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Organized Crime: Gregory "The Grim Reaper" Scarpa

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Greg Scarpa, known as "The Grim Reaper," was a notorious and violent figure in the American Mafia, specifically within the Colombo crime family. Born in 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, Scarpa rose through the ranks of organized crime, earning a reputation for brutality and unwavering loyalty to the Mafia’s code. Over decades, he engaged in a variety of criminal activities, including extortion, loan sharking, drug trafficking, and numerous murders. Despite his high-ranking position within the Colombo family, Scarpa led a double life as an FBI informant, feeding agents information about Mafia operations while continuing his criminal activities. His dual role allowed him to avoid serious consequences for much of his career, as he manipulated both the FBI and the Mafia to maintain his power and evade prosecution.

Scarpa’s life was marked by extraordinary violence and intrigue, even by Mafia standards. He played a central role in the Colombo crime family’s internal wars, including the bloody conflict of the early 1990s, during which he was suspected of personally committing several murders. His work as an FBI informant also sparked controversy, as it later came to light that he was protected by federal agents despite ongoing criminal activity. Scarpa's health deteriorated in the 1990s due to HIV, contracted from a tainted blood transfusion after surgery, and he died in prison in 1994. His legacy is one of betrayal, violence, and the murky intersection between law enforcement and organized crime.


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