Mafia: John Gotti Impressive 5-Page Handwritten Letter (PSA/DNA)

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John Gotti was perhaps the last of a passing breed, a larger-than-life mob figure who enjoyed the limelight and celebrity status afforded him by the media. Nicknamed first the "Dapper Don" for his elegant style, and later the "Teflon Don" due to his numerous acquittals, Gotti's name today is as familiar to the American public as that of Al Capone, Lucky Luciano or Bugsy Siegel. After numerous failed attempts to prosecute him, he was finally convicted in 1992 under RICO charges in Brooklyn's federal district court. Sentenced to life in prison without parole, he eventually succumbed to cancer on June 10, 2002.

Terrific and intriguing handwritten letter with great content, five (5) pages, 8.5" x 11" unlined paper, penned circa March 2000 as identified by the mailing envelope. Gotti writes to a friend/associate regarding a number of topics, including his trial (though he states he can only speak on a limited basis about his case); over the course of the letter he even quotes Thomas Jefferson as it relates to news reporters and corruption. The letter is penned entirely in Gotti's hand and signed "Johnny" at the conclusion. In addition to five handwritten pages, the letter also includes the original transmittal envelope, which features Gotti's last name and prisoner number penned by him as well in black ink. Impressive! Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.