Mafia Kingfish: Carlos Marcello and the Assassination of John F. Kennedy [Hardcover]

John H. Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1988

Carlos Marcello was named the prime suspect in the assassination of JFK. John Davis tells Marcello's whole sinister story for the first time: from his roots in Sicily in the early 1900s, through his violent apprenticeship in the New Orleans Mafia to his reign over a $2-billion-per-year criminal empire.

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This engrossing, startlingly detailed biography of a Mafia don is based on material obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Carlos Marcello's rise from street thug to undisputed boss of the oldest Mafia family in the country, and his subsequent reign over a vast criminal empire in the Gulf States, is superbly narrated. His 50-year career in crime ended in 1983 after the FBI nailed him in the largest undercover operation ever mounted against an individual. Davis ( The Kennedys , etc.) also presents a well-organized summary of the large body of circumstantial evidence pointing to Marcello as mastermind of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The material indicates that the authorities were virtually powerless to cope with the conspiracy because several politicians and law enforcement officials at local, state and federal levels had been compromised in their dealings with Marcello and his associates. According to evidence offered in these pages, the Mafia chieftain had two compelling motives: revenge and self-protection. Attorney General Robert Kennedy had not only offended his Sicilian pride in a very personal way, but was threatening to put him and his operation out of business. Photos.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 580 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (December 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070157790
• ISBN-13: 978-0070157798
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #749,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars G-R-E-A-T BOOK, April 7, 2003

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John H. Davis doesn't leave a stone unturned, at least as far as Carlos Marcello's complicity in the assassination. If, after reading this book, you don't think Marcello played a part in this crime, ... This book puts you right into the world of Carlos Marcello, almost as though you were experiencing it with your own eyes. Also impressive was Davis' insight into the wacky world of the U.S. Government. In the years since this book was first published, it has been even further established from numerous informants that the actual shooters were three Corsican underworld hitmen from Marseille: Lucien Sarti, Francois Chiappe, and Jean-Paul Angeletti. ...

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an absolutely fabulous book., January 7, 1997

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This review is from: Mafia Kingfish: Carlos Marcello and the Assassination of John F. Kennedy (Paperback)

Being a native of New Orleans I can tell you that all the facts That I could verify about this book were true. It is a shame it is no longer published I wish they would print one more run!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MOST DEFINITIVE WORK ON CARLOS MARCELLO, September 7, 1997

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Having known the Marcello brothers and "others" mentioned in this book very well, it is obvious that Mr. Davis has done his "homework" beyond the "norm"!!! Extremely well written, factual and precise. Have provided many copies to mutual friends. Hoping to see re-print shortly, as I do not have a copy for myself any longer. Hard-cover version would be much more preferable. Outstanding book that I would recommend to anyone, whether or not, familiar with Marcello. Fascinating reading!!! A job "WELL DONE", Mr. Davis!!!!!!!!!!!!!