» Crime Library: Lucky Luciano - Writer Ron Nichols' examines the man some feel was the ultimate gangster.
» Crime Library: The Dying of the Light - Thomas L. Jones article discusses the underworld adventures and later anti-mob testimony of informant Joseph Valachi.
» FBI: Freedom of Information Act: Charles "Lucky" Luciano - Bureau records on gangster Luciano amount to 548 pages.
» JFK Library: The Real Thing - Information on Joseph Valachi's handwritten and typewritten manuscript, which served as source material for The Valachi Papers by Peter Maas.
» Lucky Luciano in Havana - An excerpt from the book The Last Testament of Lucky Luciano sheds light on a period of Cuban history.
» Seize the Night: Joseph Valachi - Biography of the Genovese Crime Family informant who testified before the Senate McClellan Committee in 1963.
» Seize the Night: Lucky Luciano - Biography of Crime Syndicate leader Charles Luciano with links to detailed writeups on important people in his life and career.
» TIME 100: Criminal Mastermind Lucky Luciano - Edna Buchanan's article argues that gangster Charles Luciano was one of the most influential builders and titans of the 20th Century. A detailed biography is accompanied by a short timeline.
» The American Mafia: Charlie Luciano - Biographical essay dispels some of the legends relating to Mafia boss Luciano. Includes links to additional information.
» Wikipedia: Frank Costello - Biography of the New York crime boss known as "the Prime Minister." Topics include Costello's political connections and the 1957 attempt on his life.
» Wikipedia: Genovese Crime Family - Historical survey of the New York-based criminal organization. Topics include early history, Costello era, Gigante era.
» Wikipedia: Joe Valachi - Biographical essay on the 1960s-era mob informant.
» Wikipedia: Vincent Gigante - Biographical article on the New York crime boss known as "the Chin." Topics include Gigante's early underworld career, his feigned insanity, his conviction and imprisonment.
» Wikipedia: Vito Genovese - Biographical article on the 1960s-era New York crime boss.
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