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Dutch Schultz, born Arthur Simon Flegenheimer in 1902, was a notorious American mobster during the Prohibition era.

Meyer Lansky, (July 4, 1902 -January 15, 1983) was a pivotal figure in the annals of American organized crime during the 20th century.

Sam Giancana was a ruthless mobster that was willing to do anything to stay in control.​ ​

“They wanted me to roll all the time,” Franzese told Newsday in 2019. “I couldn’t do that.

John Torrio, Italian American mobster often hailed as one of the masterminds behind the development of organized crime in the United States.

The Commission, a term imbued with mystique and menace, stands as an indelible symbol of organized crime in the United States.

Arnold Rothstein, often dubbed as "The Brain" or "The Big Bankroll," stands as a legendary figure in the annals of American criminal history

Frankie Yale, known for his cunning business acumen and ruthless tactics, played a significant role in shaping the criminal landscape.

Paul Castellano, born on June 26, 1915, in Brooklyn, New York, was a prominent figure in organized crime during the mid-20th century.

John Gotti, also known as "The Teflon Don" and "The Dapper Don," was an infamous figure in American organized crime.

'Citizen Gangster' is a Canadian crime drama film released in 2011, directed by Nathan Morlando and produced by Edward J. Martin, ...

Maybel Willebrandt (1881-1963) was a pioneering figure in American law and public service.

Vito Genovese was one of the most fearful American Mafia dons of all time. His lust for power was unrivaled in the majority of the crime syn

"Put me on the spot? Me? Don't everybody know I ain't scared of nothing?" ~ Stephanie St. Clair

Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson was a notorious mobster based out of Harlem, New York from the early 1930s to the late 1960s.

The Notorious, epic, Kray twins ruled the east-end of London, building a criminal empire that rocked the Fifties and Sixties.

The roots of the Buffalo crime family can be traced back to the early 20th century, when Italian immigrants began forming tight-knit comm...