The End of Lou “Babe” Silvers
Lou "Babe" Silvers was a notorious Miami gangster who became the center of underworld intrigue after his mysterious murder. Guest author Scott M. Deitche gives us the scoop.
Aside from the resident Trafficante Family of Tampa, South Florida, in general, has always been a favorite spot for mobsters from Mafia Families across the country. Here is a selection of stories focusing on the mob in South Florida.
Lou "Babe" Silvers was a notorious Miami gangster who became the center of underworld intrigue after his mysterious murder. Guest author Scott M. Deitche gives us the scoop.
South Florida is a favorite spot for mobsters and mob activity from all mafia Families across the United States.
Salvatore Scaglione was described as one of the "leaders" of the Tampa mafia who was once accused of attempted murder - with a claw hammer!
Santo Trafficante Jr., boss of the Tampa Crime Family, shows a reporter his funny side when asked about Colombo underboss Sonny Franzese.
The Meyer Lansky Syndicate Chart recreates most of Lansky’s better-known crew subordinates and criminal associates over the years.
The Trafficante Family Leadership chart lists the membership of this Tampa-based Mafia Family headed by Santo Trafficante Jr.
Francesco (Daddy) Diecidue rose to underboss of the Trafficante Crime Family and specialized in gambling operations, particulary numbers and lottery.
Frank (Cowboy) Ippolito was a longtime soldier in the Trafficante Family of Tampa and was engaged in the gambling rackets, among others.
Part II of Mafia Moon Over Miami documents another 38 hoodlums to this existing racketeer roster of hoodlums who were drawn to Miami.
Santo Trafficante was at the center of it all from the overthrow of Fidel Castro to the assassination of JFK. Here is a history of the Trafficante Family of Tampa, Florida.
Meyer Lansky was a renowned powerhouse in the Genovese Family and the Jewish mob overseeing New York's garment district and casinos around the world.
From city to city and state to state, Button Guys of The New York Mafia breaks down the history of organized crime in America. Through deep-dive biographies and snapshots of mobsters to in-depth stories about mafia regimes and crews, you’ll uncover an underworld you might never have known existed – maybe even in your own hometown!
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