Miami’s Multimillionaire Mafia Mahoff “Joe the Bum” Massei
A deep dive into the life and times of vicious Detroit Hoodlum, Joe Massei
Mobster Medley
Though the most popular, the Five Families of New York weren’t the only mobsters in the game. There were many mobsters operating throughout the United States either as part of various other Mob families or as independent operators in New York City. We highlight some of those gangsters here.
New York’s Black Mafia: Legendary Drug Lord Frank Matthews
Frank Matthews was a legendary Black gangster who rose from poverty to become the biggest...
Cleveland’s Most Notorious: The Rise and Reign of the Angersola Brothers
From the blood-soaked streets of Cleveland to the sun-drenched compounds of Miami, the Angersola brothers...
“Soldier” Carlo Barbara: Joe Barbara’s Shadowy Brother
A revealing look at Carlo “Charlie” Barbara, the lesser-known brother behind Joe Barbara’s rise.
“Spanish Raymond” Marquez: New York’s Puerto Rican “Godfather”
Raymond (Spanish Ray) Marquez was a storied Harlem-based gangster who headed a vast multimillion-dollar-a-year Puerto...
Canada’s Elusive Santo Scibetta
Santo Scibetta was an elusive mafioso who served as the Magaddino Family’s Canadian-based representative and...
Syracuse Rackets Boss “Charlie” Simone
Charles ‘Charlie’ Simone kept a low profile while running Syracuse’s underworld for decades. From pool...
Houston-Galveston Gangster & Gunsel: Louie Marino
From Houston hustler to suspected mob enforcer in the Civello Family, Louis Marino’s life was...
The San Francisco Mafia’s Quiet and Shadowy Vito Bruno
The story of Vito Bruno spans bootlegging busts, clandestine meetings, and quiet power in one...
Binghamton Mafia Soldier Frank Cannone
Frank Cannone came from deeply mobbed-up stock and served as a soldier in the Binghamton,...
Sam Scalleat: Cosa Nostra’s Kingpin of “Mob City” — Hazleton, PA
Sam Scalleat was the kingpin of "Mob City" in Hazleton, PA, and built an empire...
Syracuse Mafia Soldier Sam Farrar
Sam Farrar may not be a household name, but for nearly five decades, this Magaddino...
Father and Son Capodecina: The Iannis of Dallas, Texas
Joseph Ianni was a capodecina in the Civello Family of Dallas, Texas, and was "groomed"...
James (Cowboy) Mirro: The Chicago Outfit’s Untamed “Wildcard”
James (Cowboy) Mirro was a little-known Chicago Outfit soldier, loanshark, and gambler who ran with...
Mobster (Benny the Blimp) Barone of Nebraska
Bernard “Benny the Blimp” Barone was one of the most notorious gangsters in Omaha’s history...
The Deadly Angelo Yale: Frankie’s Kid Brother
Angelo Yale was Frankie Yale's kid brother, but he wasn’t just another shadow; he made...
Los Angeles Family Boss Nick Licata
Nick Licata, known as "The Old Man," was a Sicilian immigrant who climbed the ranks...
Binghamton ‘Mafioso’ Sam Rotella
Sam Rotella was a soldier in the Barbara-Bufalino Family operating under the radar in several...