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The Blood-Soaked Story Of Anthony Casso, The Unhinged Mafia Underboss Who Murdered Dozens Of People

Mobster Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso was the Lucchese family underboss during the 1980s and killed up to 100 people before becoming a government informant.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 16, 2021

The Blood-Soaked Story Of Anthony Casso, The Unhinged Mafia Underboss Who Murdered Dozens Of People

Mobster Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso was the Lucchese family underboss during the 1980s and killed up to 100 people before becoming a government informant.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 16, 2021

Danny Greene: The 1970s Irish Mobster Who Tore Cleveland Apart With Bombs

For a decade-long period of explosive violence, Irish-American mobster Danny Greene terrorized the city of Cleveland with a series of fatal bombings.

By William DeLong • Oct 30, 2021

Danny Greene: The 1970s Irish Mobster Who Tore Cleveland Apart With Bombs

For a decade-long period of explosive violence, Irish-American mobster Danny Greene terrorized the city of Cleveland with a series of fatal bombings.

By William DeLong • October 30, 2021

What JFK’s Mob-Affiliated Mistress May Have Known About His Assassination

"The worst thing I did was fall in love with a married man," Judith Campbell Exner confessed years after the affair: "I kept my secret out of fear."

By William DeLong • Oct 17, 2021

What JFK’s Mob-Affiliated Mistress May Have Known About His Assassination

"The worst thing I did was fall in love with a married man," Judith Campbell Exner confessed years after the affair: "I kept my secret out of fear."

By William DeLong • October 17, 2021

Meet Santo Trafficante: The ‘Silent Don’ Who Tried To Kill Fidel Castro And May Have Ordered JFK’s Assassination

They called him the "Silent Don" because he lived an unassuming lifestyle, but Florida Godfather Santo Trafficante Jr. was as ruthless as they come.

By Carly Silver • Oct 17, 2021

Meet Santo Trafficante: The ‘Silent Don’ Who Tried To Kill Fidel Castro And May Have Ordered JFK’s Assassination

They called him the "Silent Don" because he lived an unassuming lifestyle, but Florida Godfather Santo Trafficante Jr. was as ruthless as they come.

By Carly Silver • October 17, 2021

The Deadliest Mafia Hitmen In History — And The Gruesome Stories Behind Them

From the Five Families of New York to the organized crime syndicates of Boston, these notorious hitmen made killing a lucrative trade.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 4, 2021

The Deadliest Mafia Hitmen In History — And The Gruesome Stories Behind Them

From the Five Families of New York to the organized crime syndicates of Boston, these notorious hitmen made killing a lucrative trade.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 4, 2021

How Paul Castellano Became The ‘Boss Of Bosses’ — Before He Was Brazenly Murdered By John Gotti

On December 16, 1985, John Gotti oversaw the assassination of Gambino family boss Paul Castellano outside Sparks Steak House in Manhattan — a hit that would change the Mafia forever.

By Daniel Rennie • Sep 26, 2021

How Paul Castellano Became The ‘Boss Of Bosses’ — Before He Was Brazenly Murdered By John Gotti

On December 16, 1985, John Gotti oversaw the assassination of Gambino family boss Paul Castellano outside Sparks Steak House in Manhattan — a hit that would change the Mafia forever.

By Daniel Rennie • September 26, 2021

The Bloody Story Of Giuseppe Greco, The Most Vicious Mafia Hitman Of All Time

Giuseppe "Pino" Greco killed up to 300 victims on behalf of the powerful Corleonesi clan during the Sicilian Mafia war of the late 1970s.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Sep 14, 2021

The Bloody Story Of Giuseppe Greco, The Most Vicious Mafia Hitman Of All Time

Giuseppe "Pino" Greco killed up to 300 victims on behalf of the powerful Corleonesi clan during the Sicilian Mafia war of the late 1970s.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • September 14, 2021

Al Capone’s ‘Favorite’ Gun And The Last Photo Ever Taken Of Him Are Up For Auction

The family of gangster Al Capone is auctioning off 174 personal items, including his gun, diamond-monogrammed jewelry, personal letters, and even the last photo of him ever taken.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 25, 2021

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Al Capone’s ‘Favorite’ Gun And The Last Photo Ever Taken Of Him Are Up For Auction

The family of gangster Al Capone is auctioning off 174 personal items, including his gun, diamond-monogrammed jewelry, personal letters, and even the last photo of him ever taken.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 25, 2021

How A 200 Pound Order Of Meat And A Nosy Upstate Cop Nearly Vanquished The American Mob

The 1957 Apalachin meeting held in upstate New York was meant to solidify and streamline underground operations. Instead, it was raided by police and brought the Mafia down.

By Morgan Dunn • Aug 18, 2021

How A 200 Pound Order Of Meat And A Nosy Upstate Cop Nearly Vanquished The American Mob

The 1957 Apalachin meeting held in upstate New York was meant to solidify and streamline underground operations. Instead, it was raided by police and brought the Mafia down.

By Morgan Dunn • August 18, 2021

Longtime Mafia Fugitive Busted In The Caribbean After Posting A Cooking Video To YouTube

Though Italian smuggler Marc Feren Claude Biart made sure to hide his face in the videos, authorities recognized his distinctive tattoos.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 30, 2021

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Longtime Mafia Fugitive Busted In The Caribbean After Posting A Cooking Video To YouTube

Though Italian smuggler Marc Feren Claude Biart made sure to hide his face in the videos, authorities recognized his distinctive tattoos.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 30, 2021