Charles Nicoletti

From The Kennedy Assassination Resource

Charles "Chuckie" Nicoletti

One of the top Outfit hitmen for Chicago mafia man Sam Giancana.

Nicoletti's poor childhood lent him to dropping out of school in 8th grade. After which he murdered his father in what would be deemed justified homicide. Soon after, he joined the '42 gang', whose members also include Sam Giancana, Sam Battaglia and Phil Alderisio. This gang was a virtual farm team for the organized crime ring with in Chicago.

By the late 1950's Nicoletti had a reputation as being one of the most feared triggerman around, and whose attention drew the FBI and police officials. During his career as a hitman he was involved in as many as 20 mob hits.

On the date of his death, Nicoletti received three .38 slugs to the back of his head, in what seems to be an effort to silence his disdain for the slaying of Sam Giancana.