Vito Vitale

Salvatore "Vito" Vitale (Italian pronunciation: [salvaˈtoːre ˈviːto viˈtaːle]; born June 20, 1959, in Partinico),[1] also known as Fardazza, is a member of the Sicilian Mafia.

His rise in the ranks of Cosa Nostra was due to his proven abilities as a killer and his close connection to Leoluca Bagarella, Riina’s brother in law.

The Geracis, their heir Filippo Nania and their allies the Lo Iaconos were loyal to Bernardo Provenzano, while the Vitales were supported by Totò Riina and Leoluca Bagarella.

[11][12] Her brother Leonardo, after learning that his sister started to collaborate with Italian justice, said at a trial: "We disown her whether she's living or dead - and we hope it's the latter, and as quickly as possible.

"[12][13] In October 2005, Vitale's rival Maurizio Lo Iacono was shot in Partinico in his car by two men on a scooter with a sawn-off shotgun and a .38 pistol.

Lo Iacono, released from jail only a couple of months ago, was probably killed because he was attempting to take over the affairs of Vito Vitale.