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Salvatore A. "Salvie" Testa (March 31, 1956 – September 14, 1984), nicknamed "The Crowned Prince of the Philadelphia Mob", was an Italian-American mobster who served as a caporegime and later acting underboss for the Philadelphia crime family. Testa made his reputation as a hitman for the Philadelphia family during a period of internal gang ...
Oct 11, 1988 · Hitman says slain mob captain set up by best friend. PHILADELPHIA -- Associates of reputed crime boss Nicodemo Scarfo stalked rival mob captain Salvatore Testa for months before enlisting...
Sep 14, 2019 · Salvatore Testa was a rising star in the Philadelphia Mob and a professional hitman. He was ambushed and shot by Nicodemo Scarfo's men in a candy store in 1984, sparking the downfall of the Scarfo regime.
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Salvatore "Salvie" Testa (31 March 1956 – 14 September 1984) was a Philadelphia crime family hitman. He avenged his father Philip Testa's death by whacking many of his killers, but he was murdered on the orders of Nicky Scarfo in 1984. Salvatore Testa was born in southwest Philadelphia...
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In 1981, he and captain Salvatore Testa allegedly beat up Frank D'Alfonso, on orders of Scarfo. In January 1988, he was indicted on murder, attempted murder, extortion, gambling and conspiracy to distribute narcotic charges, alongside boss Nicky Scarfo and 18 others.
Nov 15, 2019 · Salvatore Testa was a notorious hitman and associate of the Philadelphia mafia, who was portrayed by Larry Romano in Martin Scorsese's film \"The Irishman\". Learn about his life, crimes and death in this article by James T. Keane.