Mafia
The Story of the First Mob Boss to Turn Rat
Ralph Natale worked his way near the top of American Mafia life when he became boss in Philadelphia. But after being betrayed by his own, he made real history by becoming a federal witness.
Lessons Learned from Investigating Your Mother's Brutal Murder
Leah Carroll's mother was strangled to death by a mob-connected drug dealer, and her dad succumbed to alcoholism. Now she's telling their story.
'We'd Meet in Secret Places the FBI Didn't Know About' – An Interview with the 'Goodfellas' Writer
Nicholas Pileggi hung out with the real-life Henry Hill and wrote the book Scorsese's iconic film was based on, and the screenplay for the film itself.
Why Prosecutors Believe the Mafia Played a Role in the Italian Earthquake Deaths
It may be a natural disaster, but the complex relationship between organised crime and the aftermath of earthquakes goes back decades.
Why 'Mafia III' Should Tackle Race Head On
'Mafia III' has all the sights and sounds of the 60s, but are they more than just window dressing?
What the Latest Mafia Bust Says About Organized Crime
The East Coast sweep charged 46 people and shows that even if the schemes change, some mobsters never will.
What It's Like to Grow Up in the Mafia
We sat down with Frank DiMatteo, author of new book 'The President Street Boys: Growing up Mafia,' to talk about what it was like being a part of the Gallo crime family.
Are Representations of the Italian Mafia in Film Actually Realistic?
We went to Rome's Suburra, the location of a new modern-Mafia film, to find out.
Why 2002 Was Possibly the Most Important Year in Video Gaming History
From 'Hitman 2' to 'Vice City' via the second Metal Gear Solid, the gaming landscape was changing for the better.
The Strange Saga of the 'Odd Father,' the Mob Boss Who Faked Mental Illness
Vincent "Chin" Gigante would often engage in bizarre behavior that ranged from chatting with parking meters to pissing on the street.
A Brief History of Donald Trump and the Mafia
In the 1980s, the budding real estate mogul had a soft spot for wise guys.
Letizia Battaglia's Stunning Photos of Sicily's Mafia Men and the Pain They Caused
We spoke to the octogenarian photojournalist about her life behind the camera.