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

After 779 days of torturing Giuseppe Di Matteo, Mafia boss Giovanni Brusca ordered his men to "get rid of the puppy."

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 3, 2026

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

After 779 days of torturing Giuseppe Di Matteo, Mafia boss Giovanni Brusca ordered his men to "get rid of the puppy."

By Kara Goldfarb • February 3, 2026

Russell Bufalino, ‘The Silent Don’ Who May Have Been Behind Jimmy Hoffa’s Disappearance

Sicilian-born mob boss Russell Bufalino was not only the godfather of Pennsylvania, but he may have ordered Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran to kill Jimmy Hoffa.

By Hannah McKennett • Jan 30, 2026

Russell Bufalino, ‘The Silent Don’ Who May Have Been Behind Jimmy Hoffa’s Disappearance

Sicilian-born mob boss Russell Bufalino was not only the godfather of Pennsylvania, but he may have ordered Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran to kill Jimmy Hoffa.

By Hannah McKennett • January 30, 2026

A Prohibition-Era Gun Was Just Uncovered In A Distillery Once Controlled By Al Capone

The weapon, a Colt Model 1908 pistol, was still loaded and stashed away in the wall of a catacomb beneath Thornton Distilling Co. in the Chicago suburb of Thornton, Illinois.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 20, 2026

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A Prohibition-Era Gun Was Just Uncovered In A Distillery Once Controlled By Al Capone

The weapon, a Colt Model 1908 pistol, was still loaded and stashed away in the wall of a catacomb beneath Thornton Distilling Co. in the Chicago suburb of Thornton, Illinois.

By Austin Harvey • January 20, 2026

How Legendary Mobster Lucky Luciano’s Ring Allegedly Ended Up On The Show ‘Pawn Stars’

A gold signet ring purportedly owned by Lucky Luciano surfaced in 2012 with a price tag of $100,000 — even though the seller had no papers to authenticate it.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 10, 2026

How Legendary Mobster Lucky Luciano’s Ring Allegedly Ended Up On The Show ‘Pawn Stars’

A gold signet ring purportedly owned by Lucky Luciano surfaced in 2012 with a price tag of $100,000 — even though the seller had no papers to authenticate it.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 10, 2026

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of Goodfellas Mafia Captain Paul Vario

Portrayed in Goodfellas as Paulie Cicero, Lucchese crime family capo Paul Vario ruled his Brooklyn crew with an iron fist — until his empire came crashing down thanks to former associate Henry Hill in the 1980s.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 4, 2026

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of Goodfellas Mafia Captain Paul Vario

Portrayed in Goodfellas as Paulie Cicero, Lucchese crime family capo Paul Vario ruled his Brooklyn crew with an iron fist — until his empire came crashing down thanks to former associate Henry Hill in the 1980s.

By All That's Interesting • January 4, 2026

44 Colorized Vintage Photos Of Chicago That Show How The Windy City Has Evolved

From its growing skyline to its ever-evolving economy, Chicago looks very different today than it did decades ago.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 8, 2025

44 Colorized Vintage Photos Of Chicago That Show How The Windy City Has Evolved

From its growing skyline to its ever-evolving economy, Chicago looks very different today than it did decades ago.

By Austin Harvey • September 8, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of Big Jim Colosimo, The Chicago Mobster Whose Murder Paved The Way For Al Capone

Big Jim Colosimo laid the groundwork for the fearsome Chicago Outfit, which passed into Capone's hands shortly after Colosimo's murder on May 11, 1920.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 18, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of Big Jim Colosimo, The Chicago Mobster Whose Murder Paved The Way For Al Capone

Big Jim Colosimo laid the groundwork for the fearsome Chicago Outfit, which passed into Capone's hands shortly after Colosimo's murder on May 11, 1920.

By Austin Harvey • August 18, 2025

Inside The Full Story Of Tony Provenzano, The Mob Capo Linked To Jimmy Hoffa’s Disappearance

Tony "Tony Pro" Provenzano was a powerful mobster in New Jersey's faction of the Genovese crime family — but did he really murder Jimmy Hoffa?

By Austin Harvey • Jul 28, 2025

Inside The Full Story Of Tony Provenzano, The Mob Capo Linked To Jimmy Hoffa’s Disappearance

Tony "Tony Pro" Provenzano was a powerful mobster in New Jersey's faction of the Genovese crime family — but did he really murder Jimmy Hoffa?

By Austin Harvey • July 28, 2025

Inside The Unsolved Disappearance Of The Mob-Connected Labor Leader Jimmy Hoffa In 10 Chilling Facts

Former Teamsters Union boss Jimmy Hoffa vanished without a trace on July 30, 1975, in suburban Detroit, and to this day, it's still unclear what happened to him.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 26, 2025

Inside The Unsolved Disappearance Of The Mob-Connected Labor Leader Jimmy Hoffa In 10 Chilling Facts

Former Teamsters Union boss Jimmy Hoffa vanished without a trace on July 30, 1975, in suburban Detroit, and to this day, it's still unclear what happened to him.

By Austin Harvey • July 26, 2025

The Inside Story Of The Copacabana, The Iconic New York City Nightclub Run By The Mob

A favorite haunt of both mobsters and celebrities in the mid-20th century, the Copacabana has since been featured in several Mafia movies that have helped keep its legacy alive.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 18, 2025

The Inside Story Of The Copacabana, The Iconic New York City Nightclub Run By The Mob

A favorite haunt of both mobsters and celebrities in the mid-20th century, the Copacabana has since been featured in several Mafia movies that have helped keep its legacy alive.

By Austin Harvey • July 18, 2025