Tommy pitera mobsters biography

Thomas Pitera is an American mobster in the Bonanno crime family of New York.

Tommy 'Karate' Pitera: With John Lurie, Philip Carlo, Tony DeStefano, Billy Fredericks.

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The Butcher: Anatomy of a Mafia Psychopath

April 19,

A little on the author The late author

Philip Carlo was an American reporter and best selling biographer of Thomas Pitera, Richard Kuklinski, Anthony Casso, and Richard Ramirez. Carlo suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease". He was bound to a wheelchair and respirator, but retained his ability to speak normally during his lifetime. He died of the disease on November 8, at age

He wrote only a few books, but all great books.

The Butcher, Tommy "Karate" PiteraA made man in the Bonnano mafia family.

Phillip Carlo always does an enormous about of research, interviews, lays the story out clearly and here we have the story of one of the nastiest characters in all the mafia families.

A clear story of Tommy Pitera his life from childhood, to his time in Japan to his life as a made man for the Bonnano family, his team and the sheer shock of his killings.

The shocking and dramatic and d

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The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast

In this episode of the Sit Down, I speak to Pulitzer Prize finalist, author Pete Earley as we delve into the life of Thomas "Terrible Tom" Silverstein. Silverstein was the longest inmate in solitary confinement in the history of the federal prison system. We discuss his early life, the depraved murders he committed and his excruciating experiences in the worst and most secure federal prisons in America.

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A Look Back: Let&#;s Meet Tommy &#;Karate&#; Pitera

Bobby Capucci

Episode Description

Tommy Pitera is a notorious American mobster who was heavily involved in organized crime during the late 20th century. Here is a summary of his life and criminal activities:

Early Life: Tommy Pitera was born on December 2, , in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in a neighborhood with strong ties to the Mafia and became associated with the Bonanno crime family.
Criminal Career: Pitera became a member of the Bonanno crime family, one of the five major Italian-American Mafia families in New York City. He quickly rose through the ranks due to his ruthlessness and violent tendencies.
Drug Trafficking: Pitera was primarily involved in drug trafficking, particularly in the distribution of heroin. He was known for his brutal methods of enforcing discipline and eliminating rivals, earning him the nickname "Tommy Karate" because of his proficiency in martial arts.
Violent Murders: Pitera was respo