Alberto lorusso toto riina biography

Salvatore "Totò" Riina, infamously known as "The Beast" (La Belva), remains one of the most notorious figures in Italian history. Born on November 16, 1930, in the small Sicilian town of Corleone, Riina rose through the ranks of the Mafia, ultimately becoming the undisputed boss of the Cosa Nostra.

His reign was marked by unprecedented violence and a ruthless crackdown on anyone who dared to oppose the Mafia’s rule, earning him a reputation as one of the bloodiest criminals in the world.

Early Life in Corleone

Born into poverty, Riina's childhood was shaped by hardship and the loss of his father in a World War II-era accident involving unexploded munitions.

Like many young men in post-war Sicily, Riina was drawn into the world of organized crime, joining the Mafia at just 19 years old. Under the mentorship of Luciano Leggio, Riina quickly proved his value to the organization, participating in numerous killings and enforcing the Mafia’s will with unparalleled brutali