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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"Meloni says maximum commitment to the safety of Italians."
— Meloni , Politician
"bisogna andare 'oltre' e scoprire i 'mandanti occulti'."
— Maria Falcone , Other
Key People
Alfio Ferlito was a fellow mobster killed in 1982.
Benedetto "Nitto" Santapaola was a notorious Mafia boss known for masterminding murders and attacks in Italy.
Crosetto is an Italian politician serving as Minister of Defense.
Francesca Morvillo was an Italian judge and the wife of Giovanni Falcone, who was also killed in the 1992 Capaci bombing.
Giovanni Falcone was an anti-Mafia judge assassinated in a car bombing in 1992.
Maria Falcone is the sister of Giovanni Falcone and an advocate for justice against mafia violence.
Prime Minister of Italy.
Nitto Santapaola was a notorious mafia boss believed to have masterminded key murders in Italy.
Paolo Borsellino was an anti-Mafia judge murdered in a car bombing in 1992.
Pippo Fava was a journalist murdered in 1984, known for his anti-Mafia stance.
Salvini is an Italian politician and the leader of the League party.
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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 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 considered 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 believed to have masterminded massacres, including the 1992 Capaci bombing that killed prosecutor Giovanni Falcone.
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