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Skinny Joey Merlino

Mob Talk Sitdown: Upcoming trial of Philadelphia mafia boss Joey Merlino

October 9, 2017 by Kam Miles 4 Comments

  In this episode of Mob Talk, we get an inside look into the upcoming trial against alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph (Skinny Joey) Merlino. Mob experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser give us some new information and take a look at the current status of the upcoming trial. The feds busted 46 defendants last … [Read more…]

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Mob Talk Sitdown: Ralph Natale Book

September 25, 2017 by Kam Miles 8 Comments

  This episode of Mob Talk takes a closer look at some stories from the book Last Don Standing: The Secret Life of Mob Boss Ralph Natale written by the former Philadelphia mafia boss. Mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser share some information about a couple of different stories told by Ralph Natale one being … [Read more…]

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Current state of the Philadelphia mafia and who’s in charge

September 14, 2017 by Kam Miles 14 Comments

  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…]

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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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Joey Merlino turning the tables in East Coast LCN Enterprise case?

May 26, 2017 by Kam Miles 47 Comments

  Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino the alleged boss of the Philadelphia mafia has been a mainstay on the feds radar since his release from prison back in 2011. Merlino was busted along with over 40 other alleged mafia members and associates for being part of what the feds have labeled as the East Coast LCN … [Read more…]

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Joseph Merlino tells the Feds to Fugetaboutit and preparing for trial

May 16, 2017 by Kam Miles 49 Comments

  Joseph (Skinny Joey) Merlino the alleged boss of the Philadelphia mafia has reportedly balked at a plea offer from the feds in the East Coast LCN Enterprise racketeering case. The 55-year-old mobster who now resides in Florida was back in The City of Brotherly Love this week for trial prep according to report from … [Read more…]

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Judge rules on Joseph Merlino wedding request

May 1, 2017 by Kam Miles 4 Comments

  A judge has approved a request from reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph (Skinny Joey) Merlino to attend the Michael Caudo wedding in Florida although not at the same time as co-defendant Anthony Cirillo. To make sure the two remain separated the judge ordered the alleged mobsters split the wedding in half. Cirillo a reputed … [Read more…]

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Former Philly mafia boss Ralph Natale new book and the mob

April 19, 2017 by Kam Miles 20 Comments

  Former Philadelphia mafia boss turned rat Ralph Natale talked about his new book ‘Last Don Standing‘ and the mafia in an exclusive interview with Fox29’s Dave Schratwieser. Dave does a fantastic job covering the Philly mafia and always seems to have his finger on the pulse of the cities Cosa Nostra family. Natale declined … [Read more…]

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Genovese family mobster Bradford Wedra avoids prison by claiming borderline mental retardation

November 2, 2016 by Kam Miles 6 Comments

  Bradford Wedra was busted months ago along with over 40 alleged members and associates of the mafia in what the feds claim was an East Coast La Cosa Nostra Enterprise. Members from four of the five New York mafia families which included the Genovese, Bonanno, Gambino, and Lucchese families and the Philadelphia mafia were … [Read more…]

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Key East Coast LCN Enterprise mobsters facing a mountain of evidence

August 29, 2016 by Kam Miles 10 Comments

  According to reports, the feds have both audio and video evidence against key figures of what they have labeled as the East Coast La Cosa Nostra Enterprise. The four and a half year investigation produced a mountain of evidence including recordings from a turncoat inside the organization which has been identified as John “J.R.” … [Read more…]

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Philly mafia boss Joey Merlino facing multiple charges in latest indictment

August 7, 2016 by Kam Miles 2 Comments

  Joseph Merlino the alleged boss of the Philadelphia mafia was busted in a sweeping indictment along with members of the New York mafia. In total 46 alleged members and associates from four of the five NY mafia families were involved including the Genovese, Bonanno, Lucchese, and Gambino families along with Merlino from Philly mafia … [Read more…]

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Philadelphia Mafia is Back and continues to grow

January 26, 2016 by Kam Miles 34 Comments

  Philadelphia mafia is back, according to mob experts and the Cosa Nostra family is even growing, reaching numbers that haven’t been seen in decades. According to a report from veteran mafia reporters George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser the Philly mafia now has as many as 35 made members on the streets and is as … [Read more…]

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Which Mafia family Outside of NY has the best chance to rebound in 2016

November 4, 2015 by Kam Miles 18 Comments

  The mafia around the country as a whole has been in a state of decline for some time now as its power and influence diminishes. The five families of the New York mafia remain the most powerful mob families in the country some of which have seen a rejuvenation of sorts the past couple … [Read more…]

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Philadelphia mafia capo Michael Lancellotti back in action

June 29, 2015 by Kam Miles 15 Comments

  Philadelphia mafia captain Michael “Mikey Lance” Lancellotti is back in the mix inside the mob after battling and now seemingly recovering from cancer. Sources believe Lancellotti is now running the day to day operations of the Philly mafia as the buffer between acting boss Steven Mazzone and the families capos. Joey Merlino returned to … [Read more…]

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Philadelphia mafia boss Joey Merlino back in town meets with old crew

June 22, 2015 by Kam Miles 31 Comments

  Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino was back on the streets of Philadelphia according to sources making rounds and meeting with members of his old mob crew over the weekend. Many including the FBI believe that Merlino is still the boss of the Philly mafia running things on streets through his long time friends and street … [Read more…]

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