Roy DeMeo
American gangster (1940–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roy Albert DeMeo (/dəˈmeɪoʊ/; September 7, 1940[1] – January 10, 1983) was an Italian-American mobster in the Gambino crime family of New York City. He headed a group referred to as the "DeMeo crew", which became notorious for the large number of murders they committed and for the grisly way they disposed of the bodies, which became known as "the Gemini Method".[2] The crew is believed to be responsible for up to 200 murders, many of which were committed by DeMeo himself.[3]
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Roy DeMeo | |
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Born | Roy Albert DeMeo (1940-09-07)September 7, 1940 New York City, U.S. |
Disappeared | January 10, 1983 |
Died | January 10, 1983(1983-01-10) (aged 42) New York City, U.S. |
Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
Body discovered | January 20, 1983 New York City |
Resting place | St. John's Cemetery, Queens |
Other names | Roy DiMare, Steven DiMare, John Holland |
Occupation | Mobster |
Spouse |
Gladys Rosamond Brittain
(m. 1960) |
Children | 3 |
Allegiance | Gambino crime family |
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