The Gangster's Archive

  An End of An Era: La Cosa Nostra 2026 The start of 2026 marked the end for mutliple Wiseguys across several Families. Within days of one another, four men tied to some of the most well known events in La Cosa Nostra passed away: Genovese Soldier Ralph “The General” Tutino, Gambino member Michael “Mickey Boy” Paradiso, Lucchese Soldier Joseph Testa, known as one half of the infamous Gemini Twins; and Patriarca Soldier Gaetano Milano.  Ralph “The General” Tutino (May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2026) Ralph “The General” Tutino, a member of the Genovese crime family, died at the age of 97 on February 8, 2026.  Tutino’s name was a source of controversy within Genovese circles for years. While he was serving his sentence, Gambino member Dominick Pilotti brought forward paperwork indicating that Tutino had received a Rule 35 reduction in his federal sentence, a post-sentencing reduction typically granted for cooperation in an investigation or to correct a sentencing issue. The rev...

  A Familiar Headline: Teddy Persico is Headed Back to Prison  Theodore “ Skinny Teddy” Persico , a longtime figure in the Colombo Crime Family, whose father, uncle's, brother, and cousins have all been a part of, is once again facing federal consequences after admitting to multiple violations of his supervised release. Persico, 62, has spent nearly 30 years of his life behind bars and carries a lengthy arrest and conviction history that includes a drug offense, attempted grand larceny, disorderly conduct, criminal sale of a controlled substance, and two prior federal racketeering convictions. Persico was arrested in mid-January on a violation of supervised release (VOSR), stemming from conduct that occurred while he was under federal supervision following a 60-month prison sentence. That sentence was imposed after Persico pleaded guilty to a 2021 racketeering case involving the targeting of a local union by Colombo crime family members and leadership. During the investigation...