Because family is at the heart of the Mafia
Eleven Sicilian men were killed by an organized mob of white men. Eight more escaped their would-be killers by hiding in the prison. The merciless attack on defenseless prisoners in a New Orleans jail is remembered as a hate crime. It also deserves recognition for another reason: as a decisive Mafia battle.
Were Carlos Marcello and murdered Lucchese associate Theresa Ferrara distantly related, as is rumored?
Salvatore was warned to leave the country or “pay for his assault upon the leader of a secret order of Sicilians who swear by stilettoes.”
Francesco Genova appeared to be an Italian gentleman, the sort the American press found charming and Sicilians rightly regarded as dangerous to cross.
One of the first men killed in the Macaroni Wars was Vincenzo Vutera, placed in the Luciano’s business to suppress the opposition during a raid led by Santo “Joseph” Calamia.
In 1902 in New Orleans, Tony Luciano and his family fought a battle to the death against Francesco Genova and his allies. Following months of deadly conflict---called the Macaroni Wars---and two murder trials, Sam Sparo penetrated Luciano’s defenses and killed him in broad daylight. After his execution for murder, it was revealed that Sparo was an alias. Who was Sam Sparo?
New Orleans Mafia boss Francesco Genova attempted to take over a macaroni factory in Donaldsonville, in northeastern Louisiana. The legitimate owners, Antonio and Salvadore Luciano, fought back, but were unlucky enough to miss....
Mafia Genealogy 