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Albert Anastasia

Also known as the "Mad Hatter" and "Lord High Executioner"

Albert Anastasia

New York Cosa Nostra Boss

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Albert Anastasia, born Umberto Anastasio, (September 26, 1902 – October 25, 1957) was a Gambino crime family boss in New York known best for his role in running the contract killing gang known as Murder, Inc.

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