Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan
"Nitto" Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy's most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992.
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"Nitto" Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy's most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992.
Benedetto 'Nitto' Santapaola, 87, died in Milan's Opera prison. He was convicted for multiple murders, including the 1992 Capaci bombing that killed prosecutor Giovanni Falcone.
Nitto Santapaola, 87, died in Milan's Opera prison. He was believed to have masterminded massacres, including the 1992 Capaci bombing that killed prosecutor Giovanni Falcone.
Nitto Santapaola, 87, died in Milan's Opera prison. He was one of the most notorious Mafia bosses, convicted for multiple murders, including the 1992 Capaci bombing.
Nitto Santapaola, 87, died in Milan's Opera prison. He was convicted for multiple murders, including the 1992 Capaci bombing that killed prosecutor Giovanni Falcone.
Nitto Santapaola, 87, died in Milan's Opera prison. He was considered one of the most notorious Mafia bosses, convicted for multiple murders, including the 1992 Capaci bombing.
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