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- Pablo Escobar. (Colombian Drug Lord) 895. 271. Birthdate: December 1, 1949. Sun Sign: Sagittarius. Birthplace: Rionegro. Died: December 2, 1993. A notorious Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar was the founder and leader of the infamous Medellín Cartel.
- Al Capone. (Gangster, Co-Founder & Boss of the 'Chicago Outfit' Crime Family) 418 95 Birthdate: January 17, 1899. Sun Sign: Capricorn. Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States.
- Ronald Kray. (Gangster Involved in Organised Crime in the East End of London, England, from the late 1950s to 1967) 76 51 Birthdate: October 24, 1933. Sun Sign: Scorpio.
- Lucky Luciano. (Father of the Modern Organized Crime in the United States) 129 38 Birthdate: November 24, 1897. Sun Sign: Sagittarius. Birthplace: Lercara Friddi, Italy.
- Cortesi Brothers
- The Yiddishers
- Sabini Gang
- Hoxton Mob
- The Firm
- The Richardson Gang
- Noonan Brothers
- The Clerkenwell Crime Syndicate
Originally from Italy, brothers Augustus ‘Gus’, Enrico ‘Frenchie’, Paolo ‘Paul’ and George Cortesi were involved in protection racketeering of gamblers and bookmakers in the West End of London. They were close with fellow Italian gang the Sabini Family, but later became rivals when they believed they were being denied a fair share of proceeds from ...
Based in Whitechapel, The Yiddishers were named for their Jewish faith. They strongly opposed the growing fascist movement during the interwar period and participated in the ‘Battle of Cable Street’ in 1936, which was a defence of London’s streets against the infamous march of Oswald Moseley’sBritish Union of Fascists. At the march, The Yiddishers ...
Charles Sabini was born in Saffron Hill in the Italian Quarter of London. Known for being a slum, the area provided the inspiration for Fagin’s Den in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. After a delinquent childhood, Sabini founded a gang which dominated the London racecourse underworld for most of the early 20th century via protection rackets. At its p...
Based in Soho, the Hoxton Mob (also known as the Hoxton Gang) were one of several gangs who fought against the Sabini Gang and the ‘Italian Mob’ during the interwar years. They were one of many gangs who struggled for control of racetracks and protection rackets, and in 1936, around 30 gang members attacked a bookmaker and his clerk with hammers an...
Perhaps the most infamous gangsters in British history, the Kray Twins terrorised London in the 50s and 60s with their gang, The Firm. Known for murder, armed robbery, arson, protection rackets and assaults, the twins also achieved a celebrity-like status owing to their rubbing shoulders with Lords, MPs and celebrities, as well as being photographe...
Infamously referred to as The Torture Gang, brothers Eddie and Charlie Richardson, along with accomplice Frankie Fraser, were known as some of London’s most sadistic gangsters. Most prominent in the 1960s, they were known to pull teeth out with pliers, cut off toes with bolt cutters, nail victims to the floor using 6-inch nails and whip, burn and s...
Born into a poverty-stricken family of 14 children, brothers Desmond, Damien and Dominic Noonan made money by controlling the doors and selling drugs in many of Manchester’s nightclubs. It is estimated that in their prime they were making up to £50,000 a night from the Hacienda club alone. A threat from a rival gang to take over the club allegedly ...
Brothers Terrence ‘Terry’, Thomas ‘Tommy’, Sean and Patrick ‘Patsy’ Adams founded the Clerkenwell Crime Syndicate, based in Clerkenwell, London, in the 1980s. Still in existence today and credited with having a wealth of up to £200 million, The Clerkenwell Crime Syndicate is believed to be one of the most powerful criminal organisations in the UK. ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Delve into the underworld as we unveil the shadows of history’s most notorious gangs. From the operations of the Medellín Cartel to the Aryan Brotherhood, these ten criminal gangs have shaped narratives of power, crime, and intrigue. Related: 10 Criminal Groups That Were Founded With Good Intentions.
Jul 3, 2024 · From masterful kingpins to brutal enforcers, renowned mobsters have held sway in the hidden world of nefarious pursuits and infamous gangsters. Renowned for their cunning, ruthlessness, and sheer audacity, these criminal masterminds excelled at their clandestine lifestyle.
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- Al Capone. He was called ‘Snorky’ while he was growing up thanks to his tendency to boil over into violence with little provocation, and evident lack of a conscience.
- Pablo Escobar. The cocaine kingpin, Escobar single-handedly raised the crime rate in Colombia and into the United States due to his empire of blow. By importing Bolivian marching powder to the U.S. and ordering hits on several police officers who sought his capture, Escobar gained a level of deadly celebrity that was equal parts respect and fear.
- John Dillinger. A charming rogue who was probably the first real celebrity criminal, Dillinger was primarily a bank robber, but also a killer of people in Indiana.
- Bonnie Parker. The smart, interesting, attractive half of Bonnie and Clyde, Parker’s turn-ons included bank robbery, shooting, and pistol battles with police officers ending in death.
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Apr 18, 2023 · 1. Peaky Blinders. A mugshot of ‘Peaky Blinder’ Harry Fowles, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. The Peaky Blinders were a formidable street syndicate hailing from Birmingham, England, whose operations spanned from the 1880s to the 1910s.
