Elmwood Park’s Finest – Part II
Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in Current Events, Organized Crime
By the time you finish reading this article, I might remind you of Clara Peller, the now late Chicago-born actress, whose fame stems from a Wendy’s commercial and her deadpan delivery of the line, “Where’s the beef?!” My concern, however, does not revolve around an obsession with ground chuck. My query is centered on a [...]
An Interview With Gangster Michael Magnafichi
Posted on 09. Apr, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in Organized Crime
In recent days I had the rare opportunity of interviewing a purported ‘made’ member of the Chicago Outfit, although, I did not ask him to confirm his ‘made’ status as a Chicago gangster. His name is Michael G. Magnafichi. From what I understand, Michael has been retired from the Outfit for at least 10-years. Please understand [...]
Vito Victorious With Five Year Sentence
Posted on 02. Aug, 2010 by Joseph Fosco in Organized Crime
Originally, I would have been happy to see Vito “Drumhead” Scavo demoted to lieutenant. Going to prison for five years and losing his pension is a fantasy turned reality. The funniest part is that Scavo should be going away for a lot more than just five years. If I could give Scavo one piece of [...]
The Outfit’s Rose: A Tribute To The Late Clara Cerone
Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Joseph Fosco in Announcements, Organized Crime
What Princess Diana was to England, Clara Cerone was to the Chicago Outfit. I know it sounds tacky, but I am being sincere. Aunt Clara, as I called her, was like a second mother to me, a source of happiness and personal strength that buoyed me through many tough times. I write this article a [...]
No Rimshot For Vito ‘Drumhead’ Scavo As Andersson Takes The Case
Posted on 26. Apr, 2009 by Joseph Fosco in Organized Crime
On the morning of April 23, 2009, I rushed to the Dirksen Federal building in Chicago with a postal money order in hand. I needed it to secure the services of the U.S. Marshals Office to serve the defendants in my civil RICO complaint (which accuses members and associates of the Chicago Outfit of extorting and [...]
Recent Comments