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The Secret Life Of John Connolly, The Boston FBI Agent Who Partnered With Infamous Mob Boss Whitey Bulger

For 20 years, FBI agent John Connolly covertly worked with gangster Whitey Bulger, offering him protection from prosecution in exchange for information about rival mobs in the city.

By Neil Patmore • Mar 29, 2023

The Secret Life Of John Connolly, The Boston FBI Agent Who Partnered With Infamous Mob Boss Whitey Bulger

For 20 years, FBI agent John Connolly covertly worked with gangster Whitey Bulger, offering him protection from prosecution in exchange for information about rival mobs in the city.

By Neil Patmore • March 29, 2023

How Joey Merlino Became The ‘John Gotti Of Philadelphia’ — And Why Many Believe He Still Is

Flamboyant gangster "Skinny Joey" Merlino took over virtually all organized crime in Philadelphia after the city’s bloody mob wars in the 1990s — but after a pair of recent convictions, he claims to be reformed.

By Neil Patmore • Mar 21, 2023

How Joey Merlino Became The ‘John Gotti Of Philadelphia’ — And Why Many Believe He Still Is

Flamboyant gangster "Skinny Joey" Merlino took over virtually all organized crime in Philadelphia after the city’s bloody mob wars in the 1990s — but after a pair of recent convictions, he claims to be reformed.

By Neil Patmore • March 21, 2023

Italian Mobster On The Run For 16 Years Found Working At A Pizzeria In France

Convicted murderer and former mobster Edgardo Greco was arrested by Interpol following 16 years on the run after a small newspaper in France published a story about his new restaurant.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 6, 2023

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Italian Mobster On The Run For 16 Years Found Working At A Pizzeria In France

Convicted murderer and former mobster Edgardo Greco was arrested by Interpol following 16 years on the run after a small newspaper in France published a story about his new restaurant.

By Amber Morgan • February 6, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Al Capone's sunken party boat photographed in Michigan, fourth-century sword uncovered in Japan, ancient Hercules statue unearthed in Rome.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 3, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Al Capone's sunken party boat photographed in Michigan, fourth-century sword uncovered in Japan, ancient Hercules statue unearthed in Rome.

By All That's Interesting • February 3, 2023

The Sordid Story Of Geri McGee, The Showgirl And Hustler Immortalized In ‘Casino’

Known as Ginger McKenna in Martin Scorsese's Casino, the real-life Geri McGee married casino boss Frank Rosenthal and had an affair with mob hitman Tony Spilotro in the 1970s — then her story ended in tragedy.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 28, 2022

The Sordid Story Of Geri McGee, The Showgirl And Hustler Immortalized In ‘Casino’

Known as Ginger McKenna in Martin Scorsese's Casino, the real-life Geri McGee married casino boss Frank Rosenthal and had an affair with mob hitman Tony Spilotro in the 1970s — then her story ended in tragedy.

By Austin Harvey • December 28, 2022

Inside The Bloody Criminal Reign Of Vito Rizzuto, The ‘Canadian Godfather’

Cornering the market in heroin and cocaine trafficking, Vito Rizzuto's mafia family dominated Montreal until his death in December 2013.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 26, 2022

Inside The Bloody Criminal Reign Of Vito Rizzuto, The ‘Canadian Godfather’

Cornering the market in heroin and cocaine trafficking, Vito Rizzuto's mafia family dominated Montreal until his death in December 2013.

By Austin Harvey • December 26, 2022

36 Photos From The Early Decades Of Organized Crime In America, Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Murder, Inc. to the Chicago Outfit, these colorized images show the early days of organized crime as they really were.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2022

36 Photos From The Early Decades Of Organized Crime In America, Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Murder, Inc. to the Chicago Outfit, these colorized images show the early days of organized crime as they really were.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2022

Frank Rosenthal And The Real Story Of Sam Rothstein From ‘Casino’

Gambling genius and Chicago Outfit associate Frank Rosenthal made a fortune for the mob while running Las Vegas' Stardust casino in the 1970s.

By Wyatt Redd • Nov 28, 2022

Frank Rosenthal And The Real Story Of Sam Rothstein From ‘Casino’

Gambling genius and Chicago Outfit associate Frank Rosenthal made a fortune for the mob while running Las Vegas' Stardust casino in the 1970s.

By Wyatt Redd • November 28, 2022

The Bloody Story Of Sam DeStefano, The Torture-Loving ‘Mad Hatter’ Of The Chicago Mob

Samuel "Mad Sam" DeStefano was one of the Mafia's fiercest loan sharks — and he was so deranged that the Chicago Outfit refused to initiate him as an official member.

By Neil Patmore • Nov 13, 2022

The Bloody Story Of Sam DeStefano, The Torture-Loving ‘Mad Hatter’ Of The Chicago Mob

Samuel "Mad Sam" DeStefano was one of the Mafia's fiercest loan sharks — and he was so deranged that the Chicago Outfit refused to initiate him as an official member.

By Neil Patmore • November 13, 2022

The Story Of ‘Fat Pete’ Chiodo, The Mobster Who Was Too Heavy To Be Killed

Peter Chiodo was a high-ranking New York gangster in the late 1980s, until he defied his bosses — then survived their attempt on his life because his weight protected him from the bullets.

By Neil Patmore • Nov 7, 2022

The Story Of ‘Fat Pete’ Chiodo, The Mobster Who Was Too Heavy To Be Killed

Peter Chiodo was a high-ranking New York gangster in the late 1980s, until he defied his bosses — then survived their attempt on his life because his weight protected him from the bullets.

By Neil Patmore • November 7, 2022