He was the underboss tom mix santoro nephew. Read tom mix was trying to take over the family with the power shifted to the bronx. Amuso and casso killed buddy lungo and a few others. I think tony ducks okd it to. But to have him chased down all the way to L.A. is nuts. Like you said he just did 6 yrs and was on parole for a few more hes not a rat. Also maybe al darco pushed amuso to do it. His son was the shooter so al okd it.