VIDEO: About The Mafia TV interviews former Boston/Philly mafia capo Bobby Luisi Bobby Luisi discusses running a business at 21 years old, trying to create his own crime family, Italians from the other side, prison, and more –> https://youtu.be/dtrb0KTNN0U Featured image source here.
Guns discovered inside home of mobster’s grandson in Connecticut Various firearms paired with silencers have been discovered inside the home of a New York mobster’s grandson in Fairfield, Connecticut. Michael Mallay, was handed multiple charges including numerous counts of criminal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of an assault weapon, and the possession of a … [Read more…]
Connecticut mobster says FBI art heist investigation ruined his life A reputed mobster from Manchester, Connecticut, Robert Gentile, has been a person of extreme interest in the $500 million dollar Gardner Heist at a Boston museum. He recently had his first ever television appearance with News 8, where he recounts how the FBI’s investigation has … [Read more…]
Former New England boss Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme appeals conviction for 1993 murder Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme, 87-year-old former boss of the New England crime family, was recently sentenced to life in prison for the 1993 murder of a nightclub owner. A federal appeals court contemplated whether or not to overturn this conviction on Wednesday. … [Read more…]
Bobby DeLuca released from prison due to health concerns Bobby DeLuca, a former Rhode Island mobster who was serving five years for lying about the 1993 murder of a Boston nightclub owner, was released four months early on Wednesday. The judge assigned to the case, US District Judge Denise Casper, found that DeLuca’s chronic kidney … [Read more…]
Brother of “Whitey” Bulger files wrongful death lawsuit after his 2018 death William Bulger, the brother of former Irish-American crime boss Whitey Bulger Jr., has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against 30 unnamed prison staff members at a West Virginia prison. The lawsuit was filed in response to prison employees allegedly failing to protect him … [Read more…]
Former Rhode Island Mob Captain DeLuca Sentenced in Federal Hill Murder, Avoids More Prison Time Robert DeLuca, former veteran mafia captain in the New England mafia, was sentenced last week for his involvement in the infamous Federal Hill murder. The former capo was spared additional prison time due to his role in putting away a … [Read more…]
Tony “The Beaver” Ascenzia, one of the few remaining members of the Grasso crew has died at the age of 61. It is reported that this Connecticut Mafioso suffered a sudden heart attack. During the 1970s and 80s, Ascenzia ran gambling rackets for the New England Patriarca crime family in the New Haven area, but … [Read more…]
William (The Angel) Angelesco, 49, (also known as Billy Angelesco), an associate of the New England Patriarca crime family, recently pleaded guilty to extortion in a Boston U.S. District Court. During the change of plea trial, Angelesco wiped away tears from his eyes as he spoke briefly with his attorney. He then said “I agree, … [Read more…]
The feds arrested William Angelesco on charges of interfering with commerce by threats or violence and aiding or abetting. Angelesco is known as a top enforcer of Carmen (The Big Cheese) DiNunzio a leading figure in the New England mafia. He is known on the streets as a tough guy who has put in … [Read more…]
Edward Lato also a reputed captain in the New England Mafia has been released from prison to a halfway house according to reports. The 71-year-old mobster’s sentence was set to end in July but was eligible for early release after serving more than seven years behind bars. He was busted back in 2011 along … [Read more…]
Infamous Boston mafia boss James ‘Whitey’ Bulger was killed in a West Virginia prison on Tuesday. He was killed just one day after being transferred to the new facility according to the Bureau of Prisons. The 89-year-old mobster has spent the last seven years behind bars. Whitey Bulger eluded law enforcement for more than … [Read more…]
Frank Salemme also known as “Cadillac Frank” the former boss of the New England Mafia has been sentenced to life in prison for a 1993 murder. The 85-year-old mobster and co-defendant Paul Weadick were found guilty of the Mafia murder of Boston nightclub owner Steven DiSarro. Weadick was also hit with a mandatory life … [Read more…]
Former New England Mafia captain turned rat Robert “Bobby” DeLuca was sentenced to 5 1/2 years behind bars for obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements for misleading investigators. The 75-year-old mobster lied about what he knew of the 1993 mafia hit on Boston nightclub owner Steven DiSarro and the 1992 murder … [Read more…]
After four days of deliberating a jury found Francis (Cadillac Frank) Salemme and co-defendant Paul Weadick guilty of murder. The 84-year-old former boss of the New England mafia is set to be sentenced in September and faces life behind bars. Salemme along with his now deceased son Frank Jr. and Weadick killed Boston nightclub … [Read more…]