Anthony gaspipe casso, former head of the lucchese family, is currently serving life sentences at a federal prison in colorado. Confessions of a mafia boss by philip carlo alibris. He worked himself to the top as a coldblooded killer, responsible for more than 50 murders. Anthony salvatore casso born may 21, 1942, nicknamed gaspipe, is an american mobster and former underboss of the lucchese crime family. Anatomy of a mafia psychopath philip carlo ebook gaspipe. Jun 23, 2009 regardless what is true or false, accurate or inaccurate, gaspipe. Confessions of a mafia boss is an interesting and entertaining read for any fan of the american mafia, but for those who are looking for serious research material there is much within the book that must be questioned. The boss of new yorks infamous lucchese crime family, anthony gaspipe cassos life in the mafia was preordained from birth.
Confessions of a mafia boss ebook written by philip carlo. His rare talent for earningconcocting ingenious schemes to hijack trucks, rob banks, and bring vast quantities of drugs into new yorkfueled his unstoppable rise up the ladder of organized crime. Confessions of a mafia boss book online at best prices in india on. Confessions of a mafia boss the boss of new yorks infamous lucchese crime family, anthony gaspipe cassos life in the mafia was preordained from birth. The entire book seems to have come entirely from gaspipes point of view, with little insight from those associated with him. Confessions of a mafia boss by philip carlo 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Anthony gaspipe casso is currently serving thirteen consecutive life sentences plus 455 years at a federal prison in colorado.
Confessions of a mob boss anthony gaspipe casso youtube. I got 120 pages in before i started skipping chapters to see if the content or style was any different, before finally giving up on the book. The rise, decline, and resurgence of americas most powerful mafia empires by selwyn raab but have not read that one yet. Confessions of a mafia boss by philip carlo goodreads.
His rare talent for earningconcocting ingenious schemes to hijack trucks, rob banks, and bring vast quantities of drugs into new. Confessions of a mafia boss audiobook by philip carlo. Now, for the first time, the head of a mob family has granted complete and total access to a journalist. Confessions of a mafia boss by philip carlo, paperback. Book overview the boss of new yorks infamous lucchese crime family, anthony gaspipe cassos life in the mafia was preordained from birth. Confessions of a mafia boss has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Search the australian booksellers association website to find a bookseller near you. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Gaspipe, confessions of a mafia boss philip carlo mafia. One of the most dangerous, intriguing mafia chieftains ever, anthony gaspipe casso served as an apprentice thief and killer before rising to. This leads to a vacancy in the book of many of the particularly gruesome details of cassos acts, which can be heard from testimony of those who knew him best. Gaspipe, confessions of a mafia boss by philip carlo booktopia. Booktopia has gaspipe, confessions of a mafia boss by philip carlo.
That long and trusting relationship garnered carlo, journalist and best. Confessions of a mafia boss by philip carlo 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The boss of new yorks infamous lucchese crime family, anthony gaspipe. Anthony gaspipe casso is currently serving thirteen consecutive life sent. Anthony gaspipe casso, the boss of new yorks lucchese crime family, was a mafia superstar, responsible for more than fifty murders. During his career in organized crime, casso was regarded as a homicidal maniac in the italianamerican mafia as he admitted to the government responsibility for 36 murders but most likely committed many. Philip carlo audio books, best sellers, author bio. Confessions of a mafia boss by philip carlo online at alibris. Anthony gaspipe casso, boss of new yorks lucchese crime family, was a mafia superstar, responsible for more than fifty murders. During his career in organized crime, casso was regarded as a homicidal maniac in the italianamerican mafia as he admitted to the government responsibility for 36 murders but most likely committed many more. He was also, for a while, the nextdoor neighbor of the author. Confessions of a mafia boss and millions of other books are available for instant access.
This book will provide true crime readers chilling inside perspective of a serial killer. Anthony gaspipe casso was the boss of new yorks lucchese mafia family. I did like gaspipe there were a lot of stories in it that i hadnt heard before and the inside workings of cassos mafia career and a lot of dealings with other mobsters like gravano, sitdowns with the chin and gotti. Sep 22, 2008 anthony gaspipe casso, the boss of new yorks lucchese crime family, was a mafia superstar, responsible for more than fifty murders. Sep 27, 2011 author philip carlo talks about his book. One of the most dangerous, intriguing mafia chieftains ever, anthony gaspipe casso served as an apprentice thief and killer before rising to boss of the infamous lucchese crime fami. The books on my list are from guys who were in the life telling their stories. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mar 28, 2018 the brotherhoods was about the mafia cops but casso featured heavily in that book. Murder machine isnt from any of the guys involved but because it was such a good book i had to include it on my list. Anthony gaspipe casso was a former head of the lucchese family. Jun 23, 2009 the boss of new yorks infamous lucchese crime family, anthony gaspipe cassos life in the mafia was preordained from birth.
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