| December 6, 2002 |
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GangRule
Soprano.  Gotti. Corleone. Those are a few of the more recognizable names linked to organized crime. Whether they're real or fictionalized doesn't seem to matter -- as HBO can attest, America loves a good gangster. Well, count your lucky floating dead bodies, America, because this incredibly rich site offers a historical look at the emergence of organized crime since 1890, focusing primarily on gangs of the early 20th-century. The database overflows with information on organized-crime families and notable gang-related historic events. The gallery, however, contains the majority of the content, including a fascinating collection of photos and mugshots of famous gangsters. Delve further into the site and you'll find flow charts of mafia families, including an incredibly detailed look at the Gambino Family. Other site highlights include the newspaper clipping archive and a collection of official documents, including the fascinating Senate Testimony of Joseph D. Pistone (aka, Donnie Brasco). Pistone was the FBI Special Agent who infiltrated the La Cosa Nostra for six years, resulting in 200 indictments and over 100 convictions of organized-crime members. It'd be a crime to miss this site. (in Crime) |
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