella

#OTD (Mar 01) in 1983, 70-year-old Nick #Civella, suffering with advanced lung cancer, is paroled from federal prison to spend his final days at home in #KansasCity.

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Al Capone

Al Capone

#OTD (Mar 01) in 1929, reached at his #MiamiBeachFL home, Al #Capone is subpoenaed to testify in #Chicago.

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Vito Genovese

Vito Genovese

#OTD (Mar 01) in 1953, seeking a #divorce from Vito #Genovese, Mrs. Anna Genovese testifies about her husband's career in criminal rackets.

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Abner Zwillman

Abner Zwillman

#OTD (Mar 01) in 1956, the income tax evasion trial of #NewJersey racketeer Abner 'Longie' #Zwillman ends in a hung jury.

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#OTD (Mar 01) in 1933, a federal grand jury at #AlbanyNY indicts Santo #Vultaggio, Jimmy Coppola and Anthony Novetta for operating an unregistered distillery.

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Salvatore "Charlie Luciano" Lucania

Salvatore "Charlie Luciano" Lucania

#OTD (Mar 01) in 1926, federal officials drop a years-old #narcotics charge against Salvatore 'Charlie #Luciano' #Lucania.

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Leopoldo Lauritano

Leopoldo Lauritano

#OTD (Mar 01) in 1927, Leopoldo #Lauritano of #Brooklyn is sentenced to five years in #SingSing for #perjury.

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Anthony Anastasio

Anthony Anastasio

#OTD (Mar 01) in 1963, Anthony 'Tough Tony' #Anastasio dies in #Brooklyn of a heart ailment.

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