I’m going to weigh in;
I believe Carmine Persico was involved (directly/and indirectly if that makes sense) Most people never include him in the Joe Colombo hit because (Persico and Colombo were friends) but think about it;
Carmine Persico had a lot to gain after Colombo’s death. He became boss and had some support from other bosses; some of the family and his crew… He was able to install Tom DiBella as a front…; etc…
I honestly think this was a internal and commission approved hit. (Mostly Carlo Gambino scheming)
Persico was involved in some way with this hit….
I don’t know why people never mention this much.
What’s everyone thought?
Definitely an interesting take, a a real possibility if you ask Me. because Carlo would not take out Columbo until he had his own man taking over in my opinion, someone who was in his corner.
He would not ok a hit on a Boss without knowing and approving who was going to take over, and he sure wasn't going to support Joe Gallo, in my opinion.
I don't know if you are right Z, but its a good theory that is a legit possibility in my eyes.
