Maria Licciardi (born March 24, 1951 in Secondigliano) is an Italian criminal affiliated with the Camorra and former head of the Licciardi clan, based in the Secondigliano quarters in the north of Naples. She was the undisputed boss of the Camorra in the city of Naples from 1993 until her arrest in 2001.
Licciardi was referred to as "La Madrina" (The Godmother) by fellow Camorristi and earned the nickname "La Piccolina" (The Little Girl) early on in her criminal career, due to her diminutive height. Among Camorra women she is known respectfully as "La principessa" (The princess), due to her good standing.
Read more about Maria Licciardi: Camorra Heritage, Reign As Boss, Personality, Bribing Pentiti, Downfall, Fugitive, Arrest
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