Jack Dragna

Jack Ignatius Dragna (April 18, 1891 – February 23, 1956) was an American Mafia member and Black Hander who was active in both Italy and the United States in the 20th century. He was active in bootlegging in California during the Prohibition Era in the United States. In 1931, he succeeded Joseph Ardizzone as the boss of the Los Angeles crime family after Ardizzone's mysterious disappearance and death in 1931. Both James Ragen and Earl Warren dubbed Dragna the "Capone of Los Angeles". Dragna remained the boss of the Los Angeles crime family from 1931 until his death in 1956.

Personal facts

Jack Dragna
Alias (AKA)Charles Dragna Antonio Rizzotto
Birth dateApril 18, 1891
Birth nameIgnazio Dragna
Birth place
Italy , Sicily , Corleone
Nationality
Italy
Religion
Catholic Church
cause of death
Myocardial infarction
Date of deathFebruary 23, 1956
Place of death
California , Los Angeles , United States
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External resources

  1. http://crimefile.servertalk.in/crimefile-ftopic263.html
  2. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6280552