Explore Log in Sign up

Explore

@mobhistory.substack.com Sep 21, 2026, 10:15 AM

#OTD (Sep 21)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.

#TaftMN #Idaho #SewickleyPA #QueensNY #EriePA #Pittsburgh #Chicago #LakeZurichIL #BuffaloNY #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians

On this date, Sept 21...
• in 1881, after months of hearings into his identity, escaped Sicilian bandit Giuseppe Esposito is deported.
• in 1908, a murdered man found near Taft MN is identified as Idaho bartender Louis Fava. Giacomo Reina, son of Gaetano Reina, is born in Manhattan.
• in 1925, Frank Valenzi of Sewickley PA goes on trial for the murder of Michael Rosato.
• in 1931, the funeral of Vito Genovese's first wife Donata features an elaborate procession from Manhattan into Queens.
• in 1932, a federal grand jury at Erie PA indicts Angelo DiRenzo for the assault and robbery of a Pittsburgh mail clerk.
• in 1946, Vincenzo 'the Cheese King' Benevento of Chicago is shot to death in a cabin hideout at Lake Zurich IL.
• in 1952, New York newspapers report that recently murdered mobster Eugene Giannini had been an informant for federal narcotics agents.
• in 1961, Aniello Dellacroce of the Gambino Crime Family is assaulted at a Manhattan restaurant by Gallo gangsters of the Profaci Crime Family.
• in 1965, Buffalo-area real estate agent Charles Gerass disappears on his way to a meeting with Joseph Todaro.
Image of Aniello Dellacroce.

Terms of Use Privacy Policy Community Standards Help Get the app

Grilled Cheese is a product of Village Compute

Version devBuilt at: 2026-10-10 01:38:52 EDT