SECRETS OF JOE MASSINO FIRST MUR-DER OF TOMMY ZUMMO & THE LIE THAT CHANGED THE MOB

Описание: 📖 Today on Real Mob Stories with James Proctor, we’re breaking down the 1969 rubout of Bonanno enforcer Tommy Zummo, his role in the Banana War, and how a lie from Joe Massino may have changed Mafia history forever.

🔍 Key Topics in This Episode:

Who Was Tommy Zummo? – A feared Bonanno associate known for his skills with both his fists and a g-U-N, Zummo was a loyal enforcer for Frank Mari during the Bonanno civil war.
The Banana War Factions – With Joe Bonanno and Gaspare DiGregorio ( at odds, Zummo sided with the latter, putting him in the thick of the Mafia conflict.
The Feud That Led to His DeMISE– An argument between Zummo and Colombo associate Anthony "Donuts" Dedona escalated into a deadly plot involving Joe Massino, Tommy Red Delio , and Joseph "Do Do" Pastore.
The Sneak Hit That Broke Mafia Rules – Zummo’s murder was carried out without official approval, a major violation of Mafia protocol that could have had deadly consequences.
Joe Massino’s Life-Changing Lie – Years later, when Bonanno boss Rusty Rastelli asked about Zummo’s fate, Massino claimed he had no knowledge—possibly saving his own life in the process.
Did This Event Shape Mob History? – Had Massino told the truth, his fate might have been sealed, preventing his eventual rise to boss and later turn as a government witness.
📌 Was Joe Massino’s lie a strategic move, or was he just lucky? Let me know what you think in the comments!

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