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1918 in organized crime

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See also: 1917 in organized crime, other events of 1918, 1919 in organized crime and the list of 'years in Organized Crime'.

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Events

  • Frankie Yale takes leadership of the Unione Siciliane after founder Ignazio "the Wolf" Lupo is convicted of numerous charges ranging from extortion to murder.
  • Black Hand member Pasquale Biondo is convicted of the murder of an Akron, Ohio police officer.
  • Tong leader Mock Duck, upon his release from Sing Sing prison, retires from crime.
  • June 6 - Ciro Terranova is charged with ordering the deaths of Charles Lombardi, Joe DiMarco, and Michael Hayes, however the case is later dropped.

    • Births

  • Michael James Genovese, Pittsburgh crime family Boss and possible cousin of Vito Genovese
  • January 31 - Philip Rastelli "Rusty", Bonanno crime family Don

    • References

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