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The Forgotten Story Of Giuseppe Di Matteo, A Boy Dissolved In Acid By The Mafia

After his father agreed to testify against the Mafia, Giuseppe Di Matteo was tortured by gangsters for two years before being murdered.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 26, 2018

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The Forgotten Story Of Giuseppe Di Matteo, A Boy Dissolved In Acid By The Mafia

After his father agreed to testify against the Mafia, Giuseppe Di Matteo was tortured by gangsters for two years before being murdered.

By Kara Goldfarb • July 26, 2018

How Mob Hitman Johnny Martorano Admitted To Killing At Least 20 People — And Then Walked Free

The government not only let Johnny Martorano off the hook, they also gave him $20,000 to start a new life after he testified against Whitey Bulger.

By William DeLong • Jul 11, 2018

How Mob Hitman Johnny Martorano Admitted To Killing At Least 20 People — And Then Walked Free

The government not only let Johnny Martorano off the hook, they also gave him $20,000 to start a new life after he testified against Whitey Bulger.

By William DeLong • July 11, 2018

This Mafia Hitman Thought He Was Safe In Police Custody – But Mysteriously Fell To His Death

After being arrested, Abe Reles agreed to trade information on his fellow Murder Inc. hitmen. Then, he was found dead outside his jail cell – but did he really kill himself like the police said?

By Gina Dimuro • May 8, 2018

This Mafia Hitman Thought He Was Safe In Police Custody – But Mysteriously Fell To His Death

After being arrested, Abe Reles agreed to trade information on his fellow Murder Inc. hitmen. Then, he was found dead outside his jail cell – but did he really kill himself like the police said?

By Gina Dimuro • May 8, 2018

The Blood-Soaked Story Of Giovanni Brusca, The Coldest Killer In The History Of The Mafia

Known as "The Pig" due to his thirst for blood, Giovanni Brusca killed between 100 and 200 people for the Sicilian Mafia in the late 20th century.

By Daniel Rennie • Apr 18, 2018

The Blood-Soaked Story Of Giovanni Brusca, The Coldest Killer In The History Of The Mafia

Known as "The Pig" due to his thirst for blood, Giovanni Brusca killed between 100 and 200 people for the Sicilian Mafia in the late 20th century.

By Daniel Rennie • April 18, 2018

26 Famous Gangsters From The Height Of The Public Enemy Era

From Al Capone to Bonnie and Clyde, these famous gangsters of the 1920s prove that they just don't make criminals like they used to.

By Laura Martisiute • Mar 6, 2018

26 Famous Gangsters From The Height Of The Public Enemy Era

From Al Capone to Bonnie and Clyde, these famous gangsters of the 1920s prove that they just don't make criminals like they used to.

By Laura Martisiute • March 6, 2018

27 John Gotti Facts That Reveal The Man Behind “The Dapper Don”

From extraordinary violence to exorbitant wealth, these facts about John Gotti tell the true story of "The Dapper Don."

By Joel Stice • Jan 18, 2018

27 John Gotti Facts That Reveal The Man Behind “The Dapper Don”

From extraordinary violence to exorbitant wealth, these facts about John Gotti tell the true story of "The Dapper Don."

By Joel Stice • January 18, 2018

Operation Husky: How Mobster Lucky Luciano Aided The U.S. In WWII

After a mysterious attack and to prepare for the invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the U.S. turned to an unlikely source for help: Lucky Luciano and the Italian Mafia.

By John Kuroski • Dec 15, 2017

Operation Husky: How Mobster Lucky Luciano Aided The U.S. In WWII

After a mysterious attack and to prepare for the invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the U.S. turned to an unlikely source for help: Lucky Luciano and the Italian Mafia.

By John Kuroski • December 15, 2017

Chilling Photos Of History’s Most Infamous Mob Hits

Photos from the crime scenes of some of the 20th centuries most brutal murders paints a picture of how organized crime has persisted and flourished throughout history.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 17, 2017

Chilling Photos Of History’s Most Infamous Mob Hits

Photos from the crime scenes of some of the 20th centuries most brutal murders paints a picture of how organized crime has persisted and flourished throughout history.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 17, 2017

NYPD Officer Who Murdered Eight People For The Mob Dies In Prison

Murderer Stephen Caracappa — also known as the "Mafia Cop" — died in prison Saturday.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 12, 2017

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NYPD Officer Who Murdered Eight People For The Mob Dies In Prison

Murderer Stephen Caracappa — also known as the "Mafia Cop" — died in prison Saturday.

By All That's Interesting • April 12, 2017

Letizia Battaglia’s Photos Take You To The Bloody Heart Of The Sicilian Mafia

If Letizia Battaglia could tell Americans one thing, it’s to stop watching “The Sopranos.” “Americans love ‘The Sopranos,'” the Sicilian photographer told CNN. “They don’t believe the Mafia is like (they see on TV), but the Mafia is dangerous like ISIS.” Battaglia would know. The 81-year-old has spent the majority...

By Savannah Cox • Nov 24, 2016

Letizia Battaglia’s Photos Take You To The Bloody Heart Of The Sicilian Mafia

If Letizia Battaglia could tell Americans one thing, it’s to stop watching “The Sopranos.” “Americans love ‘The Sopranos,'” the Sicilian photographer told CNN. “They don’t believe the Mafia is like (they see on TV), but the Mafia is dangerous like ISIS.” Battaglia would know. The 81-year-old has spent the majority...

By Savannah Cox • November 24, 2016