Carmine the Snake

In "Mafia Survivor," Frank DiMatteo collaborates with true-crime expert Michael Benson to unveil the tumultuous life of Carmine "The Snake" Persico, a notorious figure in the American La Cosa Nostra. From his violent youth leading the Garfield Boys to his pivotal role in the Colombo crime family, the narrative offers a gripping look at his ruthless rise, betrayal, and the infamous trials that allowed him to evade justice. Even in prison at age 84, Persico's brutal legacy continues to resonate within the criminal underworld.