Double Deal Michael Corbitt Sam Giancana 1st Ed VRYFINE HC/ DJ Chicago Syndicate
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Double Deal Michael Corbitt Sam Giancana 1st Ed VRYFINE HC/ DJ Chicago Syndicate. Check out my other rare Chicago history, biography, and vintage book listings! Add multiple items to your cart for an automatic multi-book discount at checkout." The contents of Double Deal focus on Michael Corbitt’s 40-year "double life" as both the Chief of Police in Willow Springs, Illinois, and a high-ranking associate for the Chicago Outfit . Early Life and Recruitment: Corbitt details his upbringing in Chicago and how he was recruited by Sam "Momo" Giancana, who actually placed him on the police force to serve as an inside man. The Willow Springs Police Years: A detailed look at his rise to Police Chief while simultaneously acting as a bagman, gunman, and courier for mob figures like Sal Bastone. Corruption and International Intrigue: The book expands beyond Chicago to discuss the Outfit’s international dealings, including ties to the Shah of Iran, Manuel Noriega, and the Mossad. The "Mystery Man" – Hy Larner: Corbitt dedicates significant portions of the book to Hy Larner, whom he identifies as a brilliant strategist who controlled the Outfit's international gambling and money-laundering operations alongside Meyer Lansky. Major Crimes: He provides firsthand accounts of high-profile Outfit hits, including the murder of his mentor, Sam Giancana, and his own involvement in the 1982 murder of Dianne Masters. Photographs: A central section featuring rare black-and-white photos of Corbitt, prominent mob figures, and related crime scenes.
