Joseph Lombardo
American mobster (1929–2019)
Joseph Patrick "Joey the Clown" Lombardo Sr. (born Giuseppe Lombardi; January 1, 1929 – October 19, 2019), also known as "Joe Padula," "Lumbo," and "Lumpy", was an imprisoned American mafioso and a high-ranking member of the Chicago Outfit crime organization. He was alleged to be the Consigliere of the Outfit.[1]
Joseph Lombardo | |
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Born | Giuseppe Lombardi January 1, 1929 |
Died | October 19, 2019 | (aged 90)
Nationality | American |
Other names | Joey the Clown |
Occupation | Racketeer |
Spouse | Marion |
Children | Nicholas |
Allegiance | Chicago Outfit |
Conviction(s) | Bribery, Racketeering, murder |
In February 2009, Lombardo was sentenced to life in prison.[2] He died on October 19, 2019 at the age of 90.[3]
References
change- ↑ ""The Lost Don"". Archived from the original on 2019-01-01. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ↑ "Mobster sentenced to 'life'"
- ↑ "'Joey the Clown' Lombardo is dead at 90". The Chicago Sun-Times. October 20, 2019.
Other websites
change- MSNBC.com - Attorney: Reputed mobster 'Joey the Clown' gives surrender terms (Associated Press)
- ABC7Chicago.com - Joey 'the Clown' has a tough time getting medical help in federal lockup Archived 2007-03-11 at the Wayback Machine by Chuck Goudie
- Lombardo To Be Defended On Government's Dime (Associated Press)
- Illinois Police and Sheriff's News - Wanted: Joseph Lombardo Wanted Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- Illinois Police and Sheriff's News - Who's Who in the Chicago Outfit for 1997 Archived 2017-05-21 at the Wayback Machine
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator Website Archived 2013-09-11 at the Wayback Machine