Sunshine State Mafia

For decades, Tampa worked as a hub for organized crime from the rowdy days of Prohibition to the zenith of the Good Fellas of the 1950s. Here you'll find some familiar faces from White Shadow and background on the main players. Also, check out author Scott Deitche’s great book, Cigar City Mafia and his web site www.scottdeitche.com for more.

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Joe Bedami

Santo Trafficante

Nick Scaglione

Johnny Rivera

Click here to read the first interview with Johnny Rivera after the killing.