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[quote="JD"]Lino was with a crew of associates that reported directly to Aniello Dellacroce. This group included the Consalvos, the Linos and Salvatore Scala. They were all drug dealers and involved in several hits, sanctioned or otherwise. Edward Lino in particular was supposed to be a feared guy, and Scala was described as even worse. That reputation and former allegiance to Dellacroce is probably why Gotti tapped them to be involved in the Castellano murder.[/quote]

Superb info buddy,i never knew that.Allways kind of thought that Eddie lino was around his cousin frank before switching to Gotti..What connection do you think was there betwen neil and Eddie,what do you think?To be more precise how do you figure he got close to neil?Was his father with neil,or some relative or something..Im asking because he was a Bhurst guy,and it wouuld be logic that he went with someone of the Castellano branch...Your thoughts?
Im aware that before neil got his crew,he was under rava who was from Bklyn,maybe theres a connection..
And you mentioned Scala,was he a Bklyn guy too?
Eddie is mentioned in the scarpa files as crazy robber,and that he and a robert lino are into porn,you know about that?
Wow way to many q,appreciate your time.Thanks

Lino was with a crew of associates that reported directly to Aniello Dellacroce. This group included the Consalvos, the Linos and Salvatore Scala. They were all drug dealers and involved in several hits, sanctioned or otherwise. Edward Lino in particular was supposed to be a feared guy, and Scala was described as even worse. That reputation and former allegiance to Dellacroce is probably why Gotti tapped them to be involved in the Castellano murder.

Like to know little more about Eddie lino pre Gotti..??Always wondered in what crew he was early on,and was he from Ave U like his cousin Frank?
Thanks in advance.

Alex.