Human-edited guide with articles, news, and annotated link directory covering the mafia and organized crime around the world.

Contains information on organized crime, the Mafia, gangsters, crime fighters, committees, RICO.

Collection of articles on organized crime and the Mafia in the USA, focused on gangsters in New York and Chicago before and during the Prohibition.

Rick Porrello's information and links about organized crime and mafia.

Feature story of the Jewish Purple Gang of prohibition era Detroit; photos and bibliography.

Big Daddy in the Big Easy. New Orleans godfather linked to the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy.

In-depth story of "Pretty Boy" from Cookson Hills.

The rise and fall of one of the most powerful crime families ever.

The Beer Baron of the Bronx.

Eve Berliner's tribute to the late John Gotti.

A reporter for The New York Daily News shares his wisdom from years of experience reporting on organized crime.

Features a database of organized crime families and notable historic events, photographs, mugshots, newspaper clippings, and official documents

Profiles of major crime families and gangsters. Includes a discussion forum.

The man for whom Capone arranged the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

No other outlaw of the Old West captured the imagination of the public than Billy the Kid.

Examination of who started the mafia.

Descent into Darkness: epic story of the Lucchese family by Crime Library gangster expert Thomas L. Jones.

An in-depth article on the gangster some feel was the ultimate gangster of all time. From Crime Library.

Devoted to organized crime.

Everything you want to know about the secret society commonly referred to as the mafia.

If there was a golden age of organized crime, it could said that it all began with Lansky.

Motion pictures, books and music about the Mafia.

A web page on Murder Inc., along with profiles of some of the law enforcement officers involved in that case.

Provides a memorial listing deceased members of the Mafia, a selection of quotations from the same, mob-related links, and a listing of the author's book and movie collection.

This academic site features a comprehensive bibliographic searchable database.

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is proposing a museum exploring the history of organized crime's involvement in the building of modern Las Vegas, but not everyone thinks this is a good idea. Opponents don't think a museum should display such a sordid past, and others point out that coming up with material to display might be tough given the mob is known for covering its tracks. Harriet Baskas reports. Part of the Hidden Treasures Radio Project. [5:55 Realaudio broadcast]

Current international news, information on Mafia families and structure, and features related to Mafia and Italian life.

Organized crime in the U.S. and Germany.

Contains extensive information on organized crime.

An irreverant organized crime site, with links to other sites.

Feature story on Sam Giancana, the Chicago gangster who helped put JFK in the White House.

Provides history and updates related to organized crime, with information about specific wiseguys and crime history events.

The profile of a crime family from the beginning to the present day.

Information and links.

Theories on the relationship between the Italian Mafia and "Massoneria."

Focus on the Mafia in New York City.

FBI wiretaps of conversations between two gangsters: Federico "Fritzy" Giovanelli and Frank "Frankie California" Condo.