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Sam Giancana
Sam Giancana was a ruthless mobster that was willing to do anything to stay in control.
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May 1, 20203 min read
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'The Godfather' (1972) Film Review
"The Godfather" stands as a cinematic masterpiece, a timeless classic that transcends generations. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
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Mar 24, 20203 min read
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Benjamin Siegel
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel would grow up to become a key player in the criminal underworld during the Prohibition era and beyond.
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Feb 28, 20203 min read
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R.I.P Frank Lucas
Frank Lucas was an American drug trafficker who operated in Harlem, New York during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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May 30, 20192 min read
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John Torrio, Escobars other Mentor
John Torrio, Italian American mobster often hailed as one of the masterminds behind the development of organized crime in the United States.
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Apr 16, 20194 min read
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Carmine Persico (1933-2019)
Carmine Persico, also known as "The Snake" or "Junior," was an Italian-American mobster who played a prominent role in the American Mafia.
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Mar 9, 20192 min read
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The Commission
The Commission, a term imbued with mystique and menace, stands as an indelible symbol of organized crime in the United States.
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Jan 1, 20194 min read
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Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein, often dubbed as "The Brain" or "The Big Bankroll," stands as a legendary figure in the annals of American criminal history
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Nov 6, 20183 min read
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Frank Costello
Frank Costello, born Francesco Castiglia on January 26, 1891, was a prominent figure in the world of organized crime.
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Oct 1, 20183 min read
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Frankie Yale, Pablo Escobars Mentor
Frankie Yale, known for his cunning business acumen and ruthless tactics, played a significant role in shaping the criminal landscape.
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Jul 1, 20184 min read
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'GOTTI' (2018) Film Review
A biographical crime drama that chronicles the tumultuous life of John Gotti, one of New York’s most notorious mob bosses.
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Jun 16, 20186 min read
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Oscars 2018
The 90th Academy Awards are at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center this Sunday, March 4, 2018, honoring movies released in
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Mar 3, 20185 min read
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Vito Genovese
Vito Genovese was one of the most fearful American Mafia dons of all time. His lust for power was unrivaled in the majority of the crime syn
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Mar 1, 20183 min read
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Stephanie St. Clair, "Madam Queen"
"Put me on the spot? Me? Don't everybody know I ain't scared of nothing?" ~ Stephanie St. Clair
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Feb 1, 20185 min read
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Ellsworth Johnson
Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson was a notorious mobster based out of Harlem, New York from the early 1930s to the late 1960s.
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Nov 29, 20173 min read
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Salvatore "Toto" Riina
Salvatore Riina, widely known as "Toto" Riina, was an infamous Sicilian Mafia boss, often referred to as the "Boss of Bosses" or "The Beast.
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Nov 17, 20173 min read
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Reggie & Ronnie Kray
The Notorious, epic, Kray twins ruled the east-end of London, building a criminal empire that rocked the Fifties and Sixties.
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Sep 22, 20173 min read
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Buffalo Crime Family
The roots of the Buffalo crime family can be traced back to the early 20th century, when Italian immigrants began forming tight-knit comm...
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Feb 10, 20173 min read
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