John Gotti
American crime boss (1940–2002)
John Joseph Gotti, Jr. (October 27, 1940 – June 10, 2002), commonly known by the media as "The Dapper Don" and "The Teflon Don" after the murder of his former boss Paul Castellano, was the boss of the well known Gambino crime family.
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Born | John Joseph Gotti Jr. October 27, 1940 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 10, 2002 Springfield, Missouri, U.S. | (aged 61)
Resting place | St. John Cemetery, Queens, New York City |
Other names | "The Teflon Don", "The Dapper Don", "Johnny Boy", "Black John", "Crazy Horse" |
Occupation(s) | Crime boss, mobster, extortionist, racketeer |
Spouse |
Victoria DiGiorgio (m. 1962) |
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Criminal charge | Murder, conspiracy to commit murder, loansharking, racketeering, obstruction of justice, illegal gambling, tax evasion |
Penalty | Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole |