CRAZY JOE GALLO: The Mafia Captain Who Kidnapped His Own Boss

Joseph “Crazy Joe” Gallo was one of the most controversial figures in New York Mafia history. Born in Brooklyn in 1929, he rose through the Profaci crime family, allegedly took part in the 1957 killing of Albert Anastasia, and later kidnapped his own bosses, helping spark the First Colombo War. After nearly a decade in prison, Gallo returned in 1971 as an unlikely celebrity, mixing with actors, writers, and intellectuals while tensions with Joseph Colombo grew again. When Colombo was shot at a public rally, many suspected Gallo. Months later, on April 7, 1972, Gallo was gunned down at Umberto’s Clam House while celebrating his 43rd birthday. This is the true story of ambition, betrayal, the Colombo wars, and the lasting legacy of Crazy Joe Gallo. __________ ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: The Insane Life Story of CRAZY JOE GALLO 00:43 Birth and Family Background in Brooklyn, 1929–1940s 04:04 Entry into Organized Crime and Early Racketeering, Early–Mid 1950s 06:43 The Assassination of Albert Anastasia, October 25, 1957 09:36 Senate Testimony and Rising Notoriety, 1958 11:58 Kidnapping of Profaci Leadership and the First Colombo War, 1961 15:17 Conviction and Imprisonment, 1961–1971 19:06 Leadership Changes in the Profaci Family and Failed Peace Efforts, 1962–1971 22:16 Release, Celebrity Status, and Renewed Conflict, April 11, 1971 25:52 The Shooting of Joseph Colombo, June 28, 1971 28:36 The Murder of Joe Gallo, April 7, 1972 33:19 Immediate Retaliation and the Extended Colombo War, 1972–1974 36:55 Aftermath, Cultural Legacy, and the “Gallo Block,” 1975 and Beyond __________ 🔴 Subscribe to our channel! ➡️    / @reddoorclub   🔴 Join the membership to support the channel directly! ➡️    / @reddoorclub   __________ I do my best to research every video thoroughly, but sometimes information, images, or reliable sources are limited. Because of that, some details may occasionally be inaccurate. In addition, certain moments may include light embellishments for storytelling or atmospheric effect.