SettingsProhibition-era gangsters
Abe Bernstein
Abe Bernstein was a Detroit, Michigan gangster and a leader of the infamous Prohibition-era Purple Gang with his brothers Joseph Bernstein, Raymond Bernstein, and Isadore Bernstein.
Abe Bernstein was a Detroit, Michigan gangster and a leader of the infamous Prohibition-era Purple Gang with his brothers Joseph Bernstein, Raymond Bernstein, and Isadore Bernstein.
Abner Zwillman
Abner "Longie" Zwillman, known as the "Al Capone of New Jersey," was an early Prohibition gangster, founding member of the "Big Seven" Ruling Commission and a member of the National Crime Syndic...
Abner "Longie" Zwillman, known as the "Al Capone of New Jersey," was an early Prohibition gangster, founding member of the "Big Seven" Ruling Commission and a member of the National Crime Syndic...
Abraham Weinberg
Abraham "Bo" Weinberg was a Russian-born, Jewish New York City mobster who became a hitman and chief lieutenant for the Prohibition-era gang boss Dutch Schultz.
Abraham "Bo" Weinberg was a Russian-born, Jewish New York City mobster who became a hitman and chief lieutenant for the Prohibition-era gang boss Dutch Schultz.
Al Capone
Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone was an American gangster who led a Prohibition-era crime syndicate.
Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone was an American gangster who led a Prohibition-era crime syndicate.
Albert Anselmi
Albert Anselmi Anselmi was a bootlegger and enforcer in the Genna Brothers Mafia Family in Chicago who later became an important figure in the Al Capone Outfit.
Albert Anselmi Anselmi was a bootlegger and enforcer in the Genna Brothers Mafia Family in Chicago who later became an important figure in the Al Capone Outfit.
Alfred Mineo
Alfredo "Al Mineo" Manfredi was a Brooklyn based New York mobster, who headed a strong American Mafia crime family during the Castellammarese War.
Alfredo "Al Mineo" Manfredi was a Brooklyn based New York mobster, who headed a strong American Mafia crime family during the Castellammarese War.
Angelo Bruno
Angelo "The Gentle Don" Bruno was a Sicilian-American mobster who ran the Philadelphia crime family for two decades.
Angelo "The Gentle Don" Bruno was a Sicilian-American mobster who ran the Philadelphia crime family for two decades.
Angelo Genna
Angelo Genna was a Sicilian-American Mobster and Bootlegger.
Angelo Genna was a Sicilian-American Mobster and Bootlegger.
Anthony Carfano
Anthony Carfano (1898 - September 25, 1959), also known as "Little Augie Pisano", was a New York gangster who became a caporegime, or group leader, in the Luciano crime family under mob bosses ...
Anthony Carfano (1898 - September 25, 1959), also known as "Little Augie Pisano", was a New York gangster who became a caporegime, or group leader, in the Luciano crime family under mob bosses ...
Anthony D'Andrea
Anthony D'Andrea (June 7, 1872 – May 11, 1921) was the Mafia boss of Chicago in the late 1910s to early 1920s.
Anthony D'Andrea (June 7, 1872 – May 11, 1921) was the Mafia boss of Chicago in the late 1910s to early 1920s.
Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein (January 17, 1882 – November 5, 1928), nicknamed "The Brain", was a New York businessman and gambler who became a famous kingpin of the Jewish mafia in New York.
Arnold Rothstein (January 17, 1882 – November 5, 1928), nicknamed "The Brain", was a New York businessman and gambler who became a famous kingpin of the Jewish mafia in New York.
Bill Dwyer (mobster)
William Vincent Dwyer (1883–1946), known as "Big Bill" Dwyer, was an early Prohibition gangster and bootlegger in New York during the 1920s.
William Vincent Dwyer (1883–1946), known as "Big Bill" Dwyer, was an early Prohibition gangster and bootlegger in New York during the 1920s.
Bill Lovett
William "Wild Bill" Lovett (1894 - 1923) was an Irish-American gangster in early 20th century New York.
William "Wild Bill" Lovett (1894 - 1923) was an Irish-American gangster in early 20th century New York.
Bugs Moran
George Clarence Moran, better known by the alias "Bugs" Moran, was a Chicago Prohibition-era gangster.
George Clarence Moran, better known by the alias "Bugs" Moran, was a Chicago Prohibition-era gangster.
Bugsy Siegel
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was an American gangster who was involved with the Genovese crime family.
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was an American gangster who was involved with the Genovese crime family.
Buster from Chicago
Buster from Chicago was a pseudonym used for a mobster and freelance hitman of the 1930s.
Buster from Chicago was a pseudonym used for a mobster and freelance hitman of the 1930s.
Carlo Gambino
"Don" Carlo Gambino, was a Sicilian mobster, notable for being Boss of the Gambino crime family, which is still named after him.
"Don" Carlo Gambino, was a Sicilian mobster, notable for being Boss of the Gambino crime family, which is still named after him.
Charles Birger
Charles Birger (1881 – 19 April 1928) was an American bootlegger during the Prohibition period in southern Illinois.
Charles Birger (1881 – 19 April 1928) was an American bootlegger during the Prohibition period in southern Illinois.
Charles Gargotta
Charles Gargotta, also known as "Mad Dog", was a Kansas City, Missouri gangster who became a top enforcer for the Kansas City crime family.
Charles Gargotta, also known as "Mad Dog", was a Kansas City, Missouri gangster who became a top enforcer for the Kansas City crime family.
Charles Solomon (racketeer)
Charles "King" Solomon was a Jewish-American mob boss who controlled Boston's bootlegging, narcotics and illegal gambling during Prohibition.
Charles "King" Solomon was a Jewish-American mob boss who controlled Boston's bootlegging, narcotics and illegal gambling during Prohibition.
Ciro Terranova
Ciro "The Artichoke King" Terranova (July 1888 − February 20, 1938) was a New York City gangster and one time underboss of the Morello crime family.
Ciro "The Artichoke King" Terranova (July 1888 − February 20, 1938) was a New York City gangster and one time underboss of the Morello crime family.
Claude Maddox
"Screwy" Claude Maddox, also known as J.E. Moore, was a Chicago mobster and head of the Circus Cafe Gang whose ranks included future Chicago mobsters Anthony "Tough Tony" Capezio, Vincenzo...
"Screwy" Claude Maddox, also known as J.E. Moore, was a Chicago mobster and head of the Circus Cafe Gang whose ranks included future Chicago mobsters Anthony "Tough Tony" Capezio, Vincenzo...
Daniel O'Leary (mobster)
Daniel "Danny" O'Leary (d. August 15, 1928) was an Irish Philadelphia mobster involved in bootlegging who, a rival of Maxie "Boo Boo" Hoff throughout Prohibition, would struggle for dominance am...
Daniel "Danny" O'Leary (d. August 15, 1928) was an Irish Philadelphia mobster involved in bootlegging who, a rival of Maxie "Boo Boo" Hoff throughout Prohibition, would struggle for dominance am...
Danny Hogan
"Dapper" Danny Hogan (ca. 1880 - December 4, 1928) was a charismatic underworld figure and boss of Saint Paul, Minnesota's Irish Mob during Prohibition.
"Dapper" Danny Hogan (ca. 1880 - December 4, 1928) was a charismatic underworld figure and boss of Saint Paul, Minnesota's Irish Mob during Prohibition.
Danny Walsh
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Daniel L. "Danny" Walsh (c.
David "Chippy" Robinson
David "Chippy" Robinson (1897–1967) was a St. Louis armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era.
David "Chippy" Robinson (1897–1967) was a St. Louis armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era.
Dean O'Banion
Charles Dean O'Banion (8 July 1892 – 10 November 1924) was an Irish-American mobster who was the main rival of Johnny Torrio and Al Capone during the brutal Chicago bootlegging wars of the...
Charles Dean O'Banion (8 July 1892 – 10 November 1924) was an Irish-American mobster who was the main rival of Johnny Torrio and Al Capone during the brutal Chicago bootlegging wars of the...
Dutch Schultz
Dutch Schultz was a New York City-area Jewish American mobster of the 1920s and 1930s who made his fortune in organized crime-related activities such as bootlegging alcohol and the numbers racket.
Dutch Schultz was a New York City-area Jewish American mobster of the 1920s and 1930s who made his fortune in organized crime-related activities such as bootlegging alcohol and the numbers racket.
Edward J. O'Hare
Edward Joseph O'Hare (he used "Edward" later in life), aka "Easy Eddie" (September 5, 1893 – November 8, 1939), was a lawyer in St. Louis and later in Chicago, where he began working with ...
Edward Joseph O'Hare (he used "Edward" later in life), aka "Easy Eddie" (September 5, 1893 – November 8, 1939), was a lawyer in St. Louis and later in Chicago, where he began working with ...
Enoch L. Johnson
Enoch Lewis "Nucky" Johnson (January 20, 1883 – December 9, 1968) was an Atlantic City, New Jersey political boss and racketeer.
Enoch Lewis "Nucky" Johnson (January 20, 1883 – December 9, 1968) was an Atlantic City, New Jersey political boss and racketeer.
Ernesto Rossi (gangster)
Ernest "Hoppy" Rossi (May 27, 1903 – April 17, 1931) was a follower of Frankie Yale and friend and associate of Al Capone before he moved from Brooklyn to Chicago.
Ernest "Hoppy" Rossi (May 27, 1903 – April 17, 1931) was a follower of Frankie Yale and friend and associate of Al Capone before he moved from Brooklyn to Chicago.
Frank Costello
Frank "the Prime Minister" Costello (born Francesco Castiglia; January 26, 1891 – February 18, 1973) was an Italian gangster and Mafia boss.
Frank "the Prime Minister" Costello (born Francesco Castiglia; January 26, 1891 – February 18, 1973) was an Italian gangster and Mafia boss.
Frank DeMayo
Frank "Chee-Chee" DeMayo (born Franco DeMaio) (April 6, 1885- August 12, 1949?) was a Kansas City, Missouri mobster who became the crime boss of the Kansas City crime family during the lat...
Frank "Chee-Chee" DeMayo (born Franco DeMaio) (April 6, 1885- August 12, 1949?) was a Kansas City, Missouri mobster who became the crime boss of the Kansas City crime family during the lat...
Frank Gusenberg
Frank Gusenberg (October 11th 1892 Lakeview, Chicago -February 14 1929 Lincoln Park, Chicago) was a German-American contract killer and a victim of the Saint Valentine's Day massacre in Chicago,...
Frank Gusenberg (October 11th 1892 Lakeview, Chicago -February 14 1929 Lincoln Park, Chicago) was a German-American contract killer and a victim of the Saint Valentine's Day massacre in Chicago,...
Frank McErlane
Frank McErlane (1894–1932) was a Prohibition-era gangster.
Frank McErlane (1894–1932) was a Prohibition-era gangster.
Frank Nitti
Francesco Raffaele Nitto (January 27, 1886 – March 19, 1943), also known as Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti, was an Italian American gangster.
Francesco Raffaele Nitto (January 27, 1886 – March 19, 1943), also known as Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti, was an Italian American gangster.
Frank Rio
Franklin Rio also known as "Frank Rio" and "Frank Cline" was a member of Al Capone's Chicago-based criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit.
Franklin Rio also known as "Frank Rio" and "Frank Cline" was a member of Al Capone's Chicago-based criminal organization known as the Chicago Outfit.
Frank Wallace (gangster)
Frank Wallace (died December 22, 1931) was an Irish-American gangster from South Boston, who ran the Gustin Gang in Boston during the Prohibition in the United States.
Frank Wallace (died December 22, 1931) was an Irish-American gangster from South Boston, who ran the Gustin Gang in Boston during the Prohibition in the United States.
Frank Wortman
Frank L. "Buster" Wortman was a St. Louis-area bootlegger, gambler and a former member of the Shelton Brothers Gang during Prohibition.
Frank L. "Buster" Wortman was a St. Louis-area bootlegger, gambler and a former member of the Shelton Brothers Gang during Prohibition.
Frankie Yale
Francesco Ioele (January 22, 1893 – July 1, 1928), better known as Frankie Uale or Frankie Yale, was a Brooklyn gangster and original employer of Al Capone before the latter mo...
Francesco Ioele (January 22, 1893 – July 1, 1928), better known as Frankie Uale or Frankie Yale, was a Brooklyn gangster and original employer of Al Capone before the latter mo...
Fred Burke
Fred Burke was a Midwestern armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era.
Fred Burke was a Midwestern armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era.
Fred Goetz
Fred Samuel Goetz, also known as "Shotgun" George Ziegler, "George B. Seibert", George Zeigler" and was a Chicago Outfit mobster and a suspected participant in the Valentine's Day Massacr...
Fred Samuel Goetz, also known as "Shotgun" George Ziegler, "George B. Seibert", George Zeigler" and was a Chicago Outfit mobster and a suspected participant in the Valentine's Day Massacr...
Gaetano Lococo
Gaetano Lococo, also known as "Thomas" or "Tano was a mobster identified as one of the "Five Iron Men" of Kansas City, Missouri by Americanmiafia.com.
Gaetano Lococo, also known as "Thomas" or "Tano was a mobster identified as one of the "Five Iron Men" of Kansas City, Missouri by Americanmiafia.com.
Gaetano Reina
Gaetano "Tommy" Reina (September 1889 – February 26, 1930) was the first Boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York City.
Gaetano "Tommy" Reina (September 1889 – February 26, 1930) was the first Boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York City.
Gaspar Milazzo
Gaspar Milazo (April 25, 1887-May 31, 1930) was a major organized-crime figure in Detroit, Michigan, during the Prohibition era.
Gaspar Milazo (April 25, 1887-May 31, 1930) was a major organized-crime figure in Detroit, Michigan, during the Prohibition era.
George Remus
George Remus was a famous Cincinnati lawyer and bootlegger during the Prohibition era.
George Remus was a famous Cincinnati lawyer and bootlegger during the Prohibition era.
Giuseppe Morello
Giuseppe "the Clutch Hand" Morello, also known as "The Old Fox", was the first boss of the Morello crime family and later top adviser to Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria.
Giuseppe "the Clutch Hand" Morello, also known as "The Old Fox", was the first boss of the Morello crime family and later top adviser to Giuseppe "Joe the Boss" Masseria.
Gus Winkler
Gus Winkler was a St. Louis mobster who, with Fred “Killer” Burke, was head of a criminal gang specializing in armed robbery and murder for hire.
Gus Winkler was a St. Louis mobster who, with Fred “Killer” Burke, was head of a criminal gang specializing in armed robbery and murder for hire.
Harry Keywell
Harry Keywell,, was a convicted member of Detroit's infamous Purple Gang, which terrorized the city of Detroit during Prohibition.
Harry Keywell,, was a convicted member of Detroit's infamous Purple Gang, which terrorized the city of Detroit during Prohibition.
Harry Rosen (mobster)
Harry "Nig" Rosen was a Philadelphia mobster who was a major organized crime figure on the east coast with influence as far as Atlantic City, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Harry "Nig" Rosen was a Philadelphia mobster who was a major organized crime figure on the east coast with influence as far as Atlantic City, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Henry Earl J. Wojciechowski
Henry Earl J. Wojciechowski, also known as Hymie Weiss (born January 25, 1898 – October 11, 1926), was an American mob boss who became a leader of the Prohibition-era North Side Gang...
Henry Earl J. Wojciechowski, also known as Hymie Weiss (born January 25, 1898 – October 11, 1926), was an American mob boss who became a leader of the Prohibition-era North Side Gang...
Hymie Weiss
Hymie Weiss (born January 25, 1898 - October 11, 1926) was a Polish-American mob boss who became a leader of the Prohibition-era North Side Gang and a bitter rival of Al Capone.
Hymie Weiss (born January 25, 1898 - October 11, 1926) was a Polish-American mob boss who became a leader of the Prohibition-era North Side Gang and a bitter rival of Al Capone.
Jack Diamond (gangster)
Jack "Legs" Diamond (born Jack Nolan; July 10, 1897 – December 18, 1931), also known as Gentleman Jack, was a famous Irish-American gangster in Philadelphia and New York City during ...
Jack "Legs" Diamond (born Jack Nolan; July 10, 1897 – December 18, 1931), also known as Gentleman Jack, was a famous Irish-American gangster in Philadelphia and New York City during ...
Jack Dragna
Jack Ignatius Dragna (April 18, 1891 – February 23, 1956) was an American Mafia member and Black Hander who was active in both Italy and the United States in the 1900s.
Jack Ignatius Dragna (April 18, 1891 – February 23, 1956) was an American Mafia member and Black Hander who was active in both Italy and the United States in the 1900s.
Jack McGurn
"Machine Gun" Jack McGurn (1902 – February 15, 1936), born Vincenzo Antonio Gibaldi, was an Italian-American mobster and key member of Al Capone's Chicago Outfit.
"Machine Gun" Jack McGurn (1902 – February 15, 1936), born Vincenzo Antonio Gibaldi, was an Italian-American mobster and key member of Al Capone's Chicago Outfit.
Jack Zuta
John U. "Jack" Zuta (February 18, 1888-August 1, 1930) was an accountant and political "fixer" for the Chicago Outfit.
John U. "Jack" Zuta (February 18, 1888-August 1, 1930) was an accountant and political "fixer" for the Chicago Outfit.
Jacob Orgen
Jacob "Little Augie" Orgen was a New York gangster involved in bootlegging and labor racketeering during Prohibition.
Jacob "Little Augie" Orgen was a New York gangster involved in bootlegging and labor racketeering during Prohibition.
Jacob Shapiro
Jacob "Gurrah" Shapiro was a New York mobster who, with his partner Louis "Lepke" Buchalter, controlled industrial labor racketeering in New York for two decades and established the Murder, Inc....
Jacob "Gurrah" Shapiro was a New York mobster who, with his partner Louis "Lepke" Buchalter, controlled industrial labor racketeering in New York for two decades and established the Murder, Inc....
Jake Guzik
Jake "Greasy Thumb" Guzik was the financial and legal advisor, and later political “greaser”, for the Chicago Outfit.
Jake "Greasy Thumb" Guzik was the financial and legal advisor, and later political “greaser”, for the Chicago Outfit.
James Cunniffe
James "Killer" Cunniffe (1896-October 31, 1926) was an American bank robber who planned and successfully carried out the 1926 New Jersey mail robbery, one of the most well-publicized thefts duri...
James "Killer" Cunniffe (1896-October 31, 1926) was an American bank robber who planned and successfully carried out the 1926 New Jersey mail robbery, one of the most well-publicized thefts duri...
James McLain
James "Revolvers" McLain was a member of Jack McGurn's crew, in the Chicago Outfit, and believed to be involved in the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
James "Revolvers" McLain was a member of Jack McGurn's crew, in the Chicago Outfit, and believed to be involved in the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
James T. Licavoli
James T. "Blackie" Licavoli also known as "Jack White" (August 18, 1904 − November 27, 1985) was a Cleveland, Ohio mobster and one of the earliest organized crime figures to be convicted under t...
James T. "Blackie" Licavoli also known as "Jack White" (August 18, 1904 − November 27, 1985) was a Cleveland, Ohio mobster and one of the earliest organized crime figures to be convicted under t...
Joe Adonis
Joe Adonis (born Giuseppe Antonio Doto; November 22, 1902 – November 26, 1971), also known as "Joey A", "Joe Adone", "Joe Arosa", "James Arosa", and "Joe DiMeo", was a New York mobster who...
Joe Adonis (born Giuseppe Antonio Doto; November 22, 1902 – November 26, 1971), also known as "Joey A", "Joe Adone", "Joe Arosa", "James Arosa", and "Joe DiMeo", was a New York mobster who...
Joe Aiello
Giuseppe "Joe" Aiello (1891, Bagheria – October 23, 1930) was a Chicago bootlegger during the 1920s and early 1930s who had a longstanding, bloody feud with Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone.
Giuseppe "Joe" Aiello (1891, Bagheria – October 23, 1930) was a Chicago bootlegger during the 1920s and early 1930s who had a longstanding, bloody feud with Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone.
Joe Profaci
Giuseppe "Joe" Profaci (October 2, 1897–June 7, 1962) was a New York La Cosa Nostra boss who was the founder of what is today known as the Colombo crime family.
Giuseppe "Joe" Profaci (October 2, 1897–June 7, 1962) was a New York La Cosa Nostra boss who was the founder of what is today known as the Colombo crime family.
John "Pudgy" Dunn
John "Pudgy" Dunn (September 5, 1896 - July 14, 1937) was a St. Louis gangster and member of the Egan's Rats.
John "Pudgy" Dunn (September 5, 1896 - July 14, 1937) was a St. Louis gangster and member of the Egan's Rats.
John Ashley (bandit)
John Ashley (March 19, 1888 or 1895 – November 1, 1924) was a 20th century American outlaw, bank robber, bootlegger, and occasional pirate active in southern Florida during the 1910s ...
John Ashley (March 19, 1888 or 1895 – November 1, 1924) was a 20th century American outlaw, bank robber, bootlegger, and occasional pirate active in southern Florida during the 1910s ...
John Duffy (mobster)
John Duffy (died February 1924) was a Philadelphia mobster and gunman for the North Side Mob.
John Duffy (died February 1924) was a Philadelphia mobster and gunman for the North Side Mob.
John Lazia
John Lazia, also known as "Brother John" (1896 – July 10, 1934), was an American organized crime figure in Kansas City, Missouri, during the prohibition period in the United States.
John Lazia, also known as "Brother John" (1896 – July 10, 1934), was an American organized crime figure in Kansas City, Missouri, during the prohibition period in the United States.
John Patrick Looney
John Patrick Looney was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s.
John Patrick Looney was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 1900s.
John Scalise
John Scalise (1900 - May 7, 1929) was an American organized crime figure of the early 20th century and, with partner Albert Anselmi, was one of the Chicago Outfit's most successful hitmen in Pro...
John Scalise (1900 - May 7, 1929) was an American organized crime figure of the early 20th century and, with partner Albert Anselmi, was one of the Chicago Outfit's most successful hitmen in Pro...
Johnny Torrio
John "Papa Johnny" Torrio, also known as "The Fox", was an Italian-American mobster who helped build the criminal empire known as the Chicago Outfit in the 1920s that was later inherited by his ...
John "Papa Johnny" Torrio, also known as "The Fox", was an Italian-American mobster who helped build the criminal empire known as the Chicago Outfit in the 1920s that was later inherited by his ...
Joseph Ardizzone
Joseph "Iron Man" Ardizzone (November 19, 1884 – October 15, 1931) was an early Los Angeles mobster, who became the first Boss of the Los Angeles crime family.
Joseph "Iron Man" Ardizzone (November 19, 1884 – October 15, 1931) was an early Los Angeles mobster, who became the first Boss of the Los Angeles crime family.
Joseph Bonanno
Joseph Charles Bonanno, Sr. (January 18, 1905 – May 11, 2002) was a Sicilian-born American mafioso who became the boss of the Bonanno crime family.
Joseph Charles Bonanno, Sr. (January 18, 1905 – May 11, 2002) was a Sicilian-born American mafioso who became the boss of the Bonanno crime family.
Joseph Dippolito
Joseph Charles Dippolito, also known as "Joe Dip", was an Italian American Mafia member in the Los Angeles crime family.
Joseph Charles Dippolito, also known as "Joe Dip", was an Italian American Mafia member in the Los Angeles crime family.
Joseph Pinzolo
Bonaventura "Joseph/Fat Joe" Pinzolo (1887 – September 5, 1930) was the head of the Lucchese crime family in New York City for a brief period during 1930.
Bonaventura "Joseph/Fat Joe" Pinzolo (1887 – September 5, 1930) was the head of the Lucchese crime family in New York City for a brief period during 1930.
Joseph Saltis
Joseph "Polack Joe" Saltis Soltis
Died 1947 was an early Prohibition gangster who, who with Frank McErlane, controlled bootlegging in the Southwest Side of Chicago, Illinois.
Joseph "Polack Joe" Saltis Soltis
Died 1947 was an early Prohibition gangster who, who with Frank McErlane, controlled bootlegging in the Southwest Side of Chicago, Illinois.
Leo Vincent Brothers
Leo Vincent Brothers a.k.a. "Vincent Bader" (1899 – 1950) was an early 20th-century gangster who gained notoriety throughout the underworld after being convicted of the 1930 murder of ...
Leo Vincent Brothers a.k.a. "Vincent Bader" (1899 – 1950) was an early 20th-century gangster who gained notoriety throughout the underworld after being convicted of the 1930 murder of ...
Louis Alterie
Louis "Two Gun" Alterie (August 2, 1886 – July 18, 1935), born Leland A. Varain, and aka "Diamond Jack Alterie", was a Californian who became a notorious hitman for the Chicago North Side ...
Louis "Two Gun" Alterie (August 2, 1886 – July 18, 1935), born Leland A. Varain, and aka "Diamond Jack Alterie", was a Californian who became a notorious hitman for the Chicago North Side ...
Louis Buchalter
Louis "Lepke" Buchalter was an American mobster and head of the Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc. during the 1930s.
Louis "Lepke" Buchalter was an American mobster and head of the Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc. during the 1930s.
Louis Campagna
Louis "Little New York" Campagna was a New York mobster and a high ranking member of the Chicago Outfit for over three decades.
Louis "Little New York" Campagna was a New York mobster and a high ranking member of the Chicago Outfit for over three decades.
Lucky Luciano
Charles "Lucky" Luciano was an Italian-born, naturalized American mobster born in Sicily.
Charles "Lucky" Luciano was an Italian-born, naturalized American mobster born in Sicily.
Mad Dog Coll
Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll (born Uinseann Ó Colla, July 20, 1908 – February 8, 1932) was an Irish mob hitman in 1920s New York City.
Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll (born Uinseann Ó Colla, July 20, 1908 – February 8, 1932) was an Irish mob hitman in 1920s New York City.
Max Greenberg
Max "Big Maxie" Greenberg was an American bootlegger and organized crime figure in Detroit, Michigan and later as a member of Egan's Rats in St. Louis.
Max "Big Maxie" Greenberg was an American bootlegger and organized crime figure in Detroit, Michigan and later as a member of Egan's Rats in St. Louis.
Meyer Lansky
Meyer Lansky (born Meyer Suchowljansky; July 4, 1902 – January 15, 1983), known as the "Mob's Accountant", was a Russian-born American organized crime figure who, along with his associate ...
Meyer Lansky (born Meyer Suchowljansky; July 4, 1902 – January 15, 1983), known as the "Mob's Accountant", was a Russian-born American organized crime figure who, along with his associate ...
Mickey Duffy
Michael "Mickey" Duffy (born William Michael Cusick; 1888-August 30, 1931), also known as John Murphy and George McEwen, was a Polish-American Atlantic City mobster and rival o...
Michael "Mickey" Duffy (born William Michael Cusick; 1888-August 30, 1931), also known as John Murphy and George McEwen, was a Polish-American Atlantic City mobster and rival o...
Mike Merlo
Mike Merlo was a Chicago political figure associated in his later years with the Johnny Torrio-Al Capone organization.
Mike Merlo was a Chicago political figure associated in his later years with the Johnny Torrio-Al Capone organization.
Moe Dalitz
Morris Barney Dalitz (December 25, 1899 – August 31, 1989) — known as Moe Dalitz — was an American bootlegger, racketeer, casino owner and philanthropist who was one of the major figures w...
Morris Barney Dalitz (December 25, 1899 – August 31, 1989) — known as Moe Dalitz — was an American bootlegger, racketeer, casino owner and philanthropist who was one of the major figures w...
Momo Adamo
Girolomo "Momo" Adamo was an Italian mobster in the American Mafia.
Girolomo "Momo" Adamo was an Italian mobster in the American Mafia.
Morris Rudensky
Morris "Red" Rudensky (born Macy Motle Friedman; August 16, 1898-April 21, 1988) was an American prohibition-era gangster, prominent cat burglar and safe-cracker.
Morris "Red" Rudensky (born Macy Motle Friedman; August 16, 1898-April 21, 1988) was an American prohibition-era gangster, prominent cat burglar and safe-cracker.
Myles O'Donnell
Myles O'Donnell was an Irish American bootlegger and mobster during the Roaring Twenties in Chicago during Prohibition.
Myles O'Donnell was an Irish American bootlegger and mobster during the Roaring Twenties in Chicago during Prohibition.
Nathan Kaplan
"Kid Dropper" Nathan Caplin or Kaplan, also known as Jack the Dropper, was an American gangster controlling labor racketeering and extortion in New York City during the post-Worl...
"Kid Dropper" Nathan Caplin or Kaplan, also known as Jack the Dropper, was an American gangster controlling labor racketeering and extortion in New York City during the post-Worl...
Nick Licata (mobster)
Nick "Old Man" Licata (February 20, 1897 - October 19, 1974) was an Italian American mobster who was the Boss of the Los Angeles crime family from 1967 until his death in 1974.
Nick "Old Man" Licata (February 20, 1897 - October 19, 1974) was an Italian American mobster who was the Boss of the Los Angeles crime family from 1967 until his death in 1974.
Nicola Gentile
Nicola Gentile (December 6, 1885 – unknown), also known as Nick Gentile, was a Sicilian mafioso and an organized crime figure in New York City during the 1920s and 1930s.
Nicola Gentile (December 6, 1885 – unknown), also known as Nick Gentile, was a Sicilian mafioso and an organized crime figure in New York City during the 1920s and 1930s.
Owney Madden
Owney "The Killer" Madden (December 18, 1891 – April 24, 1965) was a leading underworld figure in Manhattan, most notable for his involvement in organized crime during Prohibition.
Owney "The Killer" Madden (December 18, 1891 – April 24, 1965) was a leading underworld figure in Manhattan, most notable for his involvement in organized crime during Prohibition.
Pasqualino Lolordo
Pasqualino "Patsy" Lolordo (died January 8, 1929) was an organized crime figure and head of the Chicago chapter of the Unione Siciliana a "front" organization for the Mafia, of which Lolordo was...
Pasqualino "Patsy" Lolordo (died January 8, 1929) was an organized crime figure and head of the Chicago chapter of the Unione Siciliana a "front" organization for the Mafia, of which Lolordo was...
Peter Gusenberg
Peter Gusenberg a.k.a. "Goosey" (September 22nd 1889 Chicago, Illinois- February 14th 1929 Lincoln Park, Chicago), and his brother Frank were German-American contract killers and membe...
Peter Gusenberg a.k.a. "Goosey" (September 22nd 1889 Chicago, Illinois- February 14th 1929 Lincoln Park, Chicago), and his brother Frank were German-American contract killers and membe...
Richard Lonergan
Richard "Peg Leg" Lonergan (January 16, 1900 - December 26, 1925) was an American underworld figure and labor racketeer.
Richard "Peg Leg" Lonergan (January 16, 1900 - December 26, 1925) was an American underworld figure and labor racketeer.
Robert Carey (gangster)
Robert Carey was a Midwestern armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era.
Robert Carey was a Midwestern armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era.
Roger Touhy
Roger Touhy (1898 – December 16, 1959) was an Irish-American mob boss and prohibition-era bootlegger from Chicago, Illinois.
Roger Touhy (1898 – December 16, 1959) was an Irish-American mob boss and prohibition-era bootlegger from Chicago, Illinois.
Rosario DeSimone
Rosario "the Chief" DeSimone, was the head of an Italian crime family that was the predecessor to the Los Angeles crime family of the American Mafia from 1922 to 1925.
Rosario "the Chief" DeSimone, was the head of an Italian crime family that was the predecessor to the Los Angeles crime family of the American Mafia from 1922 to 1925.
Russell Bufalino
Russell A. Bufalino also known as "McGee" and "The Old Man" was the boss of the Northeastern Pennsylvania crime family from 1959 to 1989.
Russell A. Bufalino also known as "McGee" and "The Old Man" was the boss of the Northeastern Pennsylvania crime family from 1959 to 1989.
Salvatore D'Aquila
Salvatore "Toto" D'Aquila (November 1877 Palermo, Sicily – October 10, 1928 Manhattan, New York ) was a New York City mobster from the Mustache Pete-era and the first boss of the Gambino crime f...
Salvatore "Toto" D'Aquila (November 1877 Palermo, Sicily – October 10, 1928 Manhattan, New York ) was a New York City mobster from the Mustache Pete-era and the first boss of the Gambino crime f...
Salvatore Maranzano
Salvatore Maranzano was an organized crime figure from the town of Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, and an early Cosa Nostra boss in the United States.
Salvatore Maranzano was an organized crime figure from the town of Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, and an early Cosa Nostra boss in the United States.
Salvatore Todaro
Salvatore "Black Sam" Todaro (died June 11, 1929) was a Cleveland, Ohio, mobster who briefly acted as the head of the Cleveland crime family during the late 1920s, while the crime family's boss ...
Salvatore "Black Sam" Todaro (died June 11, 1929) was a Cleveland, Ohio, mobster who briefly acted as the head of the Cleveland crime family during the late 1920s, while the crime family's boss ...
Sam Battaglia
Samuel "Teets" Battaglia (June 30, 1908 – January 8, 1973) was a Chicago mobster and high-level member of the Chicago Outfit criminal organization.
Samuel "Teets" Battaglia (June 30, 1908 – January 8, 1973) was a Chicago mobster and high-level member of the Chicago Outfit criminal organization.
Sam DeStefano
Sam "Mad Sam" DeStefano (September 13, 1909 — April 14, 1973) was an Italian-American gangster who became one of the Chicago Outfit's most notorious loan sharks and sociopathic killers.
Sam "Mad Sam" DeStefano (September 13, 1909 — April 14, 1973) was an Italian-American gangster who became one of the Chicago Outfit's most notorious loan sharks and sociopathic killers.
Samuel Morton
Samuel J. "Nails" Morton was a high ranking member of Dean O'Banion's Northside gang.
Samuel J. "Nails" Morton was a high ranking member of Dean O'Banion's Northside gang.
Samuel Weiss (mobster)
Samuel "Sammy" Weiss (c. 1904-) was a New York mobster and an associate of labor racketeer Jacob "Little Augie" Orgen.
Samuel "Sammy" Weiss (c. 1904-) was a New York mobster and an associate of labor racketeer Jacob "Little Augie" Orgen.
Samuzzo Amatuna
Samuel Sammuzzo "Samoots" Amatuna (1899 – November 13, 1925) was a Chicago mobster and member of the Genna Brothers, who served as president of the Unione Siciliane.
Samuel Sammuzzo "Samoots" Amatuna (1899 – November 13, 1925) was a Chicago mobster and member of the Genna Brothers, who served as president of the Unione Siciliane.
Settimo Accardi
Settimo "Big Sam" Accardi (October 23, 1902 Vita, Sicily – December 1977) was a New Jersey mobster who served as capo in the Lucchese crime family's Jersey crew.
Settimo "Big Sam" Accardi (October 23, 1902 Vita, Sicily – December 1977) was a New Jersey mobster who served as capo in the Lucchese crime family's Jersey crew.
Stefano Magaddino
Stefano Magaddino was an American mobster who became the boss of the Buffalo crime family in western New York.
Stefano Magaddino was an American mobster who became the boss of the Buffalo crime family in western New York.
Steve Ferrigno
Stefano "Steve" Ferrigno (May 12, 1900 - November 5, 1930) was a New York mobster of Sicilian origin who led an important Italian criminal gang in the 1920s.
Stefano "Steve" Ferrigno (May 12, 1900 - November 5, 1930) was a New York mobster of Sicilian origin who led an important Italian criminal gang in the 1920s.
Theodore Roe
Teddy Roe (c. 1898 - August 4, 1952) was an African-American mob boss who built an illegal gambling empire in South Side, Chicago during the 1940s and 1950s.
Teddy Roe (c. 1898 - August 4, 1952) was an African-American mob boss who built an illegal gambling empire in South Side, Chicago during the 1940s and 1950s.
Thomas Licavoli
A member of the Licavoli Crime Family, Thomas "Yonnie" Licavoli was a gangster and bootlegger during Prohibition.
A member of the Licavoli Crime Family, Thomas "Yonnie" Licavoli was a gangster and bootlegger during Prohibition.
Tom Dragna
Tom Dragna (1889–1977) was a Sicilian-American bootlegger and mobster who became a member of the Los Angeles crime family.
Tom Dragna (1889–1977) was a Sicilian-American bootlegger and mobster who became a member of the Los Angeles crime family.
Tommy Gagliano
Gaetano "Tommy" Gagliano (1884 − February 16, 1951) was an American gangster who founded the Lucchese crime family, one of the powerful "Five Families" of New York City, and served as its low-pr...
Gaetano "Tommy" Gagliano (1884 − February 16, 1951) was an American gangster who founded the Lucchese crime family, one of the powerful "Five Families" of New York City, and served as its low-pr...
Tommy Lucchese
Gaetano "Tommy" Lucchese, also known as "Tom Brown," or "Three-Finger Brown," was an American mobster who became the Boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York City.
Gaetano "Tommy" Lucchese, also known as "Tom Brown," or "Three-Finger Brown," was an American mobster who became the Boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York City.
Tommy O'Connor (criminal)
Thomas "Terrible Tommy" O'Connor was a gangster who escaped from the Chicago, Illinois courthouse in 1923, only four days before he was to have been executed at the Historical Gallows for the m...
Thomas "Terrible Tommy" O'Connor was a gangster who escaped from the Chicago, Illinois courthouse in 1923, only four days before he was to have been executed at the Historical Gallows for the m...
Tony Accardo
Antonino Joseph Accardo, also known as "Joe Batters" or "Big Tuna", rose from small-time hoodlum to the position of day-to-day boss of the Chicago Outfit in 1947, to ultimately becom...
Antonino Joseph Accardo, also known as "Joe Batters" or "Big Tuna", rose from small-time hoodlum to the position of day-to-day boss of the Chicago Outfit in 1947, to ultimately becom...
Umberto Valenti (gangster)
Umberto Valenti (August 14, 1891 - August 11, 1922) was a Sicilian-born New York City gangster and prominent member of the D'Aquila crime family during the 1910s.
Umberto Valenti (August 14, 1891 - August 11, 1922) was a Sicilian-born New York City gangster and prominent member of the D'Aquila crime family during the 1910s.
Vannie Higgins
Charles "Vannie" Higgins (1897 – June 19, 1932) was a New York mobster and one of the most prominent bootleggers during the Prohibition era.
Charles "Vannie" Higgins (1897 – June 19, 1932) was a New York mobster and one of the most prominent bootleggers during the Prohibition era.
Vernon C. Miller
Vernon C. Miller (August 25, 1896-November 29, 1933) was a freelance Prohibition gunman, bootlegger, bank robber and former sheriff in South Dakota who, as the only identified member of the Kans...
Vernon C. Miller (August 25, 1896-November 29, 1933) was a freelance Prohibition gunman, bootlegger, bank robber and former sheriff in South Dakota who, as the only identified member of the Kans...
Vincent Drucci
Vincent Drucci, also known as "The Schemer" (1898 – April 4, 1927), was an American mobster during Chicago's Prohibition era who served as a lieutenant under Dean O'Banion's North Side Gang and ...
Vincent Drucci, also known as "The Schemer" (1898 – April 4, 1927), was an American mobster during Chicago's Prohibition era who served as a lieutenant under Dean O'Banion's North Side Gang and ...
Vincenzo Rao
Vincenzo John Rao also known as Vincent or Vinny, was a New York City mobster who served as consigliere in the Lucchese crime family.
Vincenzo John Rao also known as Vincent or Vinny, was a New York City mobster who served as consigliere in the Lucchese crime family.
Vito Bonventre
Vito Bonventre (1875 – July 15, 1930) was a New York mobster involved in bootlegging with Brooklyn mobster Cola Schiro throughout the Prohibition era.
Vito Bonventre (1875 – July 15, 1930) was a New York mobster involved in bootlegging with Brooklyn mobster Cola Schiro throughout the Prohibition era.
Vito Genovese
Vito "Don Vito" Genovese was an Italian-born American mobster and crime boss who rose to power in America during the Castellammarese War to later become leader of the Genovese crime family.
Vito "Don Vito" Genovese was an Italian-born American mobster and crime boss who rose to power in America during the Castellammarese War to later become leader of the Genovese crime family.
Walter Stevens
Walter Stevens (1877-1939?) was a freelance enforcer and "hitman," popularly known as, "dean of the Chicago gunmen," during Prohibition.
Walter Stevens (1877-1939?) was a freelance enforcer and "hitman," popularly known as, "dean of the Chicago gunmen," during Prohibition.
Waxey Gordon
Waxey Gordon was an American gangster who specialized in bootlegging and illegal gambling.
Waxey Gordon was an American gangster who specialized in bootlegging and illegal gambling.
William Colbeck
William "Dint" Colbeck (November 17, 1890 - February 17, 1943) was a St. Louis politician and organized crime figure involved in bootlegging and illegal gambling.
William "Dint" Colbeck (November 17, 1890 - February 17, 1943) was a St. Louis politician and organized crime figure involved in bootlegging and illegal gambling.
William Egan (gangster)
William Egan (June 7, 1884 - October 31, 1921) was a St. Louis politician and organized crime figure involved in bootlegging and illegal gambling.
William Egan (June 7, 1884 - October 31, 1921) was a St. Louis politician and organized crime figure involved in bootlegging and illegal gambling.