THE BLACK HAND FORUM

Londonio is made but I am not sure as to when he was made.

At least when it comes to Detroit there is evidence that there is something going on there. My point is we can have rational discussions that might get a little heated, but both sides make valid point. This is way better than dealing with fanboys from say Buffalo, who insist that the family is more ...

"To ward off intense scrutiny, investigators believe the new hierarchies have put a lid on murders. This brings less headlines and less pressure. There has not been a notorious mob slaying in the new century. However, the Sicilian or "Zip" members have apparently adopted the system lo...

I agree with you Wiseguy in terms of the Genovese Family being more powerful than the Gambino Family. Marco pm'd me a while ago asking me which family was more powerful. I parroted the information you just provided but you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink. My only disagreement...

I believe that Carlo Bommarito's death was ruled an overdose. I realize that there have been reports that Vito Giacalone wanted him dead and got permission from Carlo's father to have the suicide done to him, but this has not been verified. Not saying that it is not true, just that unlike the other ...

Not sure if this was already posted somewhere. New developments in Joey Merlino mafia case It seems that prosecutors may be looking to separate the defendants in the upcoming mafia case attached to the fed labeled East Coast LCN Enterprise. The case includes alleged leader and Philadelphia mafia bos...

The Winter Hill Gang is defunct. There are a few members still alive who might be making money but the gang itself is gone. I am pretty sure that after Stephen Flemmi and Kevin Weeks flipped, and Bulger went on the run that the gang was done. I know there were allegations that George Hogan took over...

I thought he was but according to his detention memo he is identified as a capo and a member of the ruling panel. I could have been mistaken.

https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/f ... n-memo.pdf

It sounds like Bartolomeo (Bobby Glasses) Vernace is a capo and not the consigliere anymore. I might be taking this too literally though.

I believe Sam Marcello is dead but I cannot find his obituary. I think I found the obituary for his wife, and he is mentioned as being predeceased but I do not know for sure. I am going to go out on a limb and say he is dead. Attaboi1, you definitely seem to be right about Gagliano, especially consi...

This situation reminds me of the recent situation with Angelo Spata. Who if I remember correctly, was being bullied by some made guys or associates in prison, so he allegedly had Carmine Persico put out the word that he was made and to stop teasing him. Looks like this could be a new trend.

Pogo, I believe that you might be correct that the Bonanno guy might be Giallanzo. Giallanzo was convicted for extortion in 2007 so he was definitely locked up in 2009, not sure where though.

Just found this. Apparently Felix Riggio died last year. Harry Mckneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory Obituary Felix "Pete" A. Riggio III, 69 years old of Hammond, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Northshore Specialty Hospital in Covington. He was born on Wednesday, Februa...

Genovese made member Albert "Chinkie" Facchiano made it to 100 as well.

Scott has identified Gregory Costa as capo of the Dinunzio crew, Bobby Carozza as the capo in East Boston, and Fredrick Simone as capo as well. I do not have any other verification to substantiate this.