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Vincenzo Little Jimmy Basile

Case from Vernon, CA dated Mar 20, 1931

Victim Details

Vincenzo Little Jimmy Basile

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Vernon

CA

1931-03-20

Vincenzo

Little Jimmy Basile

07/02/2026

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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.

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  • The Writers of Wrongs: The Writers of Wrongs
  • Newspapers.com: 26 Mar 1931, 24 - The Los Angeles Times at Newspapers.com

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