The Day Charlie (the Bug) Workman Saved a Horse
The summer before he was arrested for the murder of Dutch Schultz, Charlie (the Bug) Workman saved a horse from certain death.
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Lumpy Rides a Bike
When Joey (the Clown) Lombardo went on the lam in 2005, a local photographer thought she had a coup. So did the Chicago Tribune.
Joe and Rosario Gambino – Mafia Hijackers?
Joe and Rosario Gambino, the two brothers of Cherry Hill Gambinos fame, were accused of many things, but did they really hijack a ship?
Santo Trafficante, Jr. Gets The Scoop
Santo Trafficante Jr., boss of the Tampa Crime Family, shows a reporter his funny side when asked about Colombo underboss Sonny Franzese.
Carlo Gambino’s Favorite Diversion
Mob boss Carlo Gambino was, by all accounts, a pretty quiet guy. But he enjoyed the finer things in life - like good Italian food!
Tommy Lucchese – Isn’t This Exciting?
Mob boss Tommy Lucchese's funeral drew lots of attention from gawkers and news media alike. Even boss Joe Colombo had something to say!
What Balls! Tommy and Joseph Gambino
Tommy Gambino and his brother Joseph Gambino were arrested in 1990 for garment racketeering but something else was happening then as well!
A Jolly Guy – Joe Bonanno in 1959
Mob boss Joe Bonanno is arrested in 1959 for his part in the infamous 1957 Apalachin Mafia Meeting. What happened?
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