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Family Secrets: The Case That Crippled The Chicago Mob
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Even In Chicago, A City Steeped In Mob History And Legend, The Family Secrets Case Was A True Spectacle When It Made It To Court In 2007. A Top Mob Boss, A Reputed Consigliere, And Other Highprofile Members Of The Chicago Outfit Were Accused In A Total Of Eighteen Gangland Killings, Revealing Organized Crimes Ruthless Grip On The City Throughout The 1960S, 1970S, And 1980S.Painting A Vivid Picture Of Murder, Courtroom Drama, Family Loyalties And Disloyalties, Journalist Jeff Coen Accurately Portrays The Chicago Outfits Coldbloodedand Sometimes Incompetentkillers And Their Crimes In The Case That Brought Them Down. In 1998 Frank Calabrese Jr. Volunteered To Wear A Wire To Gather Evidence Against His Father, A Vicious Loan Shark Who Strangled Most Of His Victims With A Rope Before Slitting Their Throats To Ensure They Were Dead. Frank Jr. Went After His Uncle Nick As Well, A Calculating But Sometimes Bumbling Hit Man Who Would Become One Of The Highestranking Turncoats In Mob History, Admitting He Helped Strangle, Stab, Shoot, And Bomb Victims Who Got In The Mobs Way, And Turning Evidence Against His Brother Frank.The Chicago Courtroom Took On The Look And Feel Of A Movie Set As Chicagos Most Colorful Mobsters And Their Equally Flamboyant Attorneys Paraded Through And Performed: James Jimmy Light Marcello, The Acting Head Of The Chicago Mob; Joey The Clown Lombardo, One Of Chicagos Most Eccentric Mobsters; Paul The Indian Schiro; And A Former Chicago Police Officer, Anthony Twan Doyle, Among Others.Recreating Events From Court Transcripts, Police Records, Interviews, And Notes Taken Day After Day As The Story Unfolded In Court, Coen Provides A Riveting Wideangle View And One Of The Best Accounts On Record Of The Inner Workings Of The Chicago Syndicate And Its Control Over The Citys Streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Family Secrets: The Case That Crippled the Chicago Mob'? A: The book focuses on the Family Secrets case, which exposed the Chicago Outfit's involvement in organized crime and detailed the trials of several high-profile mobsters in connection with multiple gangland killings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Family Secrets' is Jeff Coen, a journalist known for his in-depth coverage of organized crime in Chicago.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing a durable and high-quality option for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Family Secrets' contain? A: The book contains 400 pages, offering a comprehensive look at the events surrounding the Family Secrets case.
- Q: When was 'Family Secrets' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2009.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Family Secrets: The Case That Crippled the Chicago Mob' is a first edition.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include new and mint condition, same-day dispatch for orders received before 12 noon, guaranteed packaging, and a no-quibbles return policy.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Crime & Criminal Biographies.
- Q: Can you summarize the content of 'Family Secrets'? A: The book provides a detailed account of the Family Secrets case, highlighting courtroom drama, mob history, and the personal stories of mobsters involved, as well as the evidence gathered against them.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about organized crime in Chicago? A: Jeff Coen paints a vivid picture of the Chicago Outfit's operations, including the internal dynamics of mob families, the brutal methods used by criminals, and the legal battles that led to significant convictions.