Jacob Gurrah Shapiro Fur Industry Mafia Enforcer

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, True Crime, Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book Jacob Gurrah Shapiro Fur Industry Mafia Enforcer by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr, Robert Grey Reynolds, Jr
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Grey Reynolds Jr ISBN: 9781311746153
Publisher: Robert Grey Reynolds, Jr Publication: March 5, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
ISBN: 9781311746153
Publisher: Robert Grey Reynolds, Jr
Publication: March 5, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Jacob Gurrah Shapiro was a Mafia enforcer in the fashion fur industry. He worked as a lieutenant to the notorious Louis Lepke Buchalter who was himself executed at Ossining Prison (Sing Sing) in 1944. Shapiro and Buchalter were a tandem that single handedly dominated an industry in which shopkeepers and manufacturers were intimidated into paying tribute for Mafia control of striking workers. Over a period of time Shapiro and Buchalter collected hundreds of thousands in extorted money from merchants in the New York City garment industry.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Jacob Gurrah Shapiro was a Mafia enforcer in the fashion fur industry. He worked as a lieutenant to the notorious Louis Lepke Buchalter who was himself executed at Ossining Prison (Sing Sing) in 1944. Shapiro and Buchalter were a tandem that single handedly dominated an industry in which shopkeepers and manufacturers were intimidated into paying tribute for Mafia control of striking workers. Over a period of time Shapiro and Buchalter collected hundreds of thousands in extorted money from merchants in the New York City garment industry.

More books from Robert Grey Reynolds, Jr

Cover of the book Mafia Hit On Little Augie Pisano Queens, New York September 26, 1959 by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Bridget Rose Dugdale, The IRA and the Great Art Theft Wicklow, Ireland 1974 by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Gerhard Mitter Porsche & BMW Formula One, Sports Car Driver and European Hill Climbing Champion by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book The Early Italian Mafia In New Orleans by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Little Augie Orgen And Jack Legs Diamond by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Murder In Pittsburgh The Death of an Artist's Model by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book 1963 San Francisco 49ers by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book A Lion's Despair Alex Karras And NFL Gambling by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Harry Fleischer Detroit Purple Gang Mobster by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Dominick "Quiet Dom" Cirillo Genovese Family Boss by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book The Mafia and Long Island Prostitution by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Magaddino Mafia Family Buffalo, New York 1963-1970 by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Terrorism During The Algerian War by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Tamerlane Conqueror of Asia by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
Cover of the book Peter Arundell Lotus Formula One Driver & British Touring Car Racer by Robert Grey Reynolds Jr
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy