Persico was the Boss. He just wants out of jail. He will say and do anything to get released. I would too.
@Furio - What is the timeline from Columbo death until Nov. 1980.
Acting 1971–1972 — Joseph Yacovelli – fled, after the murder of Joe Gallo
Acting 1972–1973 – Vincenzo "Vincent" Aloi imprisoned
Acting 1973 — Joseph "Joey" Brancato – imprisoned
1973–present — Carmine "Junior" Persico – imprisoned 1973–1979,1981–1984,1985–present
Acting 1973–1979 — Thomas DiBella– stepped down, became consigliere
