Second City Cop

I wanted to showcase a new site that I have added to my list of Friends of the Chicago Syndicate. Growing up in a cop family and still having many friends "on the job", I immediately appreciated Second City Cop.

For those with similar backgrounds, you will recognize the sarcasm and wit that fill most posts. The comments section are also filled with that same "cop attitude" and jargon. If you are not from the Windy City, this site will give you a great window into the men and women in blue's view on what makes Chicago the so called "City That Works".

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More Information on Mob Driver and Hit Man Gerry Carusiello?

Recently, I have been emailing with one of my readers regarding Gerry Carusiello. The reader included a link from Alan May over at American Mafia. In particular, he wanted to know more about Carusiello who is mentioned in the following excerpt.

September 18, 1976 – Gerald Carusiello was found shot seven times in the back in an apartment development in Addison, Illinois. Carusiello had served as a driver for Chicago Outfit boss Joey Aiuppa. Carusiello was believed to have been one of the torture slayers involved in the execution of several burglars who had the temerity to rob the home of Anthony Accardo.

The only thing that I could add is that I do not believe that the date above is correct. My understanding is that Carusiello was found dead in 1979. Earlier that year, the body of John Borsellino was found in a farm field near the Will-Cook Border. Both Borsellino and Carusiello were believed to have worked together on the burglar executions. Outside of that, I am not aware of much more regarding Carusiello.

Can anybody add any new information on Carusiello? Feel free to drop me a line.

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Operation Family Secrets Mob Murder Victims

I have been asked from time to time whether various individuals were among the 18 victims that were allegedly murdered by the defendants in the Operation Family Secrets indictments. Below you will find a list of the victims along with the dates of their respective murders.

Michael Albergo in Chicago in August 1970

Daniel Seifert in Bensenville on September 27, 1974

Paul Haggerty in Chicago on June 24, 1976

Henry Cosentino on March 15, 1977

John Mendell in Chicago on January 16, 1978

Donald Renno and Vincent Moretti in Cicero on January 31, 1978

William and Charlotte Dauber in Will County on July 2, 1980

William Petrocelli in Cicero on December 30, 1980

Michael Cagnoni in DuPage County on June 24, 1981

Nicholas D'Andrea in Chicago Heights on September 13, 1981

Richard D. Ortiz / Arthur Morawski in Cicero on July 23, 1983

Emil Vaci in Phoenix on June 7, 1986

Anthony and Michael Spilotro in DuPage Co. on June 14, 1986

John Fecarotta in Chicago on September 14, 1986

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