Tag: Joseph Colozzi

  • John Lenkowski

    John Lenkowski

    John Lenkowski, born on June 13, 1915, was a notable figure in New Jersey. Even at a young age, he attracted the attention of law enforcement, in February 1928, when he was only 12 years old. Throughout the 1930s, he gained a reputation as one of Camden’s prominent “bad boys,” as documented in newspaper reports.…

  • Gunmen In Philadelphia Murder Colozzi in Numbers War

    Gunmen In Philadelphia Murder Colozzi in Numbers War

    Camden Courier-Post – January 10, 1940 Westmont Victim Reported to Have Been Aide of Klosterman Scarduzio Death Tie-Up Also Seen A reputed employee of Fred Klosterman, Camden numbers baron, was shot and killed in Philadelphia last night in what police there believed was an inter-city fight for control of the numbers racket. The dead man…