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2 unusual facts about Abe Reles


Kid Twist

Abe Reles, New York mobster, member of Louis "Lepke" Buchalter's Murder Inc, and later government informant

Louis Capone

The pasticceria became a popular hangout for teenagers, including future street gang leaders Abe Reles and Harry Maione.


Frank Abbandando

In September 1931, Abbandando reportedly helped Buchalter and gang member Abe Reles eliminate The Shapiro Gang, rivals from the Lower East Side of Manhattan who were trying to take over some of the men's rackets.


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