SettingsExtortionists
Albert Tocco
Albert Tocco (August 9, 1929 – September 21, 2005), also known as "Caesar" (though this was actually his baptismal name), was a high ranking member of the Chicago Outfit during the 1970s and 1980s.
Albert Tocco (August 9, 1929 – September 21, 2005), also known as "Caesar" (though this was actually his baptismal name), was a high ranking member of the Chicago Outfit during the 1970s and 1980s.
Andrzej Kolikowski
Andrzej Kolikowski nicknamed Pershing (1954–1999) was the leader of the so-called Pruszków Mafia in Poland and arguably the best-known Polish gangster of the 1990s.
Andrzej Kolikowski nicknamed Pershing (1954–1999) was the leader of the so-called Pruszków Mafia in Poland and arguably the best-known Polish gangster of the 1990s.
Anthony Antico
Anthony "Tico" Antico is a Caporegime in the Genovese Crime Family Antico has a criminal history dating to 1955, with convictions for attempted robbery and racketeering.
Anthony "Tico" Antico is a Caporegime in the Genovese Crime Family Antico has a criminal history dating to 1955, with convictions for attempted robbery and racketeering.
Anthony Urso
Anthony "Tony Green" Urso (born 1937 Franklin Square, New York) is a member of the Bonanno crime family in New York.
Anthony "Tony Green" Urso (born 1937 Franklin Square, New York) is a member of the Bonanno crime family in New York.
AZF (terrorist group)
AZF is a terrorist group based in France.
AZF is a terrorist group based in France.
Edgar Pearce
Edgar Eugene Pearce (born 1937/1938 ) is a British convicted extortionist and bomber, who was convicted of the Mardi Gra bombings after admitting a three-year blackmail and terror campaig...
Edgar Eugene Pearce (born 1937/1938 ) is a British convicted extortionist and bomber, who was convicted of the Mardi Gra bombings after admitting a three-year blackmail and terror campaig...
Eugene Hanley
Eugene Hanley (born April 2, 1926) was a New York City labor leader, as well as an associate of the Genovese crime family.
Eugene Hanley (born April 2, 1926) was a New York City labor leader, as well as an associate of the Genovese crime family.
Felix Alderisio
Felix "Milwaukee Phil" Alderisio (1912 – September 25, 1971) was a prominent enforcer, bagman, hitman and burglar for the Chicago Outfit, serving as an underboss to Salvatore Giancana ("Sam", "M...
Felix "Milwaukee Phil" Alderisio (1912 – September 25, 1971) was a prominent enforcer, bagman, hitman and burglar for the Chicago Outfit, serving as an underboss to Salvatore Giancana ("Sam", "M...
Gaetano Vastola (gangster)
Gaetano "Corky" Vastola (born May 20, 1928) is a New Jersey mobster who became an underboss for the DeCavalcante crime family in New Jersey.
Gaetano "Corky" Vastola (born May 20, 1928) is a New Jersey mobster who became an underboss for the DeCavalcante crime family in New Jersey.
Gaston Gerald
Gaston Gerald (born October 20, 1931) is a former American politician from Greenwell Springs in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, who was imprisoned in the early 1980s for extortion of a bribe...
Gaston Gerald (born October 20, 1931) is a former American politician from Greenwell Springs in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, who was imprisoned in the early 1980s for extortion of a bribe...
Gus Alex
Gus Alex (April 1, 1916 – July 24, 1998) was a Greek-American mobster and high ranking member of the Chicago Outfit, who succeeded Jake Guzik as the Syndicate's main political "fixer".
Gus Alex (April 1, 1916 – July 24, 1998) was a Greek-American mobster and high ranking member of the Chicago Outfit, who succeeded Jake Guzik as the Syndicate's main political "fixer".
Jacky Imbert
Jacques "Jacky Le Mat" Imbert (born ) is a French gang leader who first came to prominence in 1960s Marseille's underworld, where he is still considered "The Last Godfather".
Jacques "Jacky Le Mat" Imbert (born ) is a French gang leader who first came to prominence in 1960s Marseille's underworld, where he is still considered "The Last Godfather".
John Barbato
John "Johnny Sausage" Barbato (born May 15, 1934 Jersey City, New Jersey) is a New York City mobster and reputed captain in the Genovese crime family.
John "Johnny Sausage" Barbato (born May 15, 1934 Jersey City, New Jersey) is a New York City mobster and reputed captain in the Genovese crime family.
Johnny Dio
Giovanni Ignazio Dioguardi, also known as "John Dioguardi" and "Johnny Dio", was an Italian-American organized crime figure and a labor racketeer.
Giovanni Ignazio Dioguardi, also known as "John Dioguardi" and "Johnny Dio", was an Italian-American organized crime figure and a labor racketeer.
Joseph Lombardo
Joseph Patrick “Joey the Clown” Lombardo Sr., also known as "Joe Padula," "Lumbo," and "Lumpy", is an imprisoned American mafioso and a high-ranking member of the Chicago Outfit crime organization.
Joseph Patrick “Joey the Clown” Lombardo Sr., also known as "Joe Padula," "Lumbo," and "Lumpy", is an imprisoned American mafioso and a high-ranking member of the Chicago Outfit crime organization.
Michael Rizzitello
Michael Anthony Rizzitello (March 15, 1929 - October 26, 2005) also known as "Mike Rizzi", was an Italian American mobster in the Los Angeles crime family.
Michael Anthony Rizzitello (March 15, 1929 - October 26, 2005) also known as "Mike Rizzi", was an Italian American mobster in the Los Angeles crime family.
Michael Sams
Michael Sams is an English rapist, kidnapper, extortionist and murderer who kidnapped Julie Dart on 9 July 1991 and Stephanie Slater on 22 January 1992.
Michael Sams is an English rapist, kidnapper, extortionist and murderer who kidnapped Julie Dart on 9 July 1991 and Stephanie Slater on 22 January 1992.
Paul Ricca
Paul Ricca, also known as "The Waiter" (1897 - October 11, 1972), was a Chicago mobster who served as the nominal or de facto leader of the Chicago Outfit for forty years.
Paul Ricca, also known as "The Waiter" (1897 - October 11, 1972), was a Chicago mobster who served as the nominal or de facto leader of the Chicago Outfit for forty years.
Peter Chong (criminal)
Peter Chong (莊炳強) (born in 1943) is a former prisoner convicted of racketeering and extortion, described by prosecutors as the former leader of the Wo Hop To syndicate in the late 1980s and earl...
Peter Chong (莊炳強) (born in 1943) is a former prisoner convicted of racketeering and extortion, described by prosecutors as the former leader of the Wo Hop To syndicate in the late 1980s and earl...
Roger Angleton
Doris Angleton (April 11, 1951 – April 16, 1997) was a Texas socialite and murder victim.
Doris Angleton (April 11, 1951 – April 16, 1997) was a Texas socialite and murder victim.
Walter Minx
Walter Minx (February 7, 1917-June 30, 2009) was a young German immigrant who, in 1940, attempted to extort $100,000 from a Sears Co. executive by threatening to blow up a Sears store in Milwauk...
Walter Minx (February 7, 1917-June 30, 2009) was a young German immigrant who, in 1940, attempted to extort $100,000 from a Sears Co. executive by threatening to blow up a Sears store in Milwauk...
Walter R. Tucker III
Walter Rayford Tucker III (born May 28, 1957) is a former U.S. Democratic politician from California.
Walter Rayford Tucker III (born May 28, 1957) is a former U.S. Democratic politician from California.