Robert Iannelli and his son Rodney Iannelli were busted again for running a large scale illegal sports betting and lottery operation in Pittsburgh. According to reports state police and the attorney general’s office began an investigation into the scheme back in 2015. Investigators were able to take down the criminal operating with the help … [Read more…]
This is an interesting new piece about the Chicago Mob and what happened to the once powerful Cosa Nostra organization from CBS Chicago. The story offers a view into the history of the Mafia in Chicago and includes some really cool footage and wiretap recordings including some fairly modern day stuff. We hear from … [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…]
Cece Luppino was found shot to death by a family member at the Luppino family home in Hamilton on Wednesday. According to reports, the 43-year-old mafia scion was killed in what has been described as a targeted shooting. An unidentified family member reportedly called 911 after returning home in the late afternoon and finding … [Read more…]
Philip Narducci a longtime member of the Philadelphia mafia has been arrested and hit with newly filed charges. According to an indictment unsealed on Thursday Narducci was charged with allegedly making and collecting extortionate loans and conspiracy. The feds claimed the 56-year-old mobster was making loans involving large amounts of money to borrowers. When … [Read more…]
Experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser are back with the latest Philly Mafia news and information in another episode of Mob Talk sitdown. Alleged boss Joey Merlino could be out of prison in less than another year if credited with four months he served for a previous parole violation. The guys also once again get … [Read more…]
Montreal Construction entrepreneur Tony Magi was found shot to death at a construction site on Beaconsfield Street in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. He was shot several times in the head and upper body according to reports. Magi has long-standing ties to the Rizzuto crime family and was once partners with Vito Rizzuto and his son Nick Rizzuto … [Read more…]
John Zancocchio the reputed consigliere of the Bonanno crime family makes a last ditch effort to avoid going to trial. He is facing bookmaking and loan sharking charges which could put him behind bars for several years if convicted. The 60-year-old mobster claims the mafia rat set to testify against him had too cozy … [Read more…]
Chicago Mob soldier Robert “Bobby Pinocchio” Panozzo plead guilty to state racketeering charges. Panozzo was sentenced to 18 years behind bars but will be up for parole in only 4 and a half years because of time served. Robert and a fellow mobster were caught posing as cops in an attempt to rip off … [Read more…]
Detroit mafia leader Anthony Palazzolo recently passed away of natural causes according to reports. The 78-year-old mobster was known to be low key and elusive during his long career in the mafia. He served as a captain in the Cosa Nostra family for years before getting bumped up to consigliere approximately five years ago. He … [Read more…]
Bonanno family acting captain Damiano Zummo has agreed to plead guilty as part of a plea agreement with the feds according to reports. Zummo presided over a videotaped 2015 NY Mafia induction ceremony for mobster turned informant Vincent (Enzo) Morena that took place in Canada. Morena’s Mob pals at the time were unaware that Italian born Brooklyn … [Read more…]
Once again we kick the new year off with our annual look at the current Leaders for each of the remaining Mafia families in America. The present-day Mob families across the country have proven over the years to be both cunning and resilient. They have found a way to remain viable and continue to … [Read more…]
As we head into the new year we take a look at the current status of the Philly Mafia. The City of Brotherly Love has long been home to what many consider to be one of the more interesting Cosa Nostra families in the country. The Philly family certainly has a colorful past but … [Read more…]
Bonanno crime family soldier Frank “Frankie Boy” Salerno has been sentenced to 60 months behind bars for racketeering conspiracy. He was busted back in 2017 along with acting Gambino family capo John “Johnny Boy” Ambrosio and five other alleged Mafia associates. They were charged with racketeering conspiracy, including predicate acts of drug trafficking, loan … [Read more…]
Lucchese crime family scion Steven Crea Jr. wants to be tried separately from four other co-defendants including his dad in an upcoming mafia trial. The 46-year-old alleged mob captain is the son of Lucchese family underboss Steven “Wonder Boy” Crea. Both father and son have been charged in the 2013 murder of former Purple … [Read more…]