Organized Crime: Stephen Caracappa (9/9/24)

Stephen Caracappa, a former NYPD detective, is infamous for his role as one of the "Mafia Cops," who betrayed their duties and became operatives for the Lucchese crime family in New York City. Initially a respected detective in the NYPD's Organized Crime Homicide Unit, Caracappa partnered with fellow detective Louis Eppolito to sell police information and participate in Mafia-related crimes, including multiple murders. Their actions, driven by greed and ambition, allowed them to use their law enforcement positions to protect and assist the very criminals they were sworn to apprehend. Their most notorious crimes included the abduction and murder of individuals like Israel Greenwald and James Hydell, carried out under orders from Mafia leaders such as Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso.

The unraveling of their criminal enterprise began when Casso, facing a life sentence, became an informant and exposed the corrupt activities of Caracappa and Eppolito. Following a detailed investigation, the two were arrested in 2005 and subsequently found guilty on multiple counts, including racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder. Their trial was a stark revelation of the extent to which corruption had infiltrated the NYPD, leading to life sentences for both men. Caracappa's legacy remains a chilling example of how law enforcement can be corrupted from within, demonstrating the need for vigilance and integrity in those sworn to uphold the law.





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