Around 1980, the group switched to methamphetamine and with it came the need for a more hierarchical organization: a b c d Jessica Lussenhop (15 February 2006). "Robbin' Hood - After months of legal wrangling, the story of Philly's K&A gang finally gets published". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013 . Retrieved 29 July 2012. Scarfo had recently inducted member Pasquale "Pat the Cat" Spirito murdered in 1983. During the Riccobene War, Spirito switched sides and aligned himself with Scarfo, but was killed for turning down a murder contract on Riccobene's brother. [35] But Scarfo's downfall began on September 14, 1984, when Scarfo loyalist Salvatore Testa was murdered. [44] Despite Testa serving faithfully under Scarfo and committing several murders on his behalf, Scarfo granted his underboss Salvatore Merlino permission to kill Testa for breaking off his engagement with Merlino's daughter. After this, other members and families saw Scarfo as untrustworthy and paranoid. He also started to earn a negative reputation within his organisation, which led to members turning informant in the late 1980s. After Merlino's drinking problem got out of hand, Scarfo demoted him to soldier and promoted his nephew Phil Leonetti as his new underboss. The K&A burglary crew was a coalition of "crew chiefs" and the organization was a horizontal one in terms of structure. [4]

FOX 29 News Philadelphia | WTXF". Myfoxphilly.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2011 . Retrieved January 22, 2016.Simmons, Rose (February 1, 1990). "Mafia Trial Shows Muscle Of 'Old One' ". Philly.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016 . Retrieved November 3, 2015. To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos. This article is about the criminal organisation. For a group of Jamaican individuals who operate in New York City, see Jamaican Posse. uses primary source documents, including confidential law enforcement files, court transcripts and interviews; Ligambi stabilized the family when he took over, [86] maintained membership and restored relations with the New York families. [87] His inner circle included longtime Philadelphia mobsters Joseph "Mousie" Massimino, Gateon Lucibello, and Anthony Staino. [84]

Braun, Stephen (May 4, 2001). "This Mob Shot Its Brains Out". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 28, 2011 . Retrieved September 13, 2011.As demonstrated by the manner in which meetings were run, oaths and rules were prevalent so that the group could avoid exposure. A secrecy oath was required to be taken by the members to ensure secrecy and that members would not disclose important information. The oath also swore to report any violations of the oath under risk to family and other members. A strict set of written rules were created to govern these meetings, as well. For example, each member upon entry to meetings was required to be searched by authorized members. Only the presiding member at the meeting was allowed to appoint who could carry weapons. MOB IN PHILADELPHIA IS CALLED 'FRAGMENTED' BY 11TH KILLING". The New York Times. January 13, 1982 . Retrieved July 9, 2022. Shot in a parking lot at 3700 Brown St. in Philadelphia for cheating Tyrone "Fat Ty" Palmer on the Richard "Red Paul" Harris narcotics deal. a b Volk, Steve. "What Ever Happened to the South Philly Mob". Philadelphia Magazine. Archived from the original on February 24, 2015 . Retrieved March 25, 2015.

Mob Boss Sentenced To 14 Years Joseph Licata Admitted Having Headed A Loan-sharking And Gambling Ring In The '80s". Philly.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016 . Retrieved February 2, 2013. George Fresolone – former soldier. During his imprisonment for illegal gambling and loansharking, Fresolone became an informant for the New Jersey State police in 1988. He recorded more than 400 conversations and his information was responsible for the indictment of nearly 40 mobsters. [245] [246] He wore a wire during his ceremony in July 1990 to become an official member of the Philadelphia mob. [247] He died in 2002. Philly mob associate based in North Jersey. Killed by Philip "Philly Fay" Casale in Newark, New Jersey for being a suspected police informer. Bender, William (June 10, 2011). "The bookie and the Biq Squeeze". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020 . Retrieved January 30, 2020.

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The members of Junior M.A.F.I.A. met as childhood friends of The Notorious B.I.G.. All the members were under the age of twenty when the group was formed. The group was formed from three separate groups and four individuals if not including The 6s, or 666, (Lil' Cease, Bugsy, Capone, Chico, and Nino Brown), The Snakes (cousins Larceny and Trife), (solo artist) Klepto/Kleptomaniac who was responsible for introducing The Notorious Big to Versace and Moschino styled rap lyrics, Mr. Bristal, Chico Del Vec, and Lil' Kim, (a.k.a. Big Momma and or The Lieutenant), the only female artist in the group. The 6s knew The Notorious B.I.G. before he was rapping. The Notorious B.I.G. acted as the "godfather" to the group. [2] Debut [ edit ] Harry Dog', Dudus' 'ex-lieutenant', shot dead in West Kingston". Loop News. 31 January 2021. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021 . Retrieved 4 February 2021.

a b "FBI Makes Major La Cosa Nostra Arrests In Philadelphia". Archived from the original on August 23, 2011 . Retrieved May 25, 2011. Bender, William; Zalot, Morgan (December 13, 2012). "Apparent mob hit in South Philadelphia". Philadelphia Media Network. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016 . Retrieved December 30, 2012.

Testa succeeded Angelo Bruno as boss of the Philadelphia crime family. [162] Testa was killed by a nail bomb as he walked onto the porch of his house. [163] Philly mob soldier and older brother of Harry Riccobene. [188] Killed by the Stanfa crew in South Philadelphia. He had testified against the Philly Mafia in 1984 and had entered the witness protection program, [189] but, due to his inability to follow rules, he was removed from the program. He decided to return to South Philadelphia in the early 90s, despite being advised against returning to Philadelphia by authorities and his family. Upon his return, he was soon after killed for his past testimony. [190] [191] Guest appearances [ edit ] List of non-single album appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Shot and killed, allegedly by Merlino and Steven Mazzone, for having an affair with Mazzone's wife. He was reportedly buried on farm property in New Jersey and his car was disposed of. a b Anastasia, George (April 25, 1996). "2 figures in mob case profess innocence; one smells a setup". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved September 18, 2022.