According to reports Carmine Persico the official boss of the Colombo crime family passed away at Duke University Medical Center. The cause of death is still unknown although he had reportedly been in poor health of late suffering from various ailments including emphysema. He was currently housed at a medium security federal prison in … [Read more…]
Joey Merlino plead guilty to a gambling-related charge back in April after the feds failed to get a conviction in the East Coast LCN Enterprise case. A hung jury allowed the alleged Philadelphia mafia boss to walk free but as the feds moved for a retrial a plea deal was reached calling for Joey … [Read more…]
The current resurgence of the Gambino crime family is in large part due to the rise of mobster Frank Cali. When it comes to the Gambino family the first name that comes to mind for many is still John Gotti something Cali probably hopes remains that way. The 53-year-old wiseguy has been described as … [Read more…]
The Lucchese crime family was the target of a massive federal indictment back in may that included nineteen members and associates. The Cosa Nostra families current hierarchy which consists of Street Boss Matthew Madonna, Underboss Steven Crea Sr., and Consigliere Joseph DiNapoli were among those charged. The members of the administration along with capos … [Read more…]
The latest episode of Mob Talk takes a look at the current state of the Philadelphia mafia and who’s currently in charge of the Cosa Nostra family. Mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser discuss the current situation on the streets in Philly and what’s happening within the organized crime family. According to the … [Read more…]
The New England mafia also known as the Patriarca crime family has seen its share of tough times as a result of intense scrutiny from the feds and turncoats. The power in the family has shifted from its longtime power base of Providence to Boston as it attempts to stabilize and rebuild its ranks. Influential … [Read more…]
Ernesto Fazzalari a top Ndrangheta mafia boss and the second most wanted fugitive behind Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has been captured. Fazzalari has been on the run for more then 20 years and is known as a merciless killer according to prosecutors. The Calabrian mafia boss was caught by the Carabinieri (paramilitary police) … [Read more…]
The Bonanno crime family has allegedly anointed Joseph Cammarano Jr as the new street boss as the Cosa Nostra family tries to rebuild its ranks according to the feds. Law enforcement sources claim he is now the crime family’s highest ranking mobster on the streets and is also serving as acting Underboss. Jailed official … [Read more…]
Australian authorities suspect that the Calabrian Mafia also known as the Ndrangheta are behind recent violent attacks on pizzerias in Melbourne. The attacks are part of an extortion scheme targeting local food wholesalers, restaurants, and even supermarkets. Known to its members in Australia as the L’Onorata Societa the criminal organization has established powerful connections … [Read more…]
Another son of legendary mob boss Carmine “The Snake” Persico is set to start a prison sentence for his mob ties. Michael Persico is set to join his father Carmine and his brother Alphonse “Allie Boy” Persico behind bars after his sentencing on February 28th baring any postponements. Michael was believed by many to … [Read more…]
The ranks of the New England mafia also known as the Patriarca crime family has been decimated over last few years under constant pressure by the feds. The power base of the mafia family has seemingly now shifted from Rhode Island to Boston after losing many of its leaders and Assistant Special Agent of … [Read more…]
Reputed Lucchese family soldier Carlo Taccetta was caught with 65 pounds of weed by New Jersey State Troopers. His truck was stopped in Montville, New Jersey as part of an ongoing investigation according to law enforcement sources. After being pulled over he gave Troopers permission to search his Dodge Ram pickup truck leading to … [Read more…]
Bonanno crime family mobster Anthony “Skinny” Santoro claims he is being charged for a cache of guns found by authorities that aren’t even his. In February of 2012 authorities raided the upper level of a two family home where Santoro and a gal pal were living and found seven guns. Santoro’s attorney says his … [Read more…]
Montreal Mafia boss and leader of the Rizzuto crime family Vito Rizzuto died from a lung ailment in a Montreal hospital. Vito was released from a U.S. prison last year after serving 10 years for racketeering which included his part in the murders of three Bonanno family captain of the New York Mafia in … [Read more…]
Bonnano crime family capo and one time ruling panel member turned rat Ricard “Shellack Head” Cantarella along with his wife and son avoided prison time for their cooperation as many expected. Richard Cantarella who pleaded guilty to three murders was a key witness against former Bonanno family bosses Joseph Massino and Vincent Basciano. He … [Read more…]