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Frank "Barracuda" Sindone, aged 52, was a notorious loan shark and soldier in the Bruno crime family of Philadelphia. Known for his ruthless tactics, Sindone was heavily involved in illegal gambling and narcotics trafficking. On October 29, 1980, he was found dead in an alley behind a variety store in South Philadelphia, having been shot three times in the head.
Sindone's death was part of a larger power struggle within the Philadelphia mob. He had conspired with Antonio Caponigro, John S ...Read More
Sindone's death was part of a larger power struggle within the Philadelphia mob. He had conspired with Antonio Caponigro, John S ...Read More
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Frank Barracuda Frank Sindone
Male
Philadelphia
PA
1980-10-29
52
Frank
Barracuda Frank Sindone
11/20/2025
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I’ve been diving into the details surrounding Frank “Barracuda” Sindone’s murder and can’t... ...Read More
08/29/2024
08/29/2024
I've always found it deeply chilling how the discovery of Frank Sindone's body in those garbage bags... ...Read More
11/09/2023
11/09/2023
I've been researching the tangled web of the Philadelphia mob's power plays in the late '70s and ear... ...Read More
10/31/2023
10/31/2023
