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Mobster Tony “The Beaver” Ascenzia dead at 61

July 29, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
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…]

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

July 21, 2020 by Kam Miles 1 Comment
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…]

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

July 14, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
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…]

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Canadian Mobster Pat Musitano, 52, Murdered

July 11, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
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…]

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

June 19, 2020 by Kam Miles 3 Comments
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…]

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20 mafia members arrested after ex-wives tip off police

June 19, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
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…]

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Philly Mob Soldier Charles Iannece, Dead at 85

June 8, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
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…]

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

May 31, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
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…]

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

May 29, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
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…]

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Public Officials among 63 arrested in major Italian mafia fraud

May 28, 2020 by Kam Miles 1 Comment
Soldiers and police officers stand guard outside the Italian national anti-mafia services HQ in Rome.

Italian police have identified 63 people, including 11 public officials, involved in a crime ring associated with over 100 million euros ($111 million) of public works tenders, including EU funds. According to a statement from the Reggio Calabria Financial police, the operation, codenamed “Waterfront”, focused on the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in the southern part of the … [Read more…]

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Feds now believe the Flores brothers are hiding assets

May 21, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
Pedro "Little Pete" Flores (left), and Margarito "Junior" Flores. Junior has asked the court for a compassionate release.

The Feds are extremely concerned that the Flores brothers have a significant amount of hidden assets awaiting their release from prison. Pedro “Little Pete” Flores and Margarito “Junior” Flores, were the top distribution lieutenants in the United States for the Sinaloa Cartel’s infamous Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Loera. Throughout the 2000s they … [Read more…]

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Detroit Mobster Antonio “Toto” Ruggirello, dead at 83

May 20, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
Detroit Mobster Antonio “Toto” Ruggirello died this week from COVID-19 at the age of 83

Antonio “Toto” Ruggirello died this week from COVID-19 at the age of 83. Ruggirello was a soldier in the Detroit mob and the last of the notoriously tough Ruggirello brothers who once controlled the organized crime in Genesee and Washtenaw counties. One of the secrets Toto may have taken to the grave is what he … [Read more…]

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A ‘Scarface’ remake is coming – Like it or not.

May 16, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
Al Pacino in the 1983 version of Scarface. A remake directed by Luca Guadagnino has been announced.

“Say hello to my little friend”. Anyone into mobster type movies will instantly recognize that classic Tony Montana (Al Pacino) line from the mobster classic, Scarface. In fact, the movie is so full of memorable lines and scenes that it’s hard to imagine a remake being better. However, director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your … [Read more…]

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Philadelphia Mafia Attorney, Joe Santaguida, Dead at 81

May 15, 2020 by Kam Miles 1 Comment
Philadephia mafia attorney, Joe Santaguida, has died at the age of 81

Joe Santaguida, Long-term Philadelphia mafia attorney has died at the age of 81 from Alzheimer’s. Santaguida represented many mafia members and bosses including Bruno-Scarfo, Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino, Joseph “Uncle Joe” Ligambi, and Joseph “Joe Mousie” Massimino, to name a few. News of Santaguida’s death broke on social media Wednesday night by Fox29 television reporter … [Read more…]

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HBO releases a ‘Video Sopranos Dictionary’

May 15, 2020 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment
The Sopranos Visual Dictionary

A new 10-minute video from HBO interprets some of the most confusing mafia lingo used throughout the award-winning series, The Sopranos. The series first debuted in 1999 and ran for six seasons. It is still considered the most successful HBO series ever. The video is full of clips from the hit show that feature often … [Read more…]

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