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in 1989, Richard A. Costello Sr., 53, president of Local 1964 of the International Longshoremen's Assoc, & his son Ric...
08/09/2022

in 1989, Richard A. Costello Sr., 53, president of Local 1964 of the International Longshoremen's Assoc, & his son Richard Jr., 31, sec-treasurer of the local, were slain in the president's office on the 2nd floor of the local's headquarters after the closing time

in 1991, Antonio Scopelliti, the prosecutor scheduled to argue the governt’s case in the final appeal of the Maxi Tria...
08/09/2022

in 1991, Antonio Scopelliti, the prosecutor scheduled to argue the governt’s case in the final appeal of the Maxi Trial before the Italian Supreme Court, was assassinated by the 'Ndrangheta on behalf of the Sicilian Mafia while on vacation in Calabria. Remains unsolved

in 1978, Russell Bufalino, leader of the Pittston-based Bufalino crime family, was convicted of extortion by a U.S. Di...
08/08/2022

in 1978, Russell Bufalino, leader of the Pittston-based Bufalino crime family, was convicted of extortion by a U.S. Dist Court. When indicted, he reduced furthering criminal charges by naming capo Edward Sciandra as acting boss & removed himself from daily operations

in 1976, ten days after his disappearance-Roselli's decomposing body was found by a fisherman in a 55-gallon steel fue...
08/07/2022

in 1976, ten days after his disappearance-Roselli's decomposing body was found by a fisherman in a 55-gallon steel fuel drum floating in Dumfoundling Bay. He died of asphyxiation. FBI suggested he may have been killed by the Outfit for keeping an unfair share of Vegas

in 1944, Vito Genovese, eluding US authorities for over a decade following his indictment for the 1934 murder of Ferdi...
08/07/2022

in 1944, Vito Genovese, eluding US authorities for over a decade following his indictment for the 1934 murder of Ferdinand Boccia, is apprehended in Italy & deported. However, shortly after his arrival, the government's star witness died of an "overdose of sedatives"

in 1968, Frank Wortman died. A prohibition-era gang leader in St. Louis. His power began to decline in his later years...
08/03/2022

in 1968, Frank Wortman died. A prohibition-era gang leader in St. Louis. His power began to decline in his later years. Suffering financial & legal issues & closure of gambling operations, Wortman remained in control of S. Illinois gambling until his death.

in 1942, Morris "Moey" Wolenski, a lieutenant of Louis "Lepke" Buchalter, is murdered. Many suspect that Wolenski (or ...
08/03/2022

in 1942, Morris "Moey" Wolenski, a lieutenant of Louis "Lepke" Buchalter, is murdered. Many suspect that Wolenski (or Wolinsky) mislead Buchalter about a deal to reduce Buchalter's prison sentence during his 1939 trial.

in 1967, Charles Grandiere was convicted of theft at a local fruit stand on the streets of New York City. Sentenced to...
08/03/2022

in 1967, Charles Grandiere was convicted of theft at a local fruit stand on the streets of New York City. Sentenced to ten years for theft and attempted murder of the store owner. Eventually sent to Guantanamo Bay.

in 1930, One-time pimp and former Outfit accountant & Fixer, Jack Zuta was gunned down while hiding out at an inn on U...
08/03/2022

in 1930, One-time pimp and former Outfit accountant & Fixer, Jack Zuta was gunned down while hiding out at an inn on Upper Nemahbin Lake, near Delafield, Wisconsin, after defecting to the North Side Gang. Some believe Zuta had even ordered the contract on Jake Lingle.

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