Castellano was against anyone in the Family dealing narcotics. Gravano, however, was spared execution when he convinced Castellano that the reason he had kept him in the dark was to protect the boss in case something went wrong with the hit. https://www.nytimes.com/1982/06/29/nyregion/disco-in-slaying-is-subject-of-inquiry.html. Gottis third trial on state assault charges ended the same way. You won't miss a single Sammy confession to battery, extortion, and murder. Gravano was acquitted. 1 / 20. [1] After assuring Mormando of his safety, Gravano told him to pick up Joseph Paruta on his way. The would-be buyer, Frank Fiala, a millionaire businessman, was shot five times in the face by a ski-masked gunman and an accomplice at 2 A.M. Sunday outside the discotheque, Plaza Suite, at 2937 86th Street in the Gravesend section. Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American former mobster who became underboss of the Gambino crime family. He earned the nickname "Cowboy" because he was known to perform criminal acts on his own without knowledge of Sammy Gravano or the Gambino crime family which was against the regulations. [8] Failla and fellow capo Daniel Marino were two of Castellanos closest associates before his death and both men were in on Gigantes plot. He testified against Gotti and others over the course of nine days on the stand, revealing tales of racketeering and murder, 19 of which he said he was involved in himself and 10 of which he said involved Gotti. Frank Fiala was of Czechoslovakian extraction and had immigrated to the United States several years prior to his death. But one thing we can't stomach is the prospect of Mafia mass murderer Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano using homicide as a lucrative career move. [1], Although Gravano believed the entire neighborhood knew he was responsible for the murder, he was never charged for the crime: Gravano had made a $5,000 payoff to the lead homicide detective, Louis Eppolito, to ensure the investigation yielded no leads. Gravano claimed in his book Underboss that before the Castellano hit, Milito had become much closer to Castellano and Bilotti. Frank Fiala (23. ervna 1946 Vn - 27. ervna 1982 Brooklyn, New York, USA) znm t jako Frank Joe Fiala, pvodnm jmnem Frantiek Fiala, byl esko-americk . Photo by HANDOUT / SALVATORE GRAVANO. Colombo family member Michael Sessa. Businessman, marine machine parts company - also reputed to be a drug trafficker. AP. Feeling betrayed, he agreed to testify against Gotti in exchange for a reduced sentence. And while he did indeed avoid the mobs murderous vengeance, he found it impossible to stay away from crime. In 1982, Frank Fiala, a wealthy businessman and drug trafficker, paid Gravano $40,000 to rent the Plaza Suite for a birthday party he was throwing himself. 16 days ago. The Mafia calls this code of silence omert and the penalty for breaking it is death. [1] He was a childhood friend of Colombo crime family associate Gerard Pappa.[1]. Mafia boss John Gotti walks beside Sammy The Bull Gravano following a court appearance in New York in 1986. Gravano had arranged to sell the club to Frank Fiala, a local drug dealer. Sammy The Bull quickly earned a reputation as both a good earner and a man who was prepared to brutally murder anyone he was asked to. Never stopped stealing. Gravano played a major role in prosecuting John Gotti, the crime family's boss, by agreeing to testify as a government witness against him and other mobsters in a deal in which he confessed to involvement in 19 murders. Three months later, Gravano was approached by Robert DiBernardo, a fellow Gambino member acting as an intermediary for Gotti. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. After being acquitted of the shooting of union official John OConnor, Gotti received word from a mole that indictments were coming down for Gotti, Gravano, LoCascio, and captain Thomas Gambino. [1], FBI surveillance photograph of Gravano, Gotti, Amuso and Casso. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Gotti chose to fill the vacancy by naming Angelo Ruggiero and Gravano co-underbosses. Who were the people in Frank's life? Bullet in the head is pretty quick. His plea . [1] A former associate, however, falsely claimed to the New York District Attorneys Office that Gravano and another associate were responsible for a double murder from 1969. In 1974, when he was 28 years old, on August 9th, Gerald R. Ford became the 38th President of the United States. He began working as an apprentice at a Brooklyn firm that manufactures machine parts and eventually became its owner, police said. It was my father's most successful nightclub. In 1982, Frank Fiala, a wealthy businessman and drug trafficker, paid Gravano $40,000 to rent the Plaza Suite for a birthday party he was throwing himself. Gotti was imprisoned in May 1986 at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York while awaiting trial on Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges. Gravanos robbery spree impressed Aurello, who proposed him for membership in the Gambino family. [8] In exchange for a promise to be designated co-leaders of the Gambino family after the assassinations, Failla and Marino provided intelligence and tipped off the plotters to the planned meeting in Bensonhurst. Gravano attempted to lie low for nearly three weeks afterwards, during which time he called his crew together and made the decision to kill the boss if necessary. And when a made man decides to turn against the Mafia and cooperate with the cops, he knows his days are numbered. Bisaccia shot Oliverri to death while Gravano waited in a stolen get-away car. Once in custody, Gotti tried to pin many of the hits hed ordered on Gravano, claiming that Sammy The Bull was a mad dog who killed for his own benefit. BY ANCESTRY.COM, St. Charles / Resurrection Cemeteries in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York 11735, United States. The young Sammy Gravano fell into crime at an early age, beginning with some minor shoplifting. At first, this made him a target of jokes at school, but those ended after he assaulted several of his tormentors. According to wikipedia this occured. After the murder of Faila, Castellano was angry. But his boss Paul Castellano wanted him dead and ordered his men to kill Gravano if he stood in their way. It was this trial that allowed Gotti to make his reputation as the Teflon Don., APGSammytheBullGravano150.jpg[/attachment:1ca8o8ee]. Gravano played a key role in planning and executing Castellanos murder; other conspirators included John Gotti, Angelo Ruggiero, Frank DeCicco, and Joseph Armone. He is not to be mistaken as a relative of Gambino crime family capo James Failla. He was brought to trial several times on various charges, including assault and racketeering, throughout the late 1980s. /r/Mafia features stories, interviews, documentary and news articles about organized crime around the world. Gotti was first known as the Dapper Don in the press for his Brioni suits and hand-painted ties as well as his well-combed hair and quick wit with reporters. DiBernardo informed him that Gotti and Ruggiero wanted to meet with him in Queens. For all practical purposes, no concrete could be poured for any project worth more than $2 million without Mafia approval. Militos body has never been found. John said he would handle DiBono personally and become his partner. Dad owned the entire building and operated The Plaza Suite out of the second floor. Then, read up on the Dapper Dons son, John Gotti Jr., who followed in his fathers footsteps before eventually walking away from crime. The Slaying of Frank Fiala. According to Gravano, he was initially livid at the news and threatened to kill Castellano, but DeCicco eventually convinced him opposition would be futile and Gravano acquiesced to the murder. Gotti and Gravano arrived at the restaurant shortly before 5 oclock and, after circling the block, parked their car across the intersection and within view of the entrance. . Gravano wanted to make sure that if it ever became necessary, they would help him kill Castellano. I couldnt help laughing to myself. Investigators also said Fiala was a frequent visitor to Plato's Retreat, a where patrons are encouraged to engage in sex. In 1982, Frank Fiala, a wealthy businessman and drug trafficker, paid Gravano $ 40, 000 to rent the Plaza Suite for a birthday party he was throwing himself. Gravano also used the club as his construction headquarters. He was forced to rely heavily on Gravano, Angelo Ruggiero, and Joseph Piney Armone to manage the familys day-to-day affairs while he called the major shots from his jail cell. On top of this Kuklinski has also claimed responsibility for over 200 murders including Paul Castellano, Carmine Galante, Roy DeMeo, and Jimmy Hoffa, making his claims highly unbelievable. Once closely-connected mobsters, Sammy "the Bull" Gravano (left) turned on Gambino crime family chief John Gotti (right) to help prosecutors finally put the organized-crime boss behind bars . Der ehemalige Undercover-Ermittler Colin McLaren zeichnet die Karrieren von sechs auergewhnlichen Mafiapaten nach, die das organisierte Verbrechen in New York stark beeinflusst haben. Garafola is believed to have been a made member of La Cosa Nostra since the mid-1970s. Since this was not a sanctioned murder by their boss Paul Castellano, it could not go down that Mormando could be eligible to become a "made man" in the Gambino crime family for his involvement. If anyone in the group that normally accompanied Fiala drew a gun, he was to start shooting. [9] The method had its intended effect, as Gotti and Gravano considered and dismissed the possibility that Gigante was behind the plot, reasoning, [H]e wouldnt use bombs.[9]. [2] When Joseph N. Gallo and Armone were convicted on racketeering charges in 1987, Gotti turned to Gravano to help fill the void, promoting him to official consigliere and making Frank Locascio acting underboss. Gravano is now free, living openly, and even still giving interviews while producing his own podcast and hosting his own YouTube channel where he discuss his time in the mob. He was first brought into the mob life by a Colombo Family associate who started him out with robbery jobs. Federal Bureau of Investigation/Wikimedia Commons1990 mugshot of John Gotti. The elder DeCicco, however, was incensed and took the matter to boss Paul Castellano, who ordered a hit on Scibetta. Thus he was released to join the Gambino Family, which officially made him a member in 1976. In July 1979, he said, a corporation called Enjoy Yourself Inc. applied for a liquor license there. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. [1] Milito stood over the body and fired a shot into each of Fialas eyes as Fialas entourage and the crowd of people on the street dispersed, screaming. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. During an interview Gravano gave to the Arizona Republic, Gravano claimed federal agents he had met after turning states evidence had become his personal friends and stopped by his home when on vacation. When he saw Sammy drifting in the wrong direction, he tried all possible methods of discipline, including forcing him to attend Mass with him.[1]. By PageSix.com Staff. John discussed how it should go, using me to bounce off ideas about the best way to do it. [1] One week into the trial, the prosecution moved to dismiss the charges, but Gravano considered the experience to be formative, sealing his future in a life of crime: That pinch changed my whole life. We wanted a place for our community to call home to exchange ideas, mods, tips and tricks for all players who love the Mafia game series. This doesnt belong to you till the closing. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart Sammy Gravano is now a free man. Garafola is believed to have been a made member of La Cosa Nostra since the mid-1970s. Along with Milito, Gravano hunted down the leader, wounding him and killing another member of the gang. He appeared on live TV after having had plastic surgery to hide his appearance from the mob. Nicholas Mormando was the son of Italian-American emigrants from Morimondo in Milan, Italy. Gravano informed Gotti and DiBonos body was found in his car in the parking lot of the World Trade Center in October 1990. Not long after this, Gravano became the familys consigliere and his old crew was taken over by Louis Big Lou Vallario. The license was granted shortly thereafter. Sammy Gravano. Gravano eventually became embroiled in a dispute with business partner Louie DiBono, who was also a member of another Gambino crew. Ill tell you something else: Im a fuckin pro. The Mafia had been in Bensonhurst for a long time; several wiseguys hung around a bar that Sammy and his father frequently walked by. 28. r/Mafia. However, these accusations were never proven. He was first tried for assaulting a refrigerator repair man over a parking space. [2] Hearing the news, Gravano gave his brother-in-law a beating in an attempt to forestall worse punishment. Then, as Gotti grew increasingly impatient, Conte explained that the problem now was trying to corner DiBono again. It was strange. The indeed bullish young boy was not a good student; teachers labeled him a slow learner and he was held back twice. His father ran a small dress factory and could sustain a good standard of living for the family. Gotti and Gravano were both arrested on racketeering charges in December 1990, when the FBI raided the Ravenite Social Club in Little Italy. By 1998, however he had resumed his life of crime and partnered with a local youth gang known as the Devil Dogs after his son became friends with the gangs 23-year-old leader Michael Papa. But Gottis status as boss made him more of a target than ever for the authorities. Soon, Gravano's own account of his life as John Gotti's right-hand man will be hitting bookstores. [7] As the hat-and-trench-coat-adorned men slipped away into the night, Gotti calmly drove the car past the front of the restaurant to get a look at the scene. Public Domain1990 mugshot of Sammy The Bull Gravano. Sammy the Bull (center) and Alexander Cuomo in front of the Brooklyn Municipal Building in 1974. On one occasion, they helped Sammy recover a stolen bicycle, and one of them was so impressed by Sammys fighting ability that he nicknamed Sammy the Bull. The nickname stuck. Don't you have an account? Add Frank's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood. The leaders of the notorious supreme team drug gang,Kenneth "supreme" mcgriff and his nephew Gerald "prince" Miller. The would-be buyer, Frank Fiala, a millionaire businessman, was shot five times in the face by a ski-masked gunman and an accomplice at 2 A.M. Sunday outside the discotheque, Plaza Suite, at 2937 . A generation of Baby Boomers were raised by the advice of Dr. Spock. Its better than cancer. Im not sitting here like some jerk-off with a phony beard. With nineteen confessed murders, the former Gambino Crime Family underbossand John Gotti's right-hand manis the highest ranking gangster ever to turn State's evidence and testify against members of his high-profile crime family. By the early 1980s, Sammy Gravano already had a strained relationship with family boss Gravano had arranged to sell the club to Frank Fiala, a local drug dealer. In court proceedings Gravano heard FBI tapes of conversations in which Gotti disparaged him for being too greedy and creating a family within a family. Gotti also discussed several murders in which Gravano was involved and worded it to sound like Gravano was a greedy mad dog killer. Gotti, enraged that Castellano chose not to attend his mentors wake, wasted little time in striking. Second, he started to sense some jealousy from Gotti over the profitability of his legitimate business interests. Even if they win, there might be surprises.. This is the astonishing story of Sammy Gravano, feared killer-turned-FBI informant. Receive all of VladTV's hard-hitting news in our daily newsletter, as well as our exclusive interviews. 2. [1] Mormandos corpse was then disposed of in a vacant lot, where it was discovered the next day. If someone comes to my house, I got a few little surprises for them. [4] Gravano was initially involved in petty crimes, as he almost always had been, such as larceny, hijacking, and armed robbery. It happened in the late 70s in Hartford CT. Hartford was the dividing line between New York and New England mafia families. Sammy had a getaway car stationed up the street. Frank Sheeran, the real-life Irishman, talked to Charles Brandt, who wrote the book the . Im not meeting you in Montana on some fuckin farm. Kuklinskis claims have been highly questioned as Gravano himself was an accomplished hitman and would therefore have no reason to hire Kuklinski to kill someone his crew was perfectly capable of killing. According to wikipedia this occured 'Milito stood over the body and fired a shot into each of Fiala's eyes as Fiala's entourage and the crowd of people on the street dispersed, screaming. In 1982, Frank Fiala, a wealthy businessman and drug trafficker, paid Gravano $40,000 to rent the Plaza Suite for a birthday party he was throwing himself. See the article in its original context from. Salvatore Gravano was born in 1945 to Giorlando (Gerry) and Caterina (Kay) Gravano. If proved that Gravano lied about how many people he killed, appeals by people he helped put in prison could follow. A single hand was all of Scibettas body that was ever recovered. [1], The Genoveses made good on their veiled threat in April 1986, when DeCicco was killed by a car bomb outside of Castellanos former social club in Bensonhurst, then operated by Gambino capo James Failla. Inmates claimed Gravano bragged about killing many more than 19 people. Detectives met with Fiala's lawyers yesterday in an effort to decipher his varied business interests. Read more about this topic: Nicholas Mormando, Sebastian: When were up in the air, I fall more and more in love. AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. John Gottis lawyers brought accusations that Gravano had been involved in the murders of two other individuals not disclosed to the FBI. Michael Franzese. Sammy Gravano and Gaspipe Casso setting up the John Gotti/Frank Decicco hit. Sensing an opportunity, the FBI played tapes of these conversations for Gravano. [2], Gravanos relief at being acquitted was tempered by news close friend, DAngelo, had been killed by a Colombo family associate celebrating his having been proposed for membership. Get Push Notifications and stay up-to-date with Mafia Scene. [10] Lynda said Gravano gave her $5,000 and cut all ties to her. Gravano did poorly in school due to an undiagnosed case of dyslexia. . In conversation with DeCicco, both men voiced concern that Castellano would designate his nephew, Thomas Gambino, acting boss and his driver, Thomas Bilotti, underboss in the event he was convicted and sent to prison. Gotti swore. Ruggiero claimed to have met again with Gotti and told Gravano that the boss wanted DiBernardo killed right away. When Castellano was indicted for both his connection to Roy DeMeos stolen car ring and as part of the Mafia Commission Trial, he learned his own house had been bugged on the basis of evidence from the Ruggiero tapes and he became livid. Gravano responded to DeBatts wifes cries for help by having DeBatt shot to death at Tallys, Gravanos bar. Part 13: Sammy the Bull Details Events that Led to Him Calling a Hit Squad to Kill Frank Fiala Part 1: Sammy the Bull on Growing Up in Mafia Area, Breaking School Principle's Jaw at 15-----In this clip, Sammy The Bull spoke further about how the killing of Frank Fiala was carried out. The conspirators first order of business was meeting with other Gambino members, most of whom were disaffected under Castellano, and gaining their support for the hit. Gravano then went to Castellano and received permission to murder the leader of the gang. The newly-minted killer continued to rise with the Colombos but his run with the family came to an end when one superior became jealous of and intimidated by Gravanos quick rise. In 1982, Frank Fiala wanted to purchase Gravano's plaza suite which sold at a Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Fiala was said to have immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia several years ago with little money. Paruta got in the backseat of the car and shot Mormando twice in the back of the head. New York Citys cement industry was controlled by four of the Five Families, which made millions of dollars by manipulating bids and steering contracts. The conspirators considered the restaurant a prime location for the hit because the area would be packed with bustling crowds of holiday shoppers, making it easier for the assassins to blend in and escape. Circa 1980s. [6] Both Dellacroce and Gotti tried to convince Ruggiero to comply if Castellano explained beforehand how he intended to use the tapes, but Ruggiero refused, fearing he would endanger good friends. Frank Fiala lived See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. No other telephone listing could be found for him or Mr. Blas. After hearing the news that Castellano might order their executions over the unsanctioned murder, when given the chance by Sammy to leave, Mormando said, "Sammy, we'll load up. Frank Fiala - Fiala was a high rolling drug trafficker who was in the process of purchasing . Louie Milito, Gravanos old buddy from his childhood days with the Rampers, was not pleased with this decision. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Castellano had informed Milito that Gravano should have been killed after the unsanctioned murder of Frank Fiala as well as after Gravano threatened fellow made man Louie DiBono. Its a Platos Retreat necklace type thingy,the main swinger spot back in the day. Karen says, "He was a great father." . JOHN GOTTI FBI Files - $21.20. Johnson refused to testify for the prosecution. [1] Gravano then walked up to Fialas corpse and spat on it. But with bribes and simple intimidation of jurors, he managed to escape conviction time and again, earning him the nickname of the Teflon Don.. NEW YORK -- A millionaire disco owner was killed by a ski-masked gunman who pumped one bullet into each of the victim's eyes and mouth in front of horrified patrons outside the Brooklyn club, police said. Sure, The Smoking Gun supports the First Amendment. This meant an automatic death penalty. Both serving life. Sammy the Bull unleashed Part 1: At age 75, former mobster Salvatore Gravano starting new life in Arizona. Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is a former underboss of the Gambino crime family. Sammy not only took care of the problem, he liked Mickey and brought him into his circle. The bar was the scene of a violent altercation one night, involving a rowdy biker gang intent on ransacking the establishment, which may have served as inspiration for a similar scene in the 1993 film A Bronx Tale. In 1970, he committed his first murderthat of Joseph Colucci, a fellow Spero associate with whose wife Tommy Spero was having an affair. Im too detached maybe. 'Milito stood over the body and fired a shot into each of Fiala's eyes as Fiala's entourage and the crowd of people on the street dispersed, screaming. [5] Patrons often had to wait in line for up to an hour before being admitted and the club featured high-profile live acts such as Chubby Checker and the Four Tops. it's really simple and you can start enjoying all the benefits! In 1946, in the year that Frank Fiala was born, pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock's book "The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care" was published. Frank Fiala was a drug trafficker and a powerful and wealthy Gambino crime family associate. He had a shotgun. [1] He quickly moved up the ranks and into racketeering, loansharking, and running a lucrative poker game in the back room of an after-hours club, of which he was part-owner. [2] Gravano later attributed this to severe dyslexia, which he says explains a lot of rage from his early days onward. Murder of Paul Castellano & Thomas Bilotti (6), Gravano on post-Castellano hit gatherings (1), Woman's stashed sample contained "soda and tap water". In 1950, he was just 4 years old when in February, Joe McCarthy gave a speech alleging that he had a list of "members of the Communist Party and members of a spy ring" who worked in the State Department. Mr. Gertz, reached at his Manhattan printing office, first said he had never dealt with Mr. Vega, then said he had discussed the sale but that ''it never went through.'' On the night of the meeting, Gotti, Gravano, and LoCascio were arrested by the FBI. Ped klubem tent den v noci Gravano rozptlil jeho pozornost a . Gravano had killed Fiala the same night he sold him the Plaza. [1] Gravano was friendly with DiBernardo and tried to get the murder called off until he had a chance to speak with Gotti after his trial. As Castellano and Bilotti exited the Lincoln, the roughly half dozen shooters moved in and opened fire, killing both men in a barrage of bullets. Gravano, meanwhile, was promoted to the position of consigliere. The high publicity generated by the incident triggered an IRS investigation into Gravano and Fiala's deal for the sale of the Plaza Suite and Gravano was subsequently charged with tax evasion. Ruggiero informed Gravano that he and Gotti were planning to murder Castellano and asked for Gravanos support. Convicted mob hit-man Salvatore "Sammy The Bull" Gravano has been released from prison on parole. Sammy The Bull Gravano's Side of Story. If anyone in the group that normally accompanied Fiala drew a gun, he was to start shooting. Frank fiala murder victim. Through witness intimidation, he was acquitted. After the shooting, Nicholas and the other trigger men assembled at Joseph (Stymie) D'Angelo's bar, Doc's. Born on March 12, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, Gravano first . At the time the premises was not licensed by the Liquor Authority. [1] Around 5:30, Gravano spotted Castellanos Lincoln Town Car stopped at a nearby intersection and, via walkie talkie, alerted the team of hitmen stationed outside the restaurant of Castellanos approach. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Gotti was heard on tapes questioning why everyone who went partners with Gravano kept winding up dead, with Gravano always having an excuse why they needed to be killed. Sammy the Bull? Gotti, in turn, selected DeCicco as his underboss and elevated Gravano to capo after Toddo Aurello announced his desire to step down. Gravano earned praise from Castellano for the killing. Ped klubem tent den v noci Gravano rozptlil jeho pozornost a . Never stopped robbing. [1] Gravano attempted to pull DeCicco from the wreckage but realized it was no use when he saw various body parts scattered about. Karen Gravano is the daughter of Sammy "the Bull" Gravano, once one of the mafia's most feared hit men. Gravano then granted Simones requests to die with his shoes off, in fulfillment of a promise he had made to his wife, and at the hands of a made man. Castellano had been given the details of what Fiala had done, but he was still livid that Gravano had not come to him for permission to kill Fiala first. In June, Gravano was approached by Ruggiero and, supposedly at Gottis behest, given orders to murder capo Robert DiBernardo for making negative remarks about Gottis leadership. A melee ensued, in which Gravano broke his ankle and the bikers were chased off. Select the next to any field to update. We're ready." I dont have it in me. Im not sitting here like some jerk-off with a phony beard. Gravano claims he stood up for Milito and stopped the murder from happening. In 1989, the 72-year-old mobster confessed to 19 murders (including his brother-in-law) but avoided death row after taking a generous plea deal which brought down his former boss, John Gotti. Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. He was the brother-in-law of former underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, married to Gravano's sister Fran. When he was seven, he started stealing two cupcakes a day at a neighborhood store on his way to school. FOR SALE! Aside from the Bible, it became the best selling book of the 20th century. 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