Cops guilty of murders while on mob payroll

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http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/mofia06.html

NEW YORK-- Two decorated former police detectives were convicted Thursday of moonlighting as hitmen for the mob in what a prosecutor described as "the most violent betrayal of the badge this city has ever seen."

A federal jury deliberated for two days before announcing the verdicts against Louis Eppolito, 57, and Steven Caracappa, 64.

The two detectives, who spent a combined 44 years on the New York City Police force and once worked as partners, now face up to life in prison.

Eppolito and Caracappa were accused of leading a double life for years. In the daylight, they were respected city detectives, but at the same time, they moonlighted as hired killers for Luchese crime family underboss Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso.

[pscot]

1. I'll bet the writers for Law and Order

are already at work on a script.

[DoYouEverWonder]

2. These guys are slimeballs

They killed one guy in cold blood on the Belt Parkway. I'm glad they're finally going away for a long time.

[KAZ]

3. But you should never go against cops.

They never do anything wrong. They'll never accost you inappropriately. You should just sit down and shut up when a cop tells you to.

[SoCalDem]

4. Money is a powerful motivator

very sad state of affairs