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Martin Taccetta, reputed soldier in the Lucchese crime family, says someone destroyed his alibi in 1984 slaying by doctoring his dental records.

The federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) was adopted in 1970 to combat organized crime and dismantle Mafia families. Georgia passed its own, more sweeping version of the law in 1980.

10 Mob Rats In Hiding In 1963, Joseph Valachi became the first Mafia member to publicly acknowledge the existence of the Cosa Nostra (meaning “Our Thing”). Since his testimony, hundreds of connected men have turned state’s evidence. Some of the most influential Mafia leaders of the 20th century have been sent to prison by former members of their organization. 10Ralph Guarino On January 14, 1998, three men robbed the Bank of America offices inside the World Trade Center and stole $1.6 mill...