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The long time civil war between the Sicilian mafiosi comes to an end as the bloody violence and savage warfare cause massive public opposition, many of whom breaking " Omerta ", as Sicilian authorities are pressured to investigate the centuries old secret society.

Luciano Leggio , the Corleonesi boss of the Sicilian Mafia , is captured after years on the run.

Francesco Bontade dies, leaving his son Stefano Bontade in control of the Santa Maria di Gesù mafia family.

Italian Politician , Salvatore Lima admits ties to Angelo La Barbera , one of Palermo's most powerful mobsters.

Salvatore Bonanno , son of Joseph Bonanno , assumes position of consigliere of the Bonanno Crime Family after John Tartamella resigns.

January 19 - Santo Perrone , head of the Detroit crime family, is severely wounded by a car bomb and later looses his right leg.

March 18 - John C. Montana , a prominant New York mobster, dies of natural causes in Buffalo General Hospital at the age of 70.

October 21 - Joseph Bonanno , scheduled to testify before a federal grand jury, is abducted by unknown assailants from his Park Avenue apartment building.

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Francesco Bontade , Sicilian mafioso, boss of the Santa Maria di Gesù mafia family

John C. Montana , New York mobster