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Ralph Mazzuca

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Feb 24, 1995

Victim Details

Ralph Mazzuca

Male

White / Caucasian

Philadelphia

PA

1995-02-24

Ralph

Mazzuca

07/07/2026

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Ralph Mazzuca, a 37-year-old Italian-American male, was tragically shot and killed on February 24, 1995, in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred at the home of Vella's parents in the 1100 block of Tree Street. Mazzuca's death was part of a larger context of violence and organized crime in the area, particularly involving the Philadelphia crime family, also known as the Bruno–Scarfo crime family.

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