Carlo Gambino - Capo di Tutti Capi (Boss of Bosses) FBI Files

Carlo Gambino - Capo di Tutti Capi (Boss of Bosses) FBI Files

2,108 pages FBI files covering Carlo Gambino. Plus, a 343 page indictment for conspiracy to unlawfully distill alcohol.

Carlo Gambino (1902-1976) was investigated by the FBI for various criminal violations. In 1970, Gambino, said to be the "Boss of Bosses" was described as the most powerful racketeer in the country. About a third of the FBI pages were not released until November 2017. 

Reputed to be the head of the Five Families of New York from 1957 to 1976, Gambino was born in Sicily in 1902, and immigrated to the United States in 1921. When Albert Anastasia was killed in 1957, allegedly by Gambino with approval of Vito Genovese, Gambino became head of the Family. The government made serious attempts beginning about 1970 to bring Gambino to trial on hijacking charges and deport him for entering the country illegally in 1921. However, his severe heart trouble, which plagued him for years, prevented trial. Files include detailed reporting of electrocardiograms given to Gambino. Gambino died of heart failure in 1976.

Through his career he was involved in loansharking, illegal gambling, protection money, extortion, illegal gambling, hijacking, bootlegging and murder.

Court Documents

United States of America v. Peter Pillon, with aliases; Horace Hone Hudson, with aliases; Carlo Gambino, with aliases; Paul Masotto, with aliases; Salvatore Gugliemini, with aliases; Joseph Gambino, with aliases; Arthur J. Cahill; Saul Blumenthal; George Mittelman, with aliases; and Norman J. Cella

The 335-page indictment U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in this case is for violation of Section 1322, Title 26 United States Code, against members of organized crime, including Carlo Gambino, for participating in a conspiracy to unlawfully distill alcohol.