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Part 2: Gene Borrello on Why Bonanno Crime Family Focused More on Murders Than Money
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Gene Borrello, a former associate of the Bonanno crime family, shared startling insights about his turbulent upbringing and life in organized crime. Growing up in a family rooted deeply in criminal activities, Gene's life was far from ordinary. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, Gene recounted stories of his father's violent nature. His father, though not part of the mob, lived life recklessly. In one shocking incident, Gene's father shot a man in a barbershop merely because the man, who was gay, commented on his father's good looks. Although the victim survived, this event was indicative of his father’s violent disposition. This brutal streak extended to other criminal activities, including a heist where his father stole $800,000 from a biker gang from Canada, leading to severe repercussions. The interview paints a vivid picture of the chaotic environment that shaped Gene's entry into the crime world at a very young age, dropping out of school by 14 and starting a run of arrests for assault by 15.
