In hindsight, it's apparent that what really sent the Rizzuto organization into decline was Project Colisee back in 2006; where over 90 of their guys were arrested, including several of the top leaders. Looks like others smelled blood in the water and decided to hit the Rizzutos while they are weakened. Because of the violence, these killings are getting the press but it was the huge bust back in 2006 that really started all this.