The Dark Underworld of St. Louis: A History of Its Deadliest Gangs

Dive into the turbulent history of organized crime in St. Louis with our latest video, "Gangs of St. Louis: The Rise and Fall of the Green Ones and the Pillow Gang." This faceless documentary takes you back to the early 20th century, exploring the origins, power struggles, and eventual decline of two notorious Mafia factions.

Discover the story of Dominick Giambrone, the early Italian Mafia boss, and how the rise of Vito Giannola and the Green Ones reshaped the criminal landscape of St. Louis. Witness the brutal conflicts with rival gangs like Egan's Rats and the Cuckoos, and the violent end of key figures like Alphonse Palizzola and Vito Giannola.

Follow the Pillow Gang, from its early days under Pasquale Santino to the reign of Carmelo Fresina, and the betrayal that led to internal strife and continued violence. Learn how Thomas Buffa united the Mafia factions, leading to a single family that dominated the city's underworld.

Through archival images and compelling narration, we recount the story of the St. Louis Mafia, including the mysterious murder of Thomas Buffa in a California vineyard and the modern era under Anthony "Nino" Parrino.

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