Joseph Barboza

Joseph Barboza

Joseph "The Animal" Barboza (pronounced BAR-bow-sa) (September 20, 1932 – February 11, 1976) was a Portuguese-American mafioso and one of the most feared mob hitmen during the 1960s. He is reputed to have murdered at least 26 men in his lifetime—yet never proven.

Read more about Joseph Barboza:  Background, Earning The Nickname "The Animal", Professional Boxing Career, Escape From Prison, Entry Into Organized Crime, Turning Government Witness, Murder Victim, False Testimony Against Rivals

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