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Montreal mafia, Antonio De Blasio, shot in St-Léonard

August 17, 2017 by Kam Miles 27 Comments

  Antonio De Blasio a man with ties to the Montreal mafia was shot several times by a hitman Wednesday night in St-Léonard. According to the report, the 45-year-old De Blasio was near Parc Ladauversière near the corner of de Lisieux and de Paimpol Sts. where a soccer game was being played when a passenger … [Read more…]

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New York Mafia rat played role in Lucchese family bust

August 14, 2017 by Kam Miles 8 Comments

  The latest New York mafia bust targeted members of the Lucchese crime family including the families current hierarchy. Nineteen mobsters and associates including alleged acting street boss Matthew (Matty) Madonna, underboss Steven (Stevie Wonder) Crea Sr., and consigliere Joseph DiNapoli were arrested. They were hit with a slew of racketeering charges including the murder … [Read more…]

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Persico era in the Colombo family coming to an end?

August 10, 2017 by Kam Miles 19 Comments

  The New York Mafia has undergone plenty of change over the last few decades but the Perisco families control of the Colombo crime family has remained. Colombo family boss Carmine Persico has been able to maintain his grip on the Cosa Nostra family since he took control back in the 1970s even though he … [Read more…]

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Mob Talk – Examine evidence against Joey Merlino

August 5, 2017 by Kam Miles 6 Comments

  The latest episode of Mob Talk Sitdown featuring mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser takes a closer look at the evidence against Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph Merlino. The guys discuss the evidence and how it could effect Joey not only in this East Coast LCN Enterprise case but also any future indictments that … [Read more…]

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Mafia News: New Mob Talk Joey Merlino

July 30, 2017 by Kam Miles 7 Comments

  Here is the first episode of the new Mob Talk series featuring veteran investigative reporter Dave Schratwieser and mafia author and former Philadelphia Inquirer writer George Anastasia. The duo teams up once again to talk about the East Coast La Cosa Nostra Enterprise racketeering case against alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino … [Read more…]

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Gambino crime family, John “Johnny G” Gammarano, dies

July 25, 2017 by Kam Miles 9 Comments

  Reputed Gambino crime family soldier John “Johnny G” Gammarano has passed away according to a recent report. According to the feds, he became a made member of the mafia back in the 1980s and held the rank of acting capo in the Gambino family at various times during his long career in organized crime. Gammarano … [Read more…]

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Colombo family mobster Michael Persico sentenced to 5 years

July 22, 2017 by Kam Miles 9 Comments

  Michael Persico the son of legendary Colombo crime family boss Carmine “The Snake” Persico was sentenced to five years behind bars on loansharking charges. Prosecutors believed that Persico deserved at least three years in prison according to federal guidelines after pleading guilty to the loansharking charge but Judge Dora Irizarry hit the mafia scion … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino caught explaining how easy it is to kill

July 19, 2017 by Kam Miles 6 Comments

  Reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino and Genovese crime family capo Eugene “Rooster” Onofrio continue to fight charges from last years East Coast LCN Enterprise racketeering case. According to the feds, both men were leaders of the newly formed Cosa Nostra enterprise that operated up and down the east coast and included … [Read more…]

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Bonanno family, Anthony “Skinny” Santoro, denied parole

July 18, 2017 by Kam Miles 2 Comments

  Reputed Bonanno crime family mobster Anthony “Skinny” Santoro was denied parole according to recent reports. Santoro was part of a nine man Bonanno family crew busted back in 2013 that also included Vito Badamo, Nicholas Santora, and Ernest Aiello. The quartet was charged with attempted grand larceny and enterprise corruption which included drug trafficking, … [Read more…]

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New England Mafia, Alfred “Chippy” Scivola, passes away

July 17, 2017 by Kam Miles 2 Comments

  The New England mafia also known as the Patriarca crime family has lost another long time member with the passing of soldier Alfred “Chippy” Scivola. The 76-year-old mobster died at Rhode Island Hospital a couple of days ago according to reports. The cause of death is still unclear although he reportedly suffered from various medical … [Read more…]

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Joe Pesci to join DeNiro, Pacino in movie “The Irishman”

July 14, 2017 by Kam Miles 16 Comments

  When it comes to a mafia movie dream team it doesn’t get any better than Joe Pesci, Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and famed filmmaker Martin Scorsese. This iconic group is now set to team up in Scorsese’s new mob film called “The Irishman” according to new reports. There have been rumors of Pesci coming … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino and Feds headed for a showdown

July 10, 2017 by Kam Miles 13 Comments

  The recent saga between the feds and reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino seems to be headed for a courtroom showdown. According to the feds, Merlino was a leader in an East Coast LCN Enterprise along with members of the New York Mafia that operated up and down the East Coast. The … [Read more…]

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Carmen DiNunzio officially take over New England Mafia?

July 3, 2017 by Kam Miles 44 Comments

  According to the feds, 83-year old Peter Limone was the official boss of the New England Mafia also known as the Patriarca crime family until his death last month. The veteran wiseguy is believed to have taken over as boss sometime in 2009 after the retirement of his predecessor Luigi Manocchio. It is unclear … [Read more…]

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Attacks against the Musitano crime family may signal the end of an era for the Hamilton Mafia

June 29, 2017 by Kam Miles 307 Comments

  The Musitano crime family has been a leading force in the Hamilton underworld for decades but there are signs that the times they are a changin. Violent attacks against the Hamilton Mafia family continued with what appears to be a drive-by shooting targeting the home of mob boss Pasquale “Pat” Musitano. According to authorities, … [Read more…]

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Bonanno family mobster Vincent Asaro pleads guilty

June 28, 2017 by Kam Miles 9 Comments

  Vincent Asaro an alleged member of the Bonanno crime family pleaded guilty to ordering an arson attack back in 2012. The 82-year-old mobster ordered a mafia associate to set fire to the car of a motorist who had cut him off while driving in Howard Beach. When talking about the incident in court Mr. … [Read more…]

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