ST. Petersburg Times. Sin embargo, Santo Traficante Jr. mostraba una seguridad y un aplomo dignos de mejor causa: Cuando le mencion a Fidel Castro y su insurreccin, Santo adopt un tono burln. The mob was running Heroin, stolen cars and other illegal contraband between Cuba and the USA. The first boss of the Tampa Mafia, Ignazio Italiano, died in 1930. Kantors take on it all was that up to a point Ruby wasnt supposed to kill anyone. Jim, I know this is slightly off topic, but would you elaborate on the whole Mather, Collins Radio mystery and how you feel it relates to Oswalds failed execution in the Texas Theater? [12] During his testimony, Trafficante also admitted for the first time that he had worked with the CIA from 1960 to 1961 for an attempt to poison Castro but stated that his role was only as an interpreter between CIA officials and Cuban exiles. IMHO, he had already been ordered to kill him. Ruby apparently lived nearby. I have no idea if this is true, though it does seem solid that the WCC was used for various purposes, including as a stop-gap covert action agency during the time between the disbandment of the OSS and the growth of CIA operational power. [19], In 2005, Lamar Waldron and Thom Hartmann's book Ultimate Sacrifice said that Trafficante was behind an aborted plot to kill Kennedy in Tampa on November 18, 1963. In the film we see Leavelle cautiously, and somewhat haltingly, walk Oswald toward the vehicle; in Jacksons photo we recognize that the moment Ruby lunges, Leavelle physically recoils. After his father died in 1954, he became the head in Tampa and took over his fathers interests in Cuba. Some suggest organized crime enjoyed protection by law enforcement during this period in Dallas history. He offered to pay $150,000 to have Castro killed, but Roselli declined any pay and introduced Maheu to two men he referred to as "Sam Gold" and "Joe." Record information. Second, to Ken S, as someone else said above, the whole Carl Mather,Collins Radio, Texas Theater matter is dealt with well in Jim Douglass book, pgs. Diaz was a confirmed hit man connected to Santo Trafficante, long a suspect in the JFK plot. Leaving aside Andersons motivations, which are quite dubious in and of themselves, Joe Shimons name usually brings in the distinct odor of rat in its wake. New York: Barricade Books. Such a series of odd scenarios. For the more serious posters on here, your criticism of this concept is welcome. OswaldIF he had continued on his path would have been able to ring his doorbell within 2 or 3 minutes. After Trafficante died in 1987, his widow lived in their home until her death last year. I believe he was a tortured soul. I may have seen this page but dont mind to bookmark this page in my JFK folder lol. He headed the Trafficante crime family from 1954 to 1987 and controlled organized criminal operations in Florida and Cuba, which had previously been consolidated from several rival gangs by his father, Santo Trafficante Sr. Trafficante maintained links to the Bonanno crime family in New York City, but was more closely allied with Sam Giancana in Chicago. He owed over $40,000 in back taxes. Why has so little known information about LHO been submitted to designated investigations ? If I was him, I wouldnt either. The dictator of Cuba, Fulgencio Batista, received a large cut of the profits. Exactly. At the very least, they highlight probable cooperation between CIA and the DC police. He headed the . He hints that Rosselli and Giancana were killed to keep the name of one man, who operated a large, illegal business, out of the anti-Castro plot stories. Ive read what I could find with limited time on the rosetta stone reference over the years. Kengood point, Mexico was definitely part of the Heroin Hub. On March 17, 1987, Trafficante died at the age of 72 at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston where he had gone for heart surgery. six months later he told a grand jury about it. He was like an uncle to Santo Trafficante Jr., who took over the syndicate and grew it into the largest in the state and one that extended into Cuba. Illegal activities by the mob and CIA were interwovenguns and drugs. They cut to a scene on the the corner of Elm and Houston. But let me add one more thing. By: Gary Revel. According to Larry Crafards testimony, it was unusual for Ruby to be carrying his revolver, but somehow the idea of Ruby stalking Oswald has never resonated with me. Because in that same film, you can see him hiding behind an officer. I dont think Olsen talked him into anything. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. His only rival for criminal rackets in the Tampa Bay area was Italian Mafia boss Ignacio Antinori.[2]. Read the testimony of Domingo Benavides, the witness closest to the killer who says he got a good look. But lets not forget the probability that Ruby may have faced prison time soon anyhow. From Admin Folder L-4. Werent there dozens of news people at the conference that could have informed Wade? According to Trafficante soldier John Mamone, when he was formally "made" or inducted, into the local Mafia by Steve Raffa in the mid 1990s, the ceremony took place at Malio's. Hillsborough Avenue also has a few choice locations. Very ballsy and unsubtle. P.S. In fact, I believe I read in Ralph G. Martins book A Hero For Our Time: An Intimate Story of the Kennedy Years, that he quotes an upset RFK asking if the CIA did it. The family suspected the perpetrator was Charlie Wall and consequently, in 1955, had him killed. "The Everything Mafia Book, Second Edition". Since Ruby was hanging around the DPD all three days, even posing as a reporter for a Jewish journal, he was the perfect choice. The dictator of Cuba, Fulgencio Batista, received a large cut of the profits. Required fields are marked *. He was supposedly bereft over the tragedy of the whole thing but his overall demeanor didnt reflect that early on. Rafael Garcia Bango was not present in Cubelas trial. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Mr. Traffi-cante is survived by his loving family, wife, Geraldine "Gerry" L. Trafficante; sons, Dino Jose and Joseph Frank Trafficante; daughters,. "The Silent Don: The Criminal Underworld of Santo Trafficante Jr". My own idea is that Trafficante would not risk calling Ruby himself. Do it or your dead. However, from the moment Oswald avoided the gun in the mid-section at the TSBD he was a man being stalked. Apparently White, while he was a district director for the FBN in Chicago in 1945 recruited Ruby as his informant. He had already been to the press showing, in disguise, with his gun in his pocket. Its no wonder that, after reading Touched by Fire, country music legend, George Jones, wrote Frank Griffin to say: I thoroughly enjoyed the book and former President George H.W. Ive read the statements made by Leavelles granddaughter (if memory serves) and she seems to be highly credible and in fact her reflections are very poignant. Interesting person, Olsen. Along with you. On March 8, 1938, Wall's closest associate, Evaristo "Tito" Rubio, was shot on his porch. Id add Del Valle via Trafficante in Florida in Florida along with the Campisis and Civellos in dallas to start with. Maybe my imagination, but thats a look of recognition. why was Ruby the one to correct Wade? TRAFFICANTE, Santo Jose, 72, of Tampa, passed away July 13, 2010,surround-ed by his loving family. CHIEF DEPUTY BILL DECKER APPEARED AS A !!! My feeling. Those who argue that Oswald was a lone assassin frequently take facts out of context, and this is a prime example. I dont think obstruction of justice would apply to a Presidentially-appointed fact-finding commission. Doesnt seem too subtle. After the hearings ended the Trafficante's returned to Tampa to find out that Italiano had just fled to Mexico, leaving Jimmy Lumia the biggest mobster in the city. And he asked Russ Knight who Earl Warren was. 24 Jul 1975 MFR on Santos . I do like Dulles for an individual complicit in the assassination, but I have a hard time swallowing the idea that he would allow himself to be put on the committee. In mid-October, U.S. [14] He repeated the claim two days later on ABC's Good Morning America,[15] in Newfield's Frontline report entitled JFK, Hoffa and Mob broadcast in November 1992,[16] and again in his 1994 autobiography Mob Lawyer. What is not is his stalking of O. The Mob simply called in their marker. Same for the idea of shooting Tippit, figuring that the resp[onding cops would kill Oswald. How did they persuade the media moguls at the time, i.e., Henry Luce, Norman Chandler, the Dealey family among so many others across the nation, to not only stand down in their own investigations but further, to support the Warren Commission results and how, long after the deaths of those mob members could their gangs and family members have enforced their code of silence at such a high level? Upon completion at each level, the conspiracy to kill JFK was operational and executable by 11/22/1963, just in time for Dallas, Texas the city itself symbolic of OIL money and power, the South, and conservative [war industry] leaders. "[11] He said that Trafficante complained about the honesty of the Kennedys and their "attacks" on Jimmy Hoffa and other associates. [14], Ragano also claimed that Trafficante, four days prior to his death, delivered a deathbed confession which suggested that Marcello was meant to assassinate Robert F. Kennedy instead of his brother, the President. Specter appeared to drop the ball when he ought to have pressed for more detailed answers to straight forward and basic questions. The Trafficante crime family, also known as the Tampa Mafia, is an Italian-American Mafia crime family based in Tampa, Florida. However, lately mention has been made of the timing of the Oswald move, from the Dallas Police Station and the what were the chances of Ruby showing up within seconds of the transfer being completed. Mr. and Mrs. Campisi promptly paid him a visit. HSCA Press Release on organized Crime. Certainly looks like Ruby was stalking Oswald than him acting spontaneously or in desperation. It seems strange that a conspiratorial Ruby wouldve made that correction at the press conference. Wasnt that his duty in a full investigation of the presidenfs death? He was so happy and said a few thighs about how great this was that his lawyers date or girlfriend left in disgust. Ive even read your excellent Destiny Betrayed. About Mather, did not wish to appear dense, just thought you might have a different take. Ronnie Wayne, do you believe that Trafficante, Giancana, Roselli could have mastered a cover-up to the extent that has been in effect for five decades? The next day he was stabbed. LoScalzo controlled a much smaller family, over the years many of the older mobsters retired or died and were not replaced with new members. Even if they had been neighbors. [6] Trafficante Jr. would frequently meet with Lucchese in New York City for dinner. He wanted others to do it. Garcia Bango stayed in Madrid. Your email address will not be published. Leslie, to your first sentence: Absolutely not, no way in hell the mob did it themselves and were then covered up for. The FBN had managed safehouses for the behviour modification project, part of which involved administering drugs such as LSD to uinwitting subjects in those safehouses. From Admin Folder H-1. In a highly sophisticated cover-up operation, Rubys emotional response at that news conference would have been a key element. What we do know, however, is that Joe Campisi visisted Ruby in jail after his arrest. He was convicted in 1999, and was sentenced to 60 days in prison. Why, as a trained law enforcement officer didnt Leavelle lurch forward to impede Ruby or at least attempt to pull or push Oswald out of harms way? Bliss, A.J., "MAKING A SUNBELT PLACE: TAMPA, FLORIDA," 19231964, Ph.D. dissertation, 2010, This page was last edited on 26 April 2023, at 22:36. Then, when Oswald attempted the call to John Hurt, that was it. I have a 9 mm Beretta 92 fs pistol . From there, I believe that the dye was cast. The whole Tippit thing is just off. Interestingly, all that Oswald had to do was walk all the way down Zang to get to the Texas Theater yet, and obviously, he detoured TOWARD Jack Rubys Apartment (on S. Ewing). Rather than look at specific organizations as suspect, look at specific key players in the JFK assassination. Dusty, toss Laredo and Mexico into your post and it will be near perfect. Santo Trafficante Jr Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 - March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. The other guys are two doctors, who say they'll testify if they're summoned to court. Yet when it comes to naming the mastermind, he pussyfoots around, puts on at least a show of emotion and says he cant name the one man responsible. It is time to end the protection of self interest, and free up information in order that we can know the truth. Jack Ruby was a small-time hood whose criminal activity was restricted to bullying patrons and dancers, dabbling in local prostitution, illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and the like. His actions would fit with that. Santo Trafficanti Collection: MyHeritage Family Trees Site name: Anselmi Family Website Site manager: Amy Beth Casey (Anselmi) Birth: Nov 15 1914 - Tampa, FL Death: Mar 17 1987 - Houston, TX Parents: Santo Trafficanti, Maria Giuseppa Trafficanti (born Cacciatori) Wife: Josephine Trafficanti (born Marchese) View the Record http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ruby+shoots+oswald&FORM=VIRE2#view=detail&mid=90A76130EDBD7C0E6FB390A76130EDBD7C0E6FB3, re: Ronnie Wayne Salcines was observed at the properties the weekend of June 9, 1967. Mark my words, this man Kennedy is in trouble, and he will get what is coming to himhe is going to be hit.. Such a trial could have revealed inconvenient truths about the relationship between Ruby, Dallas Police, and the killing of J.D. The Silent The Criminal Underworld of Santo Trafficante Jr. exposes the life and ruthless times of one of America's most powerful and feared mob bosses. The real plan was deeper and darker.
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