Nypds stephen caracappa, mafia cop hitman, dead at 75. Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa are two former new york police department nypd police detectives who worked on behalf of the new york mafia, principally the lucchese crime family, while they committed various illegal activities. At the end of his life despite pleas to the contrary dad felt compelled to write to caracappa. Stephen caracappa had worked in the nypds organized crime unit in brooklyn, new york, since the late 1970s before he retired on a disability pension in 1992, living for a time in great kills, staten island, he subsequently worked as a private investigator and retired in the mid1990s, moving to las vegas along with eppolito. They ran with sammy the bull gravano and were chronicled somewhat in jimmy breslins book the good rat a true story. However, both louis eppolito and steven and steven caracappa must go. In 2006, they were convicted of labor racketeering, extortion, narcotics, illegal gambling, obstruction of justice, eight counts of murder. Eppolito and his partner, stephen caracappa, were convicted of taking part in eight gangland.
Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa wikipedia republished. Select this result to view louis j eppolitos phone number, address, and more. Apr 12, 2017 corrupt cop stephen caracappa died in a north carolina prison on saturday caracappa, 75, was sentenced to life plus 80 years in 2006 for mafia murders moonlighted as mob hitman while working as an. Stephen caraccappa and louis eppolito, two highly decorated former detectives, were convicted last month of murdering eight people murders committed on the orders of a vicious mob boss. The trial of louis eppolito and stephen caracappa, two retired cops who. Mafia cop by lou eppolito meet your next favorite book. Ten years ago this month, exnew york police department detective louis eppolito was. Caracappa and his partner louis eppolito were convicted back inread more. Stephen caracappa and louis eppolito were former new york city police department police detectives who worked on behalf of the new york city mafia, principally the lucchese and gambino crime families, while they committed various illegal activities. They were accused of eight murders and numerous other crimes. Growing up, he became acquainted with several other mobsters. Corrupt cop stephen caracappa died in a north carolina prison on saturday caracappa, 75, was sentenced to life plus 80 years in 2006 for mafia murders moonlighted as.
Sep, 2005 in march, more than a decade after allegations against them first surfaced, retired n. This book, written by socalled mafia cop lou eppolito, turned out to be eppolito s undoing. Stephen caracappa and louis eppolito were former new york city police department nypd police detectives who worked on behalf of the new york city mafia, principally the lucchese and gambino crime families, while they committed various illegal activities. May 05, 2005 authorities recently located a key eyewitness to the mob slaying that accused mafia cops louis eppolito and stephen caracappa allegedly carried out for luchese gangster anthony gaspipe casso nearly 15 years ago, gang land has learned. Louis eppolitos wife breathed a sigh of relief yesterday when she learned that a tape of her husband making nasty sexual comments about their daughter would not be.
An uncle known as jimmy the clam, a grandfather and a cousin were made men, too. Louis eppolito phone, address, background info whitepages. Apr 12, 2017 stephen caracappa, an nypd cop who murdered and leaked police information for the mafia, died in prison on saturday. The story of eppolito and caracappadetectives turned hit men for the mobhas inspired multiple book and movie deals. By age 10, louis was joining his father on his bookmaking rounds. Mafia cop stephen caracappa passes away behind bars about. Louis eppolito during his trial in 2006 on charges. The story of an honest cop whose family was the mob in 1992. His father was a gambino family soldier known as fat the gangster. The exact cause of death is still unclear although caracappa had reportedly battled cancer in the past. A short time later in 1992 he authored a book titled mafia cop. Authorities recently located a key eyewitness to the mob slaying that accused mafia cops louis eppolito and stephen caracappa allegedly carried out for luchese gangster anthony gaspipe casso nearly 15 years ago, gang land has learned. Jun 01, 1992 eppolito and his former partner stephen caracappa were also on the mobs payroll at first they provided intelligence and then, later, murdered rival mobsters. A life in organized crime seemed preordained, but louiss interest faded after several relatives were killed by rival gangsters.
The story of an honest cop whose family was the mob, and his former partner stephen caracappa were on the mafia payroll, using. Several books authored or coauthored by the mob cops investigators noted. Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa are referred to as the mafia cops. If there was ever a crooked cop, eppolito was that cop. According to kaplan, while casso was on the lam, he bought a copy of eppolitos 1992 autobiography, mafia cop.
Mar 09, 2015 in 1992, former nypd detective louis eppolito appeared on the sally jesse raphael show promoting his recently released autobiography, mafia cop. This mans ego was such, he appeared on national television promoting this book, and was recognized by the mother of a man james hydell who was picked up by eppolito and his partner steven carracappa, and delivered to anthony gaspipe caso, who then. In his book, he cites his tarnished reputation over the rosario gambino corruption case as a reason for leaving. Seeking out government records of stephen caracappa and louis eppolito, two. Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa are two former new york police department nypd police detectives who worked on behalf of the new york mafia, principally the lucchese and gambino crime families, while they committed various illegal activities. The best result we found for your search is louis j eppolito age 70s in birmingham, al. Crooked nypd detective stephen caracappa passed away at a medical detention facility in north carolina on april 8 at the age of 75 according to prison records. Louis eppolito was born on july 22, 1948 in brooklyn, new york, new york, usa as louis john eppolito. Mafia cops louis eppolito, stephen caracappa sentenced.
Stephen caracappa, one of the infamous mafia cops convicted in 2006 of carrying out murders for the mob while working with the nypd, has died in prison while serving a life sentence, federal. After their reign was over, several men were dead, and louis eppolito and stephen caracappa. The brotherhoods is a perfectly fine book that could have been much, much better had the. Indicted in march 2005, with his retired lou eppolito was one of the most highly decorated policemen in the. Mafia cop stephen caracappa passes away behind bars.
He died on april 8, 2017 in butner, north carolina, u sa. This book, written by socalled mafia cop lou eppolito, turned out to be eppolitos undoing. Posts about louis eppolito written by therealmcteag. Stephen caracappa, an nypd cop who murdered and leaked police information for the mafia, died in prison on saturday. Eppolito was convicted of helping to orchestrate eight mob killings roughly between 19861990 along with his partner stephen caracappa. At this point i dont care what they say, stephen caracappa is an innocent man and louis eppolito told reporters i was a good, hardworking cop for 22 years. Stephen caracappa and louis eppolito wikipedia republished. An uncle known as jimmy the clam, a grandfather, and a cousin were made men, too. His paternal uncle and cousin, james eppolito and james eppolito jr. Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa are two former new york police department nypd police detectives. Eppolito, who along with his partner, stephen caracappa, were convicted of taking part in eight gangland murders in new yorks mafia cop scandal, died on nov. Casso then asked kaplan if the two men pictured in the booklouis eppolito. Detective stephen caracappa achieved the distinguished rank of first grade.
Stephen caracappa and louis eppolito were former new york city police department nypd. According to us prosecutors louis eppolito, the author of mafia cop. Indicted in march 2005, with his retired partner stephen caracappa, for providing information about key witnesses and confidential informants to the lucchese crime family. Mar 24, 2006 louis eppolitos wife breathed a sigh of relief yesterday when she learned that a tape of her husband making nasty sexual comments about their daughter would not be played in open court. Eppolito and his partner, stephen caracappa, were convicted of. Apr 12, 2017 crooked nypd detective stephen caracappa passed away at a medical detention facility in north carolina on april 8 at the age of 75 according to prison records. During the trail the prosecution laid out in graphic detail their case against the two former detectives. Mafia cops louis eppolito, stephen caracappa sentenced to. Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa are two former new york police department nypd police detectives who worked on behalf of the new york. Louis eppolito born july 22, 1948 is the son of ralph eppolito, a member of the gambino crime family.
Dec 10, 2006 stephen caracappa, left, and louis eppolito. They have also lived in north hollywood, ca and kingwood, tx plus 7 other locations. The son of a new york mobster eppolito was a new york city police officer from 1969 1990. Hell awaits steve caracappa, second craziest criminal i. Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa were former new york city police department nypd police detectives who worked on behalf of the new york city mafia, principally the lucchese and gambino crime families, while they committed various illegal activities. Former new york city police detective louis eppolito exits brooklyn federal court with his wife fran, wednesday, march 22, 2006, in new york. Mob cops saga still reverberates 10 years after their. Caracappa, 75, who was serving out his sentence at a. Eppolito and his partner, stephen caracappa, were convicted of taking part in eight gangland murders in new yorks mafia cop scandal. The brotherhoods by guy lawson and william oldham books. Eppolito and his former partner stephen caracappa were also on the mobs payroll at first they provided intelligence and then, later, murdered rival mobsters.
In 1992, former nypd detective louis eppolito appeared on the sally jesse raphael show promoting his recently released autobiography, mafia cop. In 2006, they were convicted of labor racketeering, extortion, narcotics, illegal gambling, obstruction of justice, eight counts of murder and. May 01, 2005 this book, written by socalled mafia cop lou eppolito, turned out to be eppolito s undoing. Stephen caracappa news from united press international. Nov 07, 2019 louis eppolito was practically born into the mafia. Louis is related to patricia ann eppolito and suan a eppolito as well as 5 additional people. Louis eppolito was practically born into the mafia. Goodfellas undercover cop accused of mafia murders world. Stephen caracappa, one of the notorious nypd mafia cops who moonlighted as a hitman for the luchese crime family, has died in federal prison. Stephen caracappa and louis eppolito were new york city police detectives who killed people for the mafia in the 1980s and 90s. Indicted in march 2005, with his retired lou eppolito was one of the most highly decorated policemen in the history of the new york police department. In 2006, they were convicted of labor racketeering, extortion, narcotics, illegal gambling, obstruction of justice, eight counts of murder and conspiracy to. The 75yearold and his partner, louis eppolito, had been given life sentences in 2009 after committing at least eight murders for the italian mob from 1986 to 1990.
Louis eppolito, 60, and stephen caracappa, 67, who spent a combined 44 years on the force and once worked as partners, were found guilty in april 2006 of engaging in racketeering. In 2006, they were convicted of labor racketeering, extortion, narcotics, illegal. The story of an honest cop whose family was the mob, in which he spoke of his attempts to avoid. He was an actor and writer, known for lost highway 1997, goodfellas 1990 and predator 2 1990. That was very far from the truth because louis eppolito was worse than any made member of any family. Casso also paid eppolito and caracappa much more to assist in eight. But kaplan, in a supporting role, stole the show in court this week. In march, more than a decade after allegations against them first surfaced, retired n. Stephen caracappa who was busted along with louis eppolito for working with the lucchesse crime family while serving with the nypd died at a medical detention facility in butner, north. Mar 06, 2009 louis eppolito, 60, and stephen caracappa, 67, who spent a combined 44 years on the force and once worked as partners, were found guilty in april 2006 of engaging in racketeering. Also barely mentioned in mafia cop is eppolitos partner, the redoubtable steve caracappa. Mar 17, 2006 the story of eppolito and caracappadetectives turned hit men for the mobhas inspired multiple book and movie deals. Eppolito and his former partner stephen caracappa were also on. Apr 12, 2017 stephen caracappa, one of the notorious nypd mafia cops who moonlighted as a hitman for the luchese crime family, has died in federal prison.
Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa mafia wiki fandom. Mob cops saga still reverberates 10 years after their life. Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa local business. He is the author of four books, including las vegas babylon. Nypd detective stephen caracappa worked with eppolito on behalf of. On march 9, 2005 louis eppolito and his former partner stephen caracappa were arrested on rico charges and dubbed the mafia cops by the news media, a twist from louiss book in the early 1990s. Louis eppolito and stephen caracappa are two former new york police department nypd police detectives who worked on behalf of the new york mafia while they committed various illegal activities. Louis eppolito july 22, 1948 november 3, 2019 was the son of ralph eppolito, a member of the gambino crime family. Mob cops saga still reverberates 10 years after their life sentences. A packed brooklyn federal courtroom erupted in cheers as vincent lino unloaded on louis eppolito and stephen caracappa the corrupt detective duo convicted of selling their badges to the luchese.
Mar 11, 2005 according to us prosecutors louis eppolito, the author of mafia cop. In 2006, they were convicted of labor racketeering, narcotics, illegal gambling, obstruction of justice, eight counts of murder and conspiracy to. The story of an honest cop whose family was the mob, and his former partner stephen caracappa were on. In 2006, they were convicted of labor racketeering, extortion, narcotics, illegal gambling, obstruction of justice, eight murders and conspiracy to commit murder, charges stemming from the 1980s and. When they came together it was an awful moment in new york city criminal history and certainly the very lowest point for the greatest detectives in the world.