New Clues in Mob Cold Case
May 10, 2010 by Capo · 2 Comments
A local gangster pays the ultimate price on Federal Hill. And for nearly two decades, someone has gotten away with his murder.
But now, new information could finally close the books on this mob cold case. Target 12 Investigator Tim White joined The Rhode Show to give a preview to this exclusive story.
The Rhode Show: These [...]
‘Nostra’ members admit guilt for roles in bookmaking ring
November 27, 2009 by The Boss · Leave a Comment
They carried interesting mob nicknames like “Frankie the Fixer” and “Ralphie Head” and were part of the gang dubbed Delco Nostra, but their cases ended quietly with pleas, including one entered Nov. 20 by 43-year-old Louis “Bent Finger Louie” Monacello.
Wednesday, Monacello of South Philadelphia, said to be a Philly mob enforcer, [...]
Patriarca Family captain DeLuca a free man
September 19, 2009 by The Boss · Leave a Comment
For the first time in more than 14 years, reputed Patriarca Crime Family captain Robert “Bobby” DeLuca, is a free man.
Shortly before 11 a.m. Friday morning, DeLuca walked into a downtown federal building with his attorney Artin Coloian to officially end his federal probation. Minutes later, clutching what federal probation officials call “a letter of [...]
A Chicago Shakedown Story
July 5, 2009 by The Boss · Leave a Comment
Whether the name of Richie Urso ever makes it into the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich next June is anybody’s guess.
You’ve probably never heard of Richie Urso. But the FBI sure has heard of him.
His is a classic Chicago story, about a beefy yet charming guy born on Grand Avenue, who got in [...]
Mob trial unveils sordid details
March 7, 2009 by The Boss · 3 Comments
LYNNFIELD – A Boston mob trial is unveiling the sordid details of an alleged loansharking ring prosecutors say was run by a Lynnfield gangster who lent money through a Saugus sports memorabilia shop and punished customers for failing to repay their debts, among them former Bruins star Gerry Cheevers.
According to testimony [...]
Reputed former Chicago mob enforcer arrested
March 7, 2009 by The Boss · Leave a Comment
CHICAGO – A man once known as an enforcer for the Chicago mob has been indicted on a charge of illegal possession of a gun.
Fifty-four-year-old Mario Rainone was arrested on a charge of residential burglary on Feb. 13 and is currently being held by Lake County authorities in lieu of $500,000 bond.
The [...]
Onetime mob enforcer arrested in Lincolnshire on burglary charge
February 16, 2009 by The Boss · Leave a Comment
A reputed mob enforcer convicted of extortion has run into trouble with the law again.
Lincolnshire police arrested Mario Rainone Friday on a residential burglary charge. He was being held in lieu of $500,000 bail at the Lake County Jail on Saturday.
Rainone, a reputed mob enforcer and gambling operator, was sentenced to [...]
