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Vincenzo Big Jim Colosimo

Case from Chicago, IL dated May 11, 1920

Victim Details

Vincenzo Big Jim Colosimo

Male

Other Race

Chicago

IL

1920-05-11

42

Vincenzo

Big Jim Colosimo

07/28/2026

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Vincenzo 'Big Jim' Colosimo, an Italian-American crime boss, was assassinated on May 11, 1920, at the age of 42 in Chicago, Illinois. Colosimo, also known as 'Diamond Jim' for his penchant for wearing diamond-studded jewelry, was a prominent figure in the Chicago underworld. He built a criminal empire based on prostitution, gambling, and racketeering, becoming a significant player in the city's vice district. His rise to power was facilitated by his connections with influential political figures ...
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    I can't stop thinking about Dale Winter and what she must have gone through after Big Jim's murder. ... ...Read More
    11/12/2024
    Has anyone else thought about the tragic timing of Big Jim's assassination? Just three weeks after m... ...Read More
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    I’ve always been intrigued by the dynamics between Johnny Torrio and Big Jim Colosimo, especially ... ...Read More
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