Originally Posted by Capri

1 Barzini knew [or suspected] it was a set-up
2 Barzini would be a no show

So, what's your answer gonna be, Turnbull?

I think Tessio did conspire with Barzini before deciding to whack Michael. As I said earlier: Tess knew Barzini was stronger than he was: "Forgive me, Godfather, but with you gone, me and Pete will come under Barzini's thumb." Bringing Barzini in would give Tessio some leverage.

"No show" doesn't apply to Barzini in the above scenario. If Tess told Barzini he'd kill Michael, why would Barzini need to be there? The farther away, the better for Barzini since neither he nor Tess would want it to be known that Barzini was connected to Michael's murder


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