Frank Salemme
American gangster and hitman
Born
August 18th, 1933
92 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in 1933, this individual became a prominent figure in organized crime in New England. Salemme served as a caporegime in the Patriarca crime family during the 1990s. He was heavily involved in various illegal activities, including extortion and racketeering. Convicted of murder in 1990, he was sentenced to serve time in prison. After his release, he continued to be a significant player in the criminal underworld. In 2018, he faced additional charges related to conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Served as a caporegime in the Patriarca crime family
Convicted of murder in 1990
Charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice in 2018
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