Salvatore Riina

Notable Trials

Riina became involved in organized crime at a young age, rising through the ranks of the Corleonesi clan. He was a fugitive from the late 1960s after being indicted for murder, which allowed him to operate with less direct oversight from law enforcement.

Riina was responsible for the murders of an estimated 100 to 200 people. He violated traditional Mafia codes by advocating for the killing of women and children and innocent civilians to distract law enforcement. His capture in 1993 led to a wave of bombings by his organization. Riina spent the last years of his life under the stringent Article 41-bis prison regime.

Information about Riina's personal family life is scarce in the provided text, but he was known to have children. His criminal activities and fugitive status likely impacted his family relationships.