Organized Crime: Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano (9/21/24)

The Epstein Chronicles

Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano was a high-ranking member of the Bonanno crime family, known for his loyalty, ambition, and involvement in the brutal power struggles within the Mafia. Rising to the rank of captain, he became a key figure during a turbulent time for the family, especially as he supported the leadership of Philip Rastelli. However, his trust in FBI agent Joe Pistone, who infiltrated the Mafia as undercover operative Donnie Brasco, led to his downfall. After orchestrating the murder of rival Sonny Red Indelicato in 1981, Napolitano unknowingly brought Pistone into the family's inner circle, resulting in the FBI’s exposure of the Bonanno family's operations. Once the truth about Brasco was revealed, Napolitano was executed by the Mafia in 1981, marking one of the most significant betrayals in Mafia history and a devastating blow to the Bonanno family. His story remains a powerful example of the dangerous consequences of misplaced trust in the world of organized crime.
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