James Marcello was said to be Chicago's top crime boss. Marcello was sentenced to life in prison on February 5, 2009. The sentencing was in connection to the 1986 murders of brothers Anthony and Michael Spilotro. Marcello and four others were convicted in the September 2007, in what is called "Family Secrets" mob trial.Cbs2chicago.com: Another Family Secrets Defendant (February 5, 2009)
The murders of the Spilotro brothers was depicted incorrectly in the film Casino.Chicagotribune.com: Victims' Brother Pours Out Years... (February 6, 2009)
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Also known as "Little Jimmy" Marcello
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Crime boss for the Chicago Outfit criminal organization
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66 years old in 2009
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Found guilty of the murder of Anthony (Tony) "The Ant" Spilotro and his brother Michael Spilotro
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Four others also convicted during the trial that was dubbed the "Family Secrets" mob trialCbs2chicago.com: Another Family Secrets Defendant (February 5, 2009)
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Also convicted in September 2007
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The "Family Secrets" case was the biggest organized crime trial in Chicago's recent historyCbs2chicago.com: Another Family Secrets Defendant (February 5, 2009)
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James Marcallo's father, Sam Marcello, was killed in 1973 and his body was stuffed into a barrelChicago Sun-times: Ex Mob Boss Sentenced to Life in Prison (February 5, 2009)
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