What was the primary objective of Murder, Inc. when it was established?
The establishment of 'The Commission' by Lucky Luciano aimed to escalate existing gang conflicts within the New York underworld.
Match the key figures with their roles in Murder, Inc. or the broader syndicate.
Abe 'Kid Twist' Reles
Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
Albert Anastasia
Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter
Known as 'The Lord High Executioner' and the chief lieutenant of Murder, Inc.
Tasked with overseeing and assembling the Murder, Inc. outfit.
Established 'The Commission' to bring order to mob conflicts.
An informant whose testimony contributed to the downfall of Murder, Inc.
What was the most surprising aspect of Murder, Inc.'s compensation package for its members?
The Castellemmarese War was a peaceful resolution that led to the formation of 'The Commission'.
Match the internal roles or characteristics of Murder, Inc. members to their descriptions.
Rosie Gould
Louis Capone
Harry 'Happy' Maione
Charles 'The Bug' Workman
Known for picking victims' pockets to make murders look like robberies.
A miserable individual ironically nicknamed 'Happy', who performed hits.
The seemingly harmless 60-year-old woman running the candy store front.
Acted as the 'HR manager' for Murder, Inc., handing out jobs.
What was the public's primary outrage regarding the 'Plasterers' Union blind date' incident?
Murder, Inc. always left bodies in public places to ensure the message of their power was clearly understood by the underworld.
Match the specific symbolic messages conveyed through particular killing methods or victim treatment.
Birds or rats stuffed in mouths
Making bodies disappear
Victim's eyes shot out or gouged out
Victim strapped to a slot machine
A message for snitches or informers within the underworld.
A brutal public warning: 'Don't cross the Syndicate'.
Psychological warfare to deny enemies a funeral and life insurance claims for families.
A warning from 'See No Evil' to those about to testify.
What was the result of Murder, Inc. accepting the contract to kill Dutch Schultz?
Members of Murder, Inc. were often deeply emotionally invested in their targets, which motivated their brutal acts.
Match the individuals to their eventual fate during the crackdown on Murder, Inc.
Abe 'Kid Twist' Reles
Albert Anastasia
Harry 'Pittsburgh Phil' Strauss
Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter
Assassinated in a barber shop chair in 1957, gunned down in a public and violent manner.
Executed after being convicted for the Irving Feinstein murder, despite attempting an insanity plea.
Executed in the electric chair for the murder of Joseph Rosen.
Fell from a sixth-story window while under police protection, officially ruled an escape attempt but widely believed to be pushed.
What primary consequence did the Commission fear if they sanctioned Dutch Schultz's request to kill prosecutor Thomas Dewey?
Murder, Inc.'s ability to kill members of families who had previously hired them demonstrated their unwavering personal loyalty to all associates.
Match the individual hitmen to their unique forms of brutality or preferences.
Mendy Weiss
Abe 'Kid Twist' Reles
Harry 'Pittsburgh Phil' Strauss
Frank Dasher Abbadando
Loved getting creative with drowning, choking, and setting bodies on fire, and read newspapers to check reports on his work.
A 'good looking guy but a total monster' who preferred melee weapons like knives.
Expert with an ice pick, making deaths look like natural brain hemorrhages and reportedly enjoyed torture.
Big in the drug trade and handled some really high-profile hits.
What critical internal factor ultimately led to the downfall of Murder, Inc.?
Murder, Inc. never faced any significant repercussions from law enforcement due to their extreme efficiency and detachment.
Match the historical event or concept to its impact on Murder, Inc. or the wider mob.
Abe Reles's Testimony
Castellammarese War
Dutch Schultz Hit
The Commission
The catalyst for the unraveling of Murder, Inc. and the arrests of many high-ranking members.
A governing body of crime families established to mediate disputes and enforce treaties.
A miscalculation that led to intense law enforcement pressure and the conviction of Lucky Luciano.
The brutal turf war that spurred the creation of 'The Commission'.
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