• Giuseppe Setola is allegedly a boss in the Camorra crime family of Naples, Italy. On January 12, 2009, Setola and a bodyguard escaped authorities by climbing into a sewer system through a trapdoor. He had been sentenced to life in prison for murder.

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  1. Allegedly responsible for organizing the murder of six African immigrants in September of 2008Fox News: Italian Mafia Boss Eludes Capture by Fleeing Into Sewer (January 12, 2009)
  2. One of Italy's 10 Most Wanted fugitives prior to arrestScotsman.com: Mafia boss flees police despite his claim he is 'blind' (January 12, 2009)
  3. Claims to be blindScotsman.com: Mafia boss flees police despite his claim he is 'blind' (January 12, 2009)
  4. Granted house arrest for ongoing eye problemsFox News: Italian Mafia Boss Eludes Capture by Fleeing Into Sewer (January 12, 2009)
  5. Escaped home in Trentola Ducenta through trap door in the floorFox News: Italian Mafia Boss Eludes Capture by Fleeing Into Sewer (January 12, 2009)
  6. Wife remained behind and was held for questioningFox News: Italian Mafia Boss Eludes Capture by Fleeing Into Sewer (January 12, 2009)
  7. Surfaced from sewer next to waiting carScotsman.com: Mafia boss flees police despite his claim he is 'blind' (January 12, 2009)
  8. Arrested with fellow Mafia member Mose EspositoSky News: Mafia Boss Makes Smelly Getaway (January 13, 2009)

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