I have a question and I know there is no definitive answer but I am just curious what others take on this would be. I was wondering when Jackie was boss before his death, Richie was soon to be released from prison. And when he eventually was it caused a lot of turmoil because he kept bumping heads.

Did no one ever visit Richie in Jail and discuss his future on the streets? We always hear how Jackie was a good boss. But then why wouldn't he have had planned for Richie's release and made sure everyone would know what rackets he could be involved in? It's almost like Jackie and no one else in the family ever talked to him or made plans to accommodate him when he came back. I know the one meeting Jackie jr. says something about its what his father would of given him but besides that we never hear any mention of Richie by Jackie ever.


I mean he didn't even appoint a successor let alone make sure his brother was taken care of? Surely he must of known how volatile Richie was and would be when he came back if he wasn't allowed to earn? Do you think he did not like him much? Or was he to sick to care? None of the other capos even seem to be aware that he will be home soon till he is out.

I know it's a show and its speculation and everything doesn't always make sense. But still the boss's brother a hardcore violent member of your family is due to be released in a year or two and no plans for his arrival is made?