GANGSTERS
Life imitates art: here are some famous mobsters who inspired famous characters in movies and TV
We have all seen famous movies and TV shows featuring larger-than-life characters. But, did you know they are often inspired by real people?
GANG MEMBER WHO LED FIREBOMBING ATTACKS THAT TARGETED BLACK PEOPLE SENTENCED TO PRISON
The Big Hazard gang targeted four apartments occupied by Blacks to try to force them out of their housing, prosecutors said. Seven other gang members were charged.
BODY PRESUMED TO BELONG TO MEXICAN CARTEL LEADER FOUND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC ON PARK BENCH
A body wrapped in black plastic and believed to be that of a Mexican gang leader who turned his back on a powerful drug cartel was found dead.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT: THE STORIES OF SEVEN MOB BOSSES WHO WENT TO JAIL
Here is the story of seven mob bosses who spent time behind bars. The people featured included Al Capone, John Gotti, Frank Lucas and Whitey Bulger
BOSTON LATIN KINGS GANG LEADER ADMITS TO CRIMES, FACES DECADES IN FEDERAL PRISON
When the arrests were made, agents seized dozens of guns, six motorcycles, six cars, an ATV, three jet skis, $38,000 and drugs.
DEEP DIVE: BEER, BULLETS & BLOODSHED: HOW THE MOB CONQUERED AMERICA
Booze – and blood – flowed freely in Prohibition-era America as rival gangs fought to slake the nation’s thirst.
GANGSTER LAND: MEET LUCKY LUCIANO, THE REAL GODFATHER
He controlled everything – except death
