Comparing numbers seems pretty meaningless if there historically is another standard for membership in Chicago, a theory which for example is supported by "Organized crime in Chicago" by Lombardo. According to this theory only key guys are made whereas the others are referered to as "outfit guys".

Scarpelli described himself as an "outfit guy", not a made guy. He would by Ny standards be called an Associate.

Of course Schweis was not made, being german, he was heavy but not italian like Jimmy Burke in Ny, but italians like Scarpelli (guys deeply involved in key crews and involved in major hits ) who were not made? They would probably have been made in Ny.


Last edited by goldhawkroad; 02/22/16 03:59 PM.