Vincent Jigante

Vincent Jigante

Vincent Jigante is a well-known authority among the Mafiosi, who controlled crime in New York and other major cities of America. He left school in 9th grade and switched to boxing. In the criminal group came in 17 years. Since then, he began his ascent in the underworld. First he became a godfather, and then a consoles (counselor). Since 1981, he became the leader of the Genovese family. Vincent received the nickname "Nutty Boss" and "King Pajamas" for his inadequate behavior and walks through New York in a bathrobe. It was a simulation of a mental disorder. For 40 years he avoided prison, portraying himself as a madman. In 1997 he was still sentenced to 12 years. Even while in prison, he continued to give instructions to members of the criminal group through his son Vincent Esposito. In 2005, the Mafiosi died in prison from heart problems.