THE BLACK HAND FORUM

Whats everyones thoughts on the credibility pf guys like Montiglio / Mazza / Ruggiano Jr? I've seen some posts with people bashing them, but I've always been struck with the feeling that these guys are actually remorseful about some of their actions.. really leads me to believe that they are being t...

I see alot of talk about this being the end of the Colombos. It would be if this were purely a criminal organization. I know that sounds insane, the mafia revolves around crime from an outside perspective. Yes and no. Let's compare any Mafia Family to another group- the cartels or even a black drug...

From what I've read, I always felt that Massino's flipping was out of desperation at that point. I can't think of another modern boss who came that close to the death penalty.

And how could I have forgotten about Scarpa! Talk about dirtbag. Listening to some of these new Greg Jr stories about his childhood really show how deep Sr's scumbag life really went. Really seemed like the worst guy all around.

Gas is definitely up there for the worst... Previte is pretty close. M Franszese always gave me scam artist vibes even well after his cooperation

This connection is probably the single biggest lightbulb moment I've had concerning the formation of early LCN. Seeing the Camorra culture carry over into the more modern stuff is pretty cool. Seems like the whole Bergen crew acted like Cammorista. Really great episode guys

Looking for info on V Gigante, anyone read the "Chin" book? Any good?

is this the meeting photographed with Profaci in the wheelchair? If so, does anyone have any more info on that? I don't recall reading any accounts of him using one regularly. I'm curious if theres a story behind that

Im looking for books to read about the Westside, primarily Greenwich Village stuff. Anybody have any good recommendations?

Anybody have any good resources for getting deeper into the Colombo splits? Feel like theres lots of misinformation on the Gallo war and the second conflict with Joe Colombo. Books? Online content? I dont have access to the FBI files yet.. working on posting more!