33 years ago, on 23rd May 1992, Giovanni Falcone is assassinated, along with Francesca Morvillo, Vito Schifani, Rocco Dicillo and Antonio Montinaro. This thread tells the story of how he is undermined, isolated and abandoned to his destiny by the state he so loyally serves >> 1 - ThreadSky

nickwhithorn.bsky.social • 13 days ago

33 years ago, on 23rd May 1992, Giovanni Falcone is assassinated, along with Francesca Morvillo, Vito Schifani, Rocco Dicillo and Antonio Montinaro. This thread tells the story of how he is undermined, isolated and abandoned to his destiny by the state he so loyally serves >> 1

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wigherd.bsky.social•12 days ago

This is incredibly informative and concise, thank you!

nickwhithorn.bsky.social•12 days ago

Thank you for reading

wigherd.bsky.social•12 days ago

What's most surprising to me is how the Mob managed to both remain secret in its organizational details and even proper name for so long while being so kill happy. What was expected when they slaughtered 11 family members including sons of one of their own? That he WOUDLN'T flip?

gillwest.bsky.social•10 days ago

Even 33 years on, I still find this horrifying and moving in equal measure. Thank you for continuing to educate people about this amazing man and his close friend Borsellino, and their bravery in bringing to justice the authors of evil and terror. Their tragic & shocking deaths must not be in vain.

ytsrik.bsky.social•12 days ago

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adario1970.bsky.social•13 days ago

Grazie Nick

nickwhithorn.bsky.social•13 days ago

Dovere.

adario1970.bsky.social•13 days ago

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ewansanderson.bsky.social•12 days ago

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drmr-indy.bsky.social•11 days ago

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nickwhithorn.bsky.social•13 days ago

Falcone becomes a 'giudice istruttore' in Palermo just days after the murder of Judge Cesare Terranova (photo) on 25th September 1979. Terranova is set to become head of the section where Falcone will work >> 2

nickwhithorn.bsky.social•13 days ago

Unlike in common law systems (e.g. England and Wales), the term 'Judge' in civil law systems such as Italy does not just refer to those who issue judgments and pass sentence at trial. As a 'giudice istruttore', Falcone's job is to investigate, gather evidence and prepare prosecution cases >> 3

nickwhithorn.bsky.social•13 days ago

He works under Rocco Chinnici (photo), who assigns him to investigate mafia boss Rosario Spatola in May 1980. This investigation, which deals with mafia drug trafficking, sees the birth of the 'Falcone method', which consists of looking closely at links between one case and another >> 4

nickwhithorn.bsky.social•13 days ago

Above all, Falcone is the first investigator to understand you have to 'follow the money'. As he says, "Drugs may leave no trace, but money certainly does." Thus, banks in Palermo suddenly find themselves inundated with court orders to reveal details of financial dealings >> 5

nickwhithorn.bsky.social•13 days ago

These investigations are also the first to look into the international element of mafia drug trafficking and financial dealings. The success of the 'Falcone method' gives Chinnici the idea of creating a special 'antimafia pool' before he is murdered on 29th July 1983 >> 6

nickwhithorn.bsky.social•13 days ago

Chinnici always accepts that one day he will probably be killed but hopes that nothing will happen to his police escort officers. Sadly, two of them die with him when a 75kg car bomb is detonated in the street as he leaves his flat in Palermo on 29th July 1983 >> 8

buhooscuro.bsky.social•11 days ago

Heads up. What do you think criminals will do when everyone starts to follow the money?

buhooscuro.bsky.social•11 days ago

Because you know that the US criminal state which issues nothing but debt will lose its reserve status as more countries look to de-dollarize.

lolaclare.bsky.social•10 days ago

This is an incredible example of long form storytelling Nicholas. I was absolutely hooked on every post. What a fascinating yet dark chapter in Italy's history as examined through the story of a very courageous & determined man. Thank you for putting this together! I now just want to learn more.

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