Notorious Mafia Boss Matteo Messina Denaro Dies After Decades on the Run
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Matteo Messina Denaro, a notorious Sicilian Mafia boss who spent three decades on the run, has died in a hospital in central Italy at the age of 61. He had been captured in January after seeking treatment for colon cancer, which led to his arrest. Messina Denaro was known for his involvement in various crimes, including the murder of an anti-Mafia judge and deadly bombings. Despite his arrest, he maintained his silence and denied being a member of the Cosa Nostra.
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