Anthony Tony Brancato

Death by Force

Anthony "Tony" Brancato, a notorious figure in the American underworld, met a violent end on August 6, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. Brancato, originally from Kansas City, Missouri, had a long history of criminal activities, including armed robbery, drug dealing, and illegal gambling. He moved to Southern California in 1946, where he quickly became involved in the mob feud between Los Angeles crime family boss Jack Dragna and the infamous Mickey Cohen. Brancato's criminal record included num ...Read More

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