Ignacio Antinori, a Sicilian-born immigrant, became a well-known drug kingpin and the Italian crime boss during the late 1920s. The Trafficante crime family, also known as the Tampa Mafia, is an Italian-American Mafia crime family based in Tampa, Florida. And then helped him get into the basement where he killed Oswald. Will newly released documents reveal Tampa's tie to JFK's - WFLA Thats quite a breach of protocol, especially given the length of Rubys rap sheet. Quite an answer. Second, to Ken S, as someone else said above, the whole Carl Mather,Collins Radio, Texas Theater matter is dealt with well in Jim Douglass book, pgs. She was born on March 24, 1920. Watch out for red herrings, like the Gloco gas station sighting, and be aware of who most Dallas cops would call in 1963 when they stepped out of their patrol cars: it would probably not be a girlfriend. Had Oswald been transferred as intended, the circle of control would have been broken. A full report was made by the Cuban police, dated January 23, 1958, includes transcripts of long-distance telephone calls made from the Sans Souci during the period AugustDecember 1957. [14], Ragano also claimed that Trafficante, four days prior to his death, delivered a deathbed confession which suggested that Marcello was meant to assassinate Robert F. Kennedy instead of his brother, the President. Then he walked through a locked door from only one side and we can all see what happened next. [12], On January 14, 1992, Trafficante's former attorney, Frank Ragano, told Jack Newfield of the New York Post that he relayed a request from Hoffa to Trafficante and New Orleans boss Carlos Marcello to have Kennedy killed. Not so strange w/r/t Rubys correction of Wade. In fact, Fair Play for Cuba had been all over the media, connected with Oswald, since before 4:00 p.m. Its true, but in fact Ruby wasnt connected with the media for attending the press conference and seemed to be well connected with the Dallas Police Department for entering on time in the basement of its Headquarters. The transcript of Rubys Warren Commission testimony reveals Ruby was anxious, most anxious. I imagine it had several compartmentalized operations with unique sets of players at each interlocking level. If I find a good link, Ill post it later. Answer: The military and the S.S. Who controlled the TSBD, its contents, and Oswald (post-arrest)? Regarding Tippit as to how he might have been brought into a conspiracy by Ruby, there was an interesting anecdote in McBrides book about Tippit being stabbed severely by an icepick in the knee in the early fifties, and walked with a noticeable limp afterwards( though he had also been a paratrooper during WW2} Possibly, he relied on drugs supplied by Ruby for free,or a minimal charge as a way to alleviate some intense pain, and owed Ruby quite a bit of money. CIA Files: 104-10133-10013. I do believe they were involved at a minimum to force Ruby to do LHO, and, probably to lean on the DPD, and Deckers sherrifs office in the (non) preparations. 2007, Weimar, Carrie. [11] Evidence from the 2004 and 2006 trials of John Alite, Ronald J. Trucchio, and Charles Carneglia connected Gotti Jr. and others to criminal operations in Tampa, Florida. [14] He repeated the claim two days later on ABC's Good Morning America,[15] in Newfield's Frontline report entitled JFK, Hoffa and Mob broadcast in November 1992,[16] and again in his 1994 autobiography Mob Lawyer. "[11] Aleman claimed to have reported Trafficante's comments to his FBI contacts, who "dismissed the Kennedy warnings as gangland braggadocio. This was immediately after Oswald was shot. Omerta. Socialite (debutante) Aileen Johnson Menocal eating breakfast in bed. After a violent mob war left several of Trafficante's rival's dead or weakened, his gang rapidly rose to prominence in Tampa. He told the HSCA there was no way in Hades that Ruby was anywhere near the ramp before Oswald was escorted out, since he was there just to witness that event. In 1953 Santo Jr. survived a shooting. The most notable boss was Santo Trafficante, Jr. who ruled Tampa and the crime family with an iron fist. He knew Ruby. But let me add one more thing. But once Dean squealed to Wade, the Dallas Police and DAs office brought all kinds of pressure to bear and Warren backed down and left Griffin abandoned. The beachfront properties were the site of many parties and barbecues. A most distinctive taper cut. [12] Trafficante said that he introduced the trio to Cuban exiles in Florida. This does not mean the mob killed JFK. At the very least, they highlight probable cooperation between CIA and the DC police. Back in the day it was chaos. What have they got to hide? He cheerfully said he killed Oswald to allow Jackie to avoid having to testify. Technical assistance courtesy of the Mary Ferrell Foundation | Designed by iWebResults. My feeling. He escaped conviction all but once, receiving a five-year sentence for bribery in 1954, but his conviction was overturned by the Florida Supreme Court before he entered prison. The Trafficante connection with New York was . Understand the workings of the Tippit killing, and you will understand the assassination of JFK. There was no anxiety to his testimony. Dulles investigating the JFK Asassination was like Ruby investigating the Oswald killing. His father, Santo Trafficante Senior, was a leading figure in the Mafia. Whether or not the someone he was looking for was the guy who shot him, or is someone who was associated with the guy he was looking for is unknowable at this time. No Jonathan, it does not necessarily follow that the mob had a hand in the murder of JFK simply because McWillie or Civello made a call to Ruby. The CIA was associated with some of these individuals and themselves involed in illegal activities like gun running, weapons theft and assassination squads. Trafficante admitted his anti-Castro activities to the United States House Select Committee on Assassinations in 1978, and vehemently denied allegations that he had knowledge of a plot to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. The violent crimes thing is wrong. But that cant substitute for the actual historical sources. [10], On August 5, 2008, the Tampa and New York FBI indicted John A. After that point during the weekend, he was. By: Gary Revel. But by the mid-1960s, Sam Giancana's fate would take a distinct downturn. The real plan was deeper and darker. The wheels fell off and Tippit got killed. I think about things this way: Who controlled JFKs movements immediately pre- and post-mortem? Trafficante Jr. 1954 - Santo Trafficante, Jr., (Nov. 15, 1914, to March 17, 1987), became Tampa Mafia boss upon the death of his father. John, you are right. His security clearance, intelligence connections, and government electronics work seem at odds with his close friendship with Patrolman Tippit. I have a smith and wesson 38 caliber revolver even when shooting 38 caliber with plus p a hotter load there is no kick that I can recall. Santo Trafficante Jr., believed to be one of the last of the old-time Mafia dons and a shadowy figure questioned in both the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and a plot . Your email address will not be published. Maybe the mob didnt lean on him. Victoria was the daughter of the Squire of The Plas in Llandyrnog , and life was idyllic until an exorbitant increase in property taxes . Oswald asked about was L.S.D. Santo Trafficante Jr. was a well-known mafia figure from Tampa. [12] Trafficante also stated that he had no recollection of meeting Oswald or Oswald's assassin, Jack Ruby. Whats really curious is that the supposedly apolitical Ruby (who upon once seeing an Impeach Earl Warren billboard is alleged to have asked a companion whos Earl Warren?) was aware of the name of the group Oswald was supposedly a member of and thought quickly to correct this error by Wade. As to Croy, he should have gotten a hard look, especially in re his activities where Tippit was killed. Im afraid you cant substitute scoffing at the idea for the actual historical evidence. Phase 12:Conspiracy to Deceive (Secret Service, FBI, CIA, ONI, DPD, and Military); Phase 13: Suppression of Records Campaign(officially ongoing); Phase 13.5: Vilification and Character Assassination of JFK researchers opposed to official whitewash. Re: Ronnie Wayne, September 7, 2014 @ 11:36pm. New York: Barricade Books. Shimon shows up under his own name in Andersons 1989 TV doc, which posits the ridiculous Castro-AND-the-Mob-did-it theory that Anderson had been peddling for some time. Why did he do this? John McAdams, what is your argument here? Joe Shimon, a well-connected Washington cop, told syndicated columnist Jack Anderson that Ruby had received specific orders from a famous former Havana crime boss. Your email address will not be published. The most notable boss was Santo Trafficante, Jr. who ruled Tampa and the crime family with an iron fist. For over 50 years we have been forced to accept smoke and mirrors and institutional lack of fortitude. Id say your feeling is pretty accurate, mball. He said that everyone he talked to said that they had no doubt that Oswald was killed to keep him from talking. What do Oswalds photos show? FOR CIVELLO IN PARDON HEARINGS. If you will look at the real time coverage, you will see that Oswalds FPCC connection was broadcast before 4:00 p.m. Dallas time. From Admin Folder H-1. Wasnt Jack Ruby (of Chicago), the same guy mentioned in a letter or memo as assisting Richard Nixon way back? Ruby also met with Trafficante and Marcellos prior to the assassination (supposedly to discuss problems with the artists guild), another connection. [1] During the 1950s, Trafficante Jr. maintained a narcotic trafficking network with Tommy Lucchese, the boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York City. Newfield believes Trafficante and Marcello eventually will be shown to be the missing pieces to the "30-year jigsaw puzzle" about the assassination. Published June 13, 2014 TAMPA The daughter sits on the front porch of a little bungalow in Seminole Heights, her new home since her husband died a few months ago down south. He had already been to the press showing, in disguise, with his gun in his pocket. Santo Trafficante, Jr. ( November 15, 1914 - March 17, 1987) was one of the last of the old-time Mafia bosses in the United States. During the 1950s, Trafficante Jr. maintained a narcotic trafficking network with Tommy Lucchese, the boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York City. Then, when Oswald attempted the call to John Hurt, that was it. Ruby asked for Joseph Campisi to visit him in jail, a few days after he killed Oswald. I have read allegations that Joe Campisi did have dinner with him that Thursday night before the assassination, but this may stem from the testimony that Ruby simply ate there that night. Rubys phone records and his behavior tell a lot more that something was going on. Two comments, its amazing that McAdams is still marketing in unqualified terms that LBJ tale about RFK wanting Dulles on the commission. The weapon was detected by an X-ray scanner. He worried that he and Florida mobster Santo Trafficante Jr., also involved in the CIA's Castro assassination plot, had become "too close." Giancana now believed this Tampa-based don, with his murky ties to Cuban exiles and Castro's narcotics trafficking, could not be trusted. His brother Sam was. Thanks for the reply. Olsen was lying about what he was doing on Friday in Oak Cliff. The idea RFK wanted Dulles on commission Is laughable.JFK fired Dulles.As JFKs closest adviser noway would RFK want that.Johnson would never appoint someone RFK wanted as the 2 hated each other.Every film and book with credabilty says RFK had little to do with Investigating the assassination. He was asked to leave the dept., however. Hence the comment, Poor dumb cop.. If one recalls, Vaughn, the guy the WC pinned the whole thing on, passed his polygraph. His story of how he got to the scene from where he claimed to be is implausible, and his actions after getting there are strange. Not that far off topic. its far less likely that a strip club manager running back and forth from place to place would have. Ruby was implicating LBJ, I think, probably others as well. Santo Sr. had Lumia killed after finding out he had been bad mouthing him while he was in Cuba. In his previous statements, Roselli also tied Lee Harvey Oswalds killer, Jack Ruby, to Santo Trafficante. And other than potential embarassment for the agency, why not? The CIAs association with the CIA in certain black ops would make elements of the agency possibly suspect in the assassination of JFK, if not to simply tarnish their reputation and subject them to sanctions. He hints that Rosselli and Giancana were killed to keep the name of one man, who operated a large, illegal business, out of the anti-Castro plot stories. For that and other reasons, I think someone else killed Tippit. Was there a Cuban gunman in Dealey Plaza? > JFK Facts No. [8] Allusions to these historic connections were confirmed by the CIA's 2007 declassification of the "Family Jewels" documents.