The Italian Squad: Battling The Black Hand
The Mob Museum 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe Black Hand terrorized the Italian immigrant community in pre-Prohibition New York. These mysterious extortionists demanded money or else they would blow up a business or kidnap a child. When people did not pay, the Black Hand often followed through on its threats. New York Police formed the Italian Squad, a team of Italian detectives, […]