Michael Magnafichi
Michael G. Magnafichi | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 16, 1962 |
| Other names | Mike Mags, Good Looking Mike |
| Spouse | Karen Tobin (divorced) |
| Children | Michael E. Magnafichi |
Michael Magnafichi is a member of the Chicago Outfit, an Italian-American organized crime syndicate based in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Lee Magnafichi, who also was a member of the Outfit, supposedly working under John "Jackie The Lackey" Cerone.[1] Michael would later become Jackie Cerone's personal driver.
In a declassified 2002 FBI memorandum, Magnafichi was identified as one of the principal threats to the safety of mob turncoat Nick Calabrese, a cooperating witness in the Operation Family Secrets trial.[2][3]
Some sources claim that Michael, along with Rudy Fratto, was or still is an Elmwood Park street boss under Peter DiFronzo, brother of Outfit leader John DiFronzo.[4] However, an in-depth interview of Michael Magnafichi by Outfit historian Joseph Fosco in 2011 suggested that Michael had not been actively involved with the Outfit for years.[5]
In 2013, Michael, who spent years running book for the Chicago Outfit, began producing a sports podcast.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Outfit Capo Lee Magnafichi". American News Post. November 11, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ "Memorandum" (PDF). Federal Bureau of Investigation. August 15, 2002. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
- ^ Wambir, Steven (April 15, 2009). "Who were the biggest threats to Nick Calabrese?". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on January 22, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ Burnstein, Scott; Giancana, Sam (2010). Family Affair: Treachery, Greed, and Betrayal in the Chicago Mafia. ISBN 9780425228319.
- ^ "An Interview With Gangster Michael Magnafichi". American News Post. April 9, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ "Michael Mangafichi Presents ANP Sports". American News Post. June 22, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
