Connelly, Catherine

Joe Valachi's Testimony on the Mafia. Abridged.

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ISBN 13:: 9781482533156
author:: Connelly, Catherine
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 394
Dimensions:: 27.9 x 21.6 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, True Crime, Organized Crime,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 7 working days

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Joe Valachi's Testimony on the Mafia. Abridged. In 1973, Joe Valachi, a high-ranking member of the American Mafia, became the first member of the organization to turn informant. His testimony revealed a complex web of crime families and individuals, exposing the inner workings of the Mafia in the United States. Valachi's revelations included the existence of five crime families in New York and one in New Jersey, as well as details about the organization's structure and membership. He identified 289 made men in New York, providing a unique insight into the lives of those involved in organized crime. This abridged version of Valachi's testimony offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the American Mafia, shedding light on the inner workings of the organization and the individuals who were part of it.

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