The Cigar Boss: Carmine Galante's Brutal Rise and Shocking Mafia Assassination

Описание: Dive into the ruthless world of Carmine Galante, the infamous "Cigar Boss" who became one of the most feared and brutal Mafia leaders in American history.
Known for always having a fat cigar clenched in his teeth—even in his legendary crime scene photo—Galante rose from Sicily's tough streets to become underboss and then acting boss of the powerful Bonanno crime family. Nicknamed "Lilo" (The Cigar), he built a massive heroin empire that flooded New York's streets, earning millions while terrorizing rivals with savage violence that shocked even hardened mobsters.
Uncover his bloody path: from surviving the violent Banana War, serving time in prison, to seizing control of the Bonanno family and defying The Commission. His arrogance led to a daring power grab—he plotted to take over the entire American Mafia, declaring himself "Boss of All Bosses."
The story ends with one of the most iconic mob hits ever: July 12, 1979, when Galante was gunned down in a Brooklyn restaurant patio, cigar still in his mouth, eyes wide open in death—a chilling image that became Mafia legend.

This is the full untold story of ambition, betrayal, drugs, and brutal revenge in the golden age of organized crime.
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