Originally Posted by Zavattoni
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?




I don't think so, because Persico would have been caught if he was lucky enough to pull it off, The man was tough, but not smart at all. Plus he had Scarpa ratting him out behind his back. It was a complicated killing, with a lot of covering up involved, Perscio just wasn't smart enough IMO.