Terrence “Terry” Adams the head of the Adams Family one of Britain’s most powerful organized crime families is once again being targeted by law enforcement. Considered one of the most feared and powerful mob bosses in Britain and the brains behind the Adams Family also known as the Clerkenwell Crime Syndicate or A-Team. Prosecutors claim … [Read more…]
Alicia DiMichele the sexy former “Mob Wives” reality TV star and wife of Colombo crime family mobster Edward “Tall Guy” Garofalo Jr has agreed to a new plea deal. DiMichele handled the books for her husbands mafia linked trucking company and helped to embezzle funds from Teamsters Local 282. She has plead guilty previously … [Read more…]
A Midwest mafia kingfish died recently, as longtime Milwaukee mob power, Joseph (Joe Camel) Caminiti, 88, was laid to rest in a quiet ceremony in his hometown back in early February. Over the past 17 years, Joe Camel had been the titular figure head or “boss” if you had to label him, for a … [Read more…]
A new biopic on the life of infamous mobster James “Whitey” Bulger called “Black Mass” directed by Scott Cooper is currently being filmed. Playing the part of Bulger is famed actor Johnny Depp who should be a fabulous fit for the role. Depp now 50 has played in other crime movies which include Donnie … [Read more…]
Matteo Renzi the new prime minister in Italy says that his administration plants to break the Italian Mafia. He says they are going after “Mafia Inc.” first off by continuing the attack on the finances of the mob which laundered through legal businesses and other assets. In January it was announced that new measures … [Read more…]
The last two decades has produced several major indictments and convictions against the five families of the New York Mafia. Plagued by cooperating witnesses from with in their own ranks and increased pressure by a strengthened effort from the FBI lead to a stiff decline in the power of the Mafia in New York. … [Read more…]
The last year has been very interesting for La Cosa Nostra families across the United States. Many mafia families have seen changes with in their hierarchy due to law enforcement convictions, death natural or otherwise, and other various reasons over the last year. We have put together a list of the current 2014 mafia … [Read more…]
According to a new Johnny Carson biography the TV icon had a run in with the New York Mafia. Carson in 1970 was having drinks at Jilly’s Saloon Frank Sinatra’s favorite bar in Manhattan when he tried to pick up an attractive young lady. There was only one problem this young lady was not … [Read more…]
Michele Morelli an alleged mafia hit man for the Sacra Corona Unita was caught on camera seemingly running out of bullets as he attempts to finish off a mob hit. The Sacra Corona Unita or Puglian Mafia is a often lesser known Italian mafia organization as its size and power is not as sizeable … [Read more…]
James “Whitey” Bulger the one time feared Boston mob boss leader of the Winter Hill Gang was convicted of racketeering for his part in multiple murders among other crimes much of which he committed while he was allegedly an FBI informant. Bulger now 83 showed no reaction at all in court when the verdict … [Read more…]
American mafia movies and documentaries are enjoyed by many of us whether we are mafia buffs or simply fans of the genre. While watching many of these programs one will notice that these mobsters have a language of their own and often use words and phrases with specific mafia meanings that many watchers don’t … [Read more…]
James “Whitey” Bulger on trial for racketeering charges which include charges of his participation in 19 murders that occured in the 1970’s and 80’s will not take the stand in his own defense. The judge asked Bulger if he was giving up his right to testify freely which cause him to go on a … [Read more…]
Prosecutors have rested their case against Winter Hill gang leader James “Whitey” Bulger and now the case may very well come down to witness credibility. The final witness was called by the prosecution last Friday in the ongoing 32 count racketeering trial including 19 murder charges against Bulger and now its the defense teams … [Read more…]
Inside The American Mob a new six part series by National Geographic is set to premiere on Sunday July 28. This new Mafia series has been put together with first person accounts from former mobsters and the law enforcement officers that worked to take them down along with recenly declassified files. Executive producer Banks … [Read more…]
Stephen “The Riflemen” Flemmi the former partner of James “Whitey” Bulger and Winter Hill gang member finally got his turn to take the stand in the ongoing Bulger trial. Flemmi and Bulger traded some obscenities after coming face to face again after 18 years. Flemmi who is currently serving a life sentence for his … [Read more…]