Blood and Terror: The Reign of Giuseppe Morello (1/2)
Giuseppe Morello is a familiar name to anyone with even a passing interest in the early history of the Mafia in the United States, yet his influence and actions remain largely obscure to the general public. Nevertheless, Morello was at the pinnacle of the American Mafia in the early 20th century. He was also the first Capo dei Capi —"Boss of Bosses." However, it’s possible that some Italians before him bore this title due to national counterfeiting networks. Still, I can assure you that none had a more significant influence than Morello. To understand how this man managed to conquer the Mafia only a few years after immigrating, it is essential to trace his life and his numerous connections across the country. Giuseppe "don piddu" Morello The Fratuzzi of Corleone: Giuseppe Morello was born in 1867 in Corleone, Sicily, to Calogero Morello and Angela Piazza . While there is no concrete evidence that his father was involved in the local Mafia, the Piazza family ...
