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Carmine Persico, also known as "The Snake" or "Junior," was an Italian-American mobster who played a prominent role in the American Mafia.

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

Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord.

Frank Costello, born Francesco Castiglia on January 26, 1891, was a prominent figure in the world of organized crime.

Helen Wawrzyniak, the wife of infamous gangster Lester "Baby Face Nelson" Gillis.

John Dillinger was "an American gangster of the Great Depression." Known to lead the "Dillinger Gang" ,which was accused of robbing 24 banks

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.

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.

Salvatore Riina, widely known as "Toto" Riina, was an infamous Sicilian Mafia boss, often referred to as the "Boss of Bosses" or "The Beast.

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...