Organized Crime: Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso (8/24/24)
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Organized Crime: Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso (8/24/24)
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Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso was a notorious and feared figure in the American Mafia, serving as the underboss of the Lucchese crime family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1940, he...
show moreCasso was involved in numerous criminal enterprises, including labor racketeering, drug trafficking, and extortion. He was directly responsible for or ordered dozens of murders, earning a reputation as one of the most dangerous men in the Mafia. His nickname, "Gaspipe," symbolized the fear he instilled, and he became infamous for his involvement in high-profile criminal schemes like the "Windows Case" and for his corrupt relationships with law enforcement officers, most notably the "Mafia Cops."
Despite his power, Casso's empire began to crumble in the 1990s as law enforcement targeted key Mafia figures. After being captured by the FBI, he turned informant, but his unreliable and manipulative behavior led to a lengthy prison sentence. Casso died in prison in 2020, leaving behind a legacy of terror and a cautionary tale about the dark consequences of a life dedicated to crime and power.
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