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Ralph Mazzuca

Death by Force
Case Description
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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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    Victim Details

    Ralph Mazzuca

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Philadelphia

    PA

    1995-02-24

    Ralph

    Mazzuca

    11/22/2025

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