One of the reputed top bosses in the Calabrian Mafia or Ndrangheta known as the most powerful drug broker in the world has been busted in Bogota , Colombia. Roberto Pannunzi was arrested by the Colombian defense ministry using a tip from the U.S. DEA. Italian anti-mafia prosecutor Nicola Gratteri called Pannunzi the “Pablo … [Read more…]
As the feds once again make cut back in their once-prized organized crime squads many believe the New York mafia families are primed to try and take advantage. At one time the feds had organized crime squads assigned to the Genovese family, Gambino family, Colombo family, Bonanno family, and Lucchese family each containing multiple … [Read more…]
A crime cell from the Calabrian Mafia also known as the Ndrangheta was uncovered operating in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Giuseppe Bruzzese was caught by a surveillance device located in a business owned by the Commisso Clan in Siderno, Calabria speaking with a top boss from the Ndrangheta about a dispute between two different Canadian … [Read more…]
John Morris took the stand at the Whitey Bulger trial to tell of his dealings with the former Boston mobster and Winter Hill gang boss. Morris now retired testified that he did accept gifts and money from Bulger in exchange for signing off on misleading reports about information Bulger was sharing with the feds … [Read more…]
A rising star in the Gambino crime family Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali seems to be next in line to take over as boss. Cali held the rank of underboss in the Gambino family according to sources and his ascent to boss is imminent. A native New Yorker with roots back to Sicily Cali is … [Read more…]
Once the prime focus of the FBI in New York the American Mafia also known as La Cosa Nostra has been worn down so much by informants, death, and long prison terms that it no longer ranks atop the list says sources. The FBI has once again downsized its squads that are assigned to … [Read more…]
Prosecutors wanted reputed Genovese crime family soldier James Bernardone thrown back in prison after violating his $750,000 bail agreement. He was photographed outside of a Bronx funeral home where he was attending a wake that authorities say was packed with wiseguys. Bernardone was indicted for racketeering and is out on bail awaiting trial and … [Read more…]
Actor James Gandolfini who is known by many as mob boss Tony Soprano from the HBO series The Sopranos passed away from a suspected heart attack while in Italy. The 51 year old Gandolfini was on Holiday when he suddenly passed away. Many mafia movie enthusiasts and mob followers will forever remember Gandolfini for … [Read more…]
John Martorano is a confessed killer for the Winter Hill gang which was led by James “Whitey” Bulger and Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi. He has admitted to being a part of 20 murders many of which he says were on the orders of Whitey Bulger. He was convicted of 10 murders in federal court … [Read more…]
Investigators from the FBI and NYPD showed up at the home of former Lucchese crime family mobster James “Jimmy the Gent” Burke with trowels , pickax, and excavation equipment. Sources confirm that they are searching the backyard, basement, and driveway for a body from a tip they received as part of an ongoing organized … [Read more…]
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today in a field in northern Oakland township in Michigan in search of the remains of Jimmy Hoffa. The former Teamster boss disappeared in 1975 after leaving to meet a suspected Detroit Mafia member in suburban Detroit. Hoffa was 62 years old at time of his disappearance … [Read more…]
The long awaited trial of Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger charged with 32 counts of racketeering where is he accused of participating in 19 murders during his reign as boss of the Winter Hill gang in the 1970’s and 80’s. Bulger was one of the most wanted men in the world after he fled … [Read more…]
The jury process has now been completed and opening statements are set to begin today in the trial of reputed Winger Hill Gang leader James “Whitey” Bulger. The jury is made up of 18 people and contains 11 men and 7 women from eastern Massachusetts. Bulgers fate will be decided by 12 of these … [Read more…]
Joseph Massino former boss of the Bonanno crime family was the first official American Mafia boss to publicly testify against his fellow wiseguys. His cooperation was a key tool used by the feds in a decade long effort to dismantle La Cosa Nostra. Massino turned rat and agreed to a cooperation deal after he … [Read more…]
Dean DePreta pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the RICO act and as part of his plea deal admitted to his involvement in an illegal gambling and extortion ring in Connecticut. DePreta was called the titular head of the Gambino crime family in southern Connecticut by Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Chen. He controlled an … [Read more…]