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James Bulger
James "Whitey" Bulger (1929-2018) was an infamous American mobster who led the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Sep 2, 20202 min read


Dutch Schultz
Dutch Schultz, born Arthur Simon Flegenheimer in 1902, was a notorious American mobster during the Prohibition era.
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Jul 16, 20202 min read


Meyer Lansky
Meyer Lansky, (July 4, 1902 -January 15, 1983) was a pivotal figure in the annals of American organized crime during the 20th century.
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May 31, 20203 min read


Bonnie Parker
Born: October 1, 1910 – Died: May 23, 1934
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May 22, 20205 min read


Sam Giancana
Sam Giancana was a ruthless mobster that was willing to do anything to stay in control.
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Apr 30, 20203 min read


Benjamin Siegel
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel would grow up to become a key player in the criminal underworld during the Prohibition era and beyond.
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Feb 28, 20203 min read


John ‘Sonny’ Franzese dies at 103
“They wanted me to roll all the time,” Franzese told Newsday in 2019. “I couldn’t do that.
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Feb 24, 20202 min read


Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Charles "Lucky" Luciano is regarded as the mastermind behind the reorganization and modernization of the American Mafia.
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Jan 1, 20203 min read


R.I.P Frank Lucas
Frank Lucas was an American drug trafficker who operated in Harlem, New York during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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May 29, 20192 min read


John Torrio, Escobars other Mentor
John Torrio, Italian American mobster often hailed as one of the masterminds behind the development of organized crime in the United States.
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Apr 15, 20194 min read


Carmine Persico (1933-2019)
Carmine Persico, also known as "The Snake" or "Junior," was an Italian-American mobster who played a prominent role in the American Mafia.
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Mar 9, 20192 min read


The Commission
The Commission, a term imbued with mystique and menace, stands as an indelible symbol of organized crime in the United States.
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Jan 1, 20194 min read


Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein, often dubbed as "The Brain" or "The Big Bankroll," stands as a legendary figure in the annals of American criminal history
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Nov 6, 20183 min read


Pablo Escobar
Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord.
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Oct 31, 20183 min read


Frank Costello
Frank Costello, born Francesco Castiglia on January 26, 1891, was a prominent figure in the world of organized crime.
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Sep 30, 20183 min read


'White Boy Rick' (2018) Film Review
R | 2018. Crime. Drama | 1h 51m. "White Boy Rick" is a 2018 crime drama film directed by Yann Demange, with a screenplay by Andy Weiss, ..
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Sep 13, 20182 min read


Helen Wawrzyniak
Helen Wawrzyniak, the wife of infamous gangster Lester "Baby Face Nelson" Gillis.
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Jul 31, 20182 min read


John Dillinger
John Dillinger was "an American gangster of the Great Depression." Known to lead the "Dillinger Gang" ,which was accused of robbing 24 banks
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Jul 21, 20183 min read


'Ozark' T.V Series Review
In the crowded landscape of television, 'Ozark' stands as a beacon of dark, enthralling storytelling, created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Willi
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Jul 20, 20184 min read


Frankie Yale, Pablo Escobars Mentor
Frankie Yale, known for his cunning business acumen and ruthless tactics, played a significant role in shaping the criminal landscape.
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Jun 30, 20184 min read
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