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Charles Gioe

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 18, 1954

Victim Details

Charles Cherry Nose Gioe

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

1954-08-18

50

Charles

Gioe

07/10/2026

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Charles "Cherry Nose" Gioe, a 50-year-old Italian-American male, was a lieutenant in the Chicago Outfit, a notorious criminal organization. He was known for his involvement in extortion and blackmail, particularly during the Hollywood extortion scandals of the 1940s. On August 18, 1954, Gioe was shot to death in Chicago, Illinois. His murder was a result of his accidental interference in a dispute involving Joseph "Joey" Glimco, a prominent labor racketeer in Chicago. Gioe's death marked the end ...
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