Merlino is a hard man to kill, its not as easy as you might think...no one in merlinos inner circle wil turn on him or set him up but enjoy your fantasies
They'd have a better chance at killing the president, right? LOL
The guy was almost killed by that junkie Veasey. Send a few pros down from NY and he would be pushing up daisies.
The mafia is known for treachery and backstabbing. Fear and money is more powerful than loyalty.