Mexican cartel leader, Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, arrested.

Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, better known as “El Marro” (The Sledgehammer), leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel has been arrested by Mexican security forces in the state of Guanajuato.

Jose Antonio Yepez Ortiz, better known as “El Marro” (The Sledgehammer), leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel, has been arrested by Mexican security forces in the state of Guanajuato. Formed in 2014, the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel wrought havoc and spread violence throughout the north-central parts of Mexico as they fought a … [Read more…]

Leonardo Badalamenti, 60, son of ex-mafia boss, Gaetano Badalamenti, arrested

Leonardo Badalamenti, 60, son of top 1970s Sicilian mafia boss, Gaetano Badalamenti, was arrested on Wednesday in Sicily.

Leonardo Badalamenti, 60, son of top 1970s Sicilian mafia boss, Gaetano Badalamenti, was arrested on Wednesday in Sicily. The Italian police said they were acting on a Brazilian international arrest warrant. Badalamenti is wanted by the Brazilian government for bank fraud and drug trafficking, crimes he committed in the country using an alias. He has … [Read more…]

Salvatore Brunetti, 73, denied early release

U.S. Federal courthouse in Philadelphia.

New Jersey mobster Salvatore Brunetti, 73, has been denied early release from prison by a federal judge. He was petitioning the court for early release over health concerns related to his age and the pandemic. In the 1990s, Brunetti was involved in a mob war between factions of the South Jersey-Philadelphia Mafia. He was known … [Read more…]

Lucchese Family Acting Boss, Matthew Madonna, 84, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Lucchese crime family acting boss, Matthew Madonna, was sentenced to life in prison for the 2013 murder of Michael Meldish.

Former acting Lucchese family boss Matthew Madonna and two associates, Christopher Londonio, 46, and Terrence Caldwell, were sentenced to life in prison on Monday. They were found guilty of murdering Michael Meldish, a gang member who refused to help them collect business ‘debts’. On November 15, 2013, Madonna, 84, ordered a hit on Meldish who … [Read more…]

Mobster Tony “The Beaver” Ascenzia dead at 61

Tony “The Beaver” Ascenzia, one of the few remaining members of the Grasso crew has died at the age of 61.

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…]

Dozens arrested in joint Italian and Swiss sting against the ‘Ndrangheta mafia

A joint Italian and Swiss operation against the ‘Ndrangheta has resulted in the arrest of 75 suspects.

A joint Italian and Swiss sting operation against the ‘Ndrangheta has resulted in the arrest of 75 suspects and the seizure of goods worth 169 million euros ($188 million USD). A further 83 suspects were placed under investigation but were not arrested at this time. Italy’s financial police said that the large operation involved 700 … [Read more…]

New Mafia Documentary: ‘Fear City: New York vs The Mafia’

Netflix documentary ‘Fear City: New York vs The Mafia.

From the producers of “Don’t F**k With Cats”, one of the most shocking true crime documentaries ever, comes a new Netflix documentary called ‘Fear City: New York vs The Mafia’. This three-part documentary series, which will be available to stream on July 22, looks at the takedown of the New York Mafia in the 1970s. … [Read more…]

Canadian Mobster Pat Musitano, 52, Murdered

Pat Musitano leaving a Hamilton court in 1996

Infamous Canadian mobster Pat Musitano was shot to death in Burlington, Ontario on Friday. Calls came in reporting a shooting in a small shopping plaza at approximately 1 pm. Police arrived quickly on the scene where they found two victims on the ground. Musitano, 52, “succumbed to his” injuries” police said, “A second victim has … [Read more…]

Mexican mafia member, Ramon Alvarez, sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison

Ramon Alvarez who has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison.

Mexican mafia member Ramon Alvarez, 45, of Santa Ana, California, was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison on Monday. Alvarez pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy charges and admitted to placing fellow inmates on “green light” or “hard candy” lists, essentially marking them for murder or assault while serving time within the Orange … [Read more…]

Sicilian town that inspired ‘The Godfather’ has a deep mafia history

Corleone inspired 'The Godfather' but produced some of the most ruthless mafia members

A picture-perfect Italian town in the foothills of Sicily’s picturesque countryside, Corleone has a ruthless past. Corleone consists of bell towers, ornate churches, and a breathtaking view of the valley below. A maze of narrow cobblestone streets leads to small family-run cafes and bakeries. Some of Cosa Nostra’s most notorious bosses were born in this … [Read more…]

20 mafia members arrested after ex-wives tip off police

Italian Police search one of the houses seized from the Casamonica clan in an early morning raid.

20 members of Rome’s infamous Casamonica clan have been arrested and 20 million Euros ($22 million) worth of assets confiscated by 150 carabinieri – Italian military police – who conducted early morning raids on Thursday, after two of the clan members ex-wives tipped off the authorities. The Casamonica clan is known for its “Scarface-chic” – … [Read more…]

Mexican Mafia Boss, Danny Roman, Murdered

Mug shot of Mexican Mafia boss, Danny Roman. He was stabbed to death in a California Supermax prison.

Officials say Mexican mafia member Danny Roman, 64, has been murdered at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in the city of Corcoran. Roman was stabbed multiple times on Wednesday by two fellow inmates. He was rushed to the prison hospital but died only a few minutes later. Officials say the assaults … [Read more…]

Philly Mob Soldier Charles Iannece, Dead at 85

Charles “Charlie White” Iannece, a member and hitman of the Philadelphia crime family has died of natural causes at the age of 85.

Charles “Charlie White” Iannece, a member and hitman of the Philadelphia crime family has died of natural causes at the age of 85. In the 1980s Iannece did a bit of everything during the Nicodemo “Little Nicky” Scarfo mob days – tough guy, shakedown artist, bookie, and hitman. He partnered with Nicholas “Nicky Crow” Caramandi … [Read more…]

1976 FBI document details Carlo Gambino’s fear for the future of the mafia – and he was right.

An FBI document that was filed away nearly 45 years ago, documents a 1976 vote by New York’s ruling mob commission. For the first time in two decades, they are discussing admitting new members.

An FBI document that was filed away nearly 45 years ago, is a valuable record of a vote held in 1976 by New York’s ruling mob commission. For the first time in two decades, they are discussing admitting new members. Carlo Gambino’s, fear that this will lead to informants infiltrating the organization is well documented. … [Read more…]

Roland “Mr. Big” Tan, on the run for 50 years, dead at 72

Roland "Mr. Big" Tan, European drug lord, has died age 72. Here he is as a young man (left) and a shrine dedicated to him.

One of the world’s most wanted gangsters, Roland “Mr. Big” Tan, has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 72. It happened while he was hosting a dinner party in his Copenhagen home. Tan has been on the run from authorities in Singapore since the 1960s for an alleged gangland murder over half a … [Read more…]