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Paul Rothenberg

Case from Long-island, NY dated Jul 29, 1973

Victim Details

Paul Rothenberg

Male

Long-island

NY

1973-07-29

43

Paul

Rothenberg

07/28/2026

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In the summer of 1973, a 43-year-old man named Paul Rothenberg became the victim of a fatal shooting in a quiet alley in Flower Hill, Long Island. The incident, which occurred on July 29th, was not a random act of violence but rather a calculated execution with ties to organized crime. Rothenberg, who was involved in the pornography industry and was also a victim of extortion, was shot twice in the head.

The investigation into Rothenberg's death pointed to two notorious figures in the cri ...
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  • 1973 in organized crime - Wikipedia
  • Mafia Hitters |: DeMeo Crew Victims | Mafia Hitters
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