Antonio Paretti, Anthony Paretti or Tony the Shoemaker ( - 17 February 1927) was a Camorra

Camorra

The Camorra is a Mafia-type criminal organization, or secret society, originating in the region of Campania and its capital Naples in Italy. It is one of the oldest and largest criminal organizations in Italy, dating to the 18th century.-Background:...

 gangster involved in the murder of Nicholas Morello

Nicholas Morello

Nicolo Terranova , also known as Nicholas "Nick" Morello, was one of the first Italian-American organized crime figures in New York City...

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Paretti originally fled to Italy to escape capture, while his brother Aniellio Paretti was imprisoned charged with another murder. He returned to New York in March 1926, thinking that most of the witnesses against him would be gone. Paretti was convicted for first degree murder, despite witnesses who "suddenly developed a uprising lack of memory" - replying "I cannot remember" to all questions asked of them. Leading to his execution security was enhanced from 16 hours a day to 24 hours a day. He was pressuring politicians to deny the death penalty but this was not granted. He was electrocuted on 17 February 1927 at the age of 35. One of his last visitors was future Mafia boss, Vito Genovese

Vito Genovese

Vito "Don Vito" Genovese was an Italian mafioso who rose to power in America during the Castellammarese War to later become leader of the Genovese crime family. Genovese served as mentor to future mob boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante...

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