Aug 13, 1964: Tax Evasion Laid to Gang Leader
Charles LoCicero, successor to Profaci, is indicted
LoCicero emerged as leader after Profaci died, bitter gang war: >dozen killed, at stake: control of numbers game, loan-sharking, liquor importing
nice family, eh @modernhomesla?
Charles LoCicero, successor to Profaci, is indicted
LoCicero emerged as leader after Profaci died, bitter gang war: >dozen killed, at stake: control of numbers game, loan-sharking, liquor importing
nice family, eh @modernhomesla?
October 10, 1963: Syndicate Cities Listed by Velachi
12 cities: Philly, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, LA, SF, Tampa, Newark, Detroit, Buffalo, Utica, and New Orleans
Velachi said the Syndicate also operated in Miami and Las Vegas, but those were "open" cities without families
12 cities: Philly, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, LA, SF, Tampa, Newark, Detroit, Buffalo, Utica, and New Orleans
Velachi said the Syndicate also operated in Miami and Las Vegas, but those were "open" cities without families
August 18, 1964 - Profacis' Roots Deep In Brooklyn
OMG - Profaci's gang was the oldest in Brooklyn!
RFK called Profaci "one of the most powerful underworld figures in the US"
Did LoCicero become the new Boss? His rule seems disputed - he signs his name with an "X" 🤦♂️
OMG - Profaci's gang was the oldest in Brooklyn!
RFK called Profaci "one of the most powerful underworld figures in the US"
Did LoCicero become the new Boss? His rule seems disputed - he signs his name with an "X" 🤦♂️
April 6, 1967: 'Star Witness' in Big Robbery Slain in Brooklyn
Richard LoCicero, 20, who had been a messenger when robbed of $370k in securities, was later stabbed to death late at night after he had testified about the robbery
Richard LoCicero, 20, who had been a messenger when robbed of $370k in securities, was later stabbed to death late at night after he had testified about the robbery
6 suspects were arrested after attempting to sell the stolen securities to undercover police included 2 of his UNCLES!
Carlo LoCicero, 28
Charles LoCicero, 26
Did LoCiceros kill their own family?!?
Carlo LoCicero, 28
Charles LoCicero, 26
Did LoCiceros kill their own family?!?
January 25, 1968: Wall Street Found Infiltrated By Organized Crime Rings!
Loan-sharking estimated to be a multi-million dollar racket
State Senator advocates for liberalized wiretap laws to combat this crime
Loan-sharking estimated to be a multi-million dollar racket
State Senator advocates for liberalized wiretap laws to combat this crime
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