Vincenzo "Little Jimmy" Basile, a notable figure in the criminal underworld of early 20th century Los Angeles, met a violent end on March 20, 1931, in Vernon, California. Basile, who had ties to various illicit activities including bootlegging and extortion, was found dead under mysterious circumstances that pointed to a gangland execution. His death was a significant event in the ongoing power struggles among Italian-American crime families in the region.
Basile's murder was believed to
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