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John Joseph Papalia (Italian: [papaˈliːa]; March 18, 1924 – May 31, 1997), also known as Johnny Pops Papalia or "The Enforcer", was a Canadian crime boss of the Papalia crime family based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Oct 16, 2021 · Johnny (Pops) Papalia, one of Canada’s most infamous mobsters, was gunned down in broad daylight on May 31, 1997. The 73-year-old was executed by Ken Murdock, who was later convicted of the...
By the late 1950s, Johnny Papalia was a made man in the Buffalo family, and boss of the Papalia family Ontario faction. By the early 1960s, he earned his reputation from the French Connection , a smuggling operation that supplied over 80 percent of America's heroin market between the 1960s and 1970s—developing strong connections with the ...
Mar 29, 2024 · Johnny Papalia, left, had a powerful grip in southern Ontario’s mafia for decades.
Jan 3, 2020 · Johnny Papalia ruled Ontario’s underworld for decades. Pat and Angelo Musitano were originally charged with conspiracy in Papalia’s 1997 murder. Jan. 3, 2020. 3 min read. By The Hamilton...
Jul 11, 2020 · Pat Musitano signed his death warrant on May 31, 1997, just minutes after longtime underworld chieftain Johnny Papalia hit the sidewalk dead as a doornail.
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Mar 30, 2024 · Johnny Papalia, 71 at the time, and a “made man” in the Mob — had a powerful grip in southern Ontario’s mafia for decades.
