Part 7/10:
- Albert Anastasia’s assassination: A well-known murder in a barber’s chair that was allegedly sanctioned by top Mafia leaders like Carlo Gambino and Vito Genovese—marking the violent end for one of the most feared contract killers.
He also covers the mysterious death of Rellis, who fell to his death from a hotel window—an incident many suspect was mob retaliation to silence him as he prepared to testify.
The Rise and Fall of Mob Power
Francis reflects on the inevitable demise of these crime groups. The mob, once dominant with vast influence over politics, gambling, and law enforcement, eventually crumbled under legal pressure. Notably, figures like Vito Genovese died in prison, and others like Costello managed to fade away into natural death, avoiding prolonged conflict.