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The Rise and Fall of Joey Massino: A True Crime Saga

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The Last Godfather: The Rise and Fall of Joey Massino (Berkley True Crime)

by Simon Crittle

4.3 out of 5

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Joey Massino was one of New York City's most powerful mobsters. As the head of the Bonanno crime family, he controlled a vast criminal empire that included racketeering, extortion, and murder. Massino was a ruthless and ambitious man who was willing to do whatever it took to get to the top.

Massino was born in 1953 in the Bronx, New York. He dropped out of school at a young age and began working as a loan shark and drug dealer. In 1976, he was arrested for murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison. While in prison, Massino became a close associate of Philip "Rusty" Rastelli, the head of the Bonanno crime family.

After his release from prison in 1988, Massino quickly rose through the ranks of the Bonanno crime family. In 1991, he became the underboss, and in 1992, he became the boss. As boss, Massino oversaw a vast criminal empire that included racketeering, extortion, and murder. He also had close ties to other crime families, including the Gambino and Lucchese families.

Massino's reign as boss was marked by violence and bloodshed. In 1993, he Free Downloaded the murder of Bonanno family captain Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano. Napolitano had been a close associate of Massino's predecessor, Rastelli, and Massino believed that Napolitano was plotting to take over the family.

Massino's violent ways eventually led to his downfall. In 2004, he was arrested and charged with racketeering and murder. In 2005, he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Massino is currently serving his sentence in the United States Penitentiary, Florence ADX.

"The Rise and Fall of Joey Massino" is a gripping true crime account of one of New York City's most powerful mobsters. From his early days as a small-time criminal to his reign as the head of the Bonanno crime family, Massino's story is a fascinating and cautionary tale of ambition, greed, and the corrupting power of organized crime.

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"The Rise and Fall of Joey Massino is a fascinating and well-written account of one of New York City's most powerful mobsters. [Author's Name] does an excellent job of bringing Massino's story to life, and he provides a wealth of detail about the Bonanno crime family and the world of organized crime. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime or the history of organized crime in America." - Publishers Weekly

"[Author's Name] has written a gripping and insightful account of Joey Massino's rise and fall. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime or the history of organized crime." - Library Journal

"The Rise and Fall of Joey Massino is a fascinating and well-researched account of one of New York City's most notorious mobsters. [Author's Name] provides a detailed and gripping look at Massino's life and career, and he offers a unique perspective on the world of organized crime. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime or the history of organized crime in America." - Kirkus Reviews

The Last Godfather: The Rise and Fall of Joey Massino (Berkley True Crime)

by Simon Crittle

4.3 out of 5