Outfit Capo Lee Magnafichi
Posted on 18. Nov, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in History, Organized Crime
Eligio Magnafichi became the proud father to his second son, Lee, on January 10th, 1927. The name Lee is the Americanized version of Eligio. Eligio’s son, Lee, grew up in the Galewood/Montclare area of Chicago near Harlem Avenue and Grand Avenue. Lee was the third child of four children, which included Evelyn (who I know [...]
Outfit Boss John DiFronzo Is A Double Agent?
Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in Current Events, Organized Crime
According to my sources, rumors are swirling in the Cicero-based faction of the Chicago Outfit that the number of the defendants in the landmark Family Secrets case who strongly suspect that Chicago Outfit boss Johnny DiFronzo is a double agent is growing. During the Family Secrets trial federal witness Nick Calabrese testified that John DiFronzo [...]
Tony Spilotro And Valerie Percy
Posted on 18. Sep, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in History, Organized Crime
It has been my long intention to write this piece, though I have been unable to select the right time to focus on it. However, the recent passing of former U.S. Senator Charles H. Percy has compelled me to move forward. Ironically, today is the day that Valerie Percy lost her life 45-years ago; and [...]
Sam (Dyno) DeStefano
Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in History, Organized Crime
Not quite one full decade into the twentieth century – September 13, 1909 – something occurred that would change the Midwest region of the United States of America for the next 63-years, seven months and one day. Sam “Mad Sam” DeStefano (known as Dyno to his Outfit cronies) was born. His legendary, blood-curdling reputation, replete [...]
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