The mafia is a criminal organization that originated in Italy, especially in Sicily. It is based on secrecy, violence, and illegal activities such as extortion, drug trafficking, and corruption. Over the years, the mafia has used intimidation and fear to control territories and influence politics and the economy, causing serious damage to society and the rule of law.
PERSON’S NAME
GAETANO COSTA
HIS/HER JOB/PROFESSION
Magistrate, Deputy Prosecutor, Chief Prosecutor
HOW AND WHY HE/SHE DIED
Costa was made a victim of the mafia, on August 6, 1980, in central Palermo. It was an act of revenge against Costa due to him leading a series of delicate and successful investigations.
MAIN FACTS OF HIS/HER LIFE
He began as a student in Palermo Law School and won a Judiciary competition. He fought against a lot of corruption within the judicial system itself.
YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE PERSON
He was very brave considering how he had to take a lot of action and make tough decisions all by himself to fight the corruptions all by himself, risking his career.
YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE CRIME COMMITTED
It was unfair and brutal
PERSON’S NAME
ROCCO CHINNICI
HIS/HER JOB/PROFESSION
Magistrate, Judge, Chief Prosecutor
HOW AND WHY HE/SHE DIED
Chinnici was killed by the mafia on July 29, 1983, in Palermo, in a car bombing. The mafia murdered him because of his strong commitment to fighting organized crime and for creating innovative investigative methods against the Cosa Nostra.
MAIN FACTS OF HIS/HER LIFE
He studied law and became a magistrate. He is known for creating the Anti-Mafia Pool, a group of judges who worked together to investigate mafia crimes. He strongly believed in teamwork to protect magistrates and make investigations more effective.
YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE PERSON
In my opinion, he was extremely courageous and intelligent. He changed the way magistrates worked against the mafia and showed great determination, even though he knew the risks he was facing.
YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE CRIME COMMITTED
The crime was extremely brutal. It showed how dangerous the mafia was and how far it was willing to go to stop justice.
