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A newly discovered Italian crime group, about which little is published. Not an "honor" system like the Mafia, but
intended for criminal action and profit. Stidda (which means Star) members are called "stiddaroli" or "stiddari".
The group is based in rural Sicily. Reportedly, the older members of the clan, take a needle to create a black and blue ink
five-point star or circle tattoo on the web of the person's right hand, between thumb and index finger. Sometimes the tattoo
is found on the shoulder or arm.
The Stidda and Sicilian Mafia are essentially competitors, and Stidda boss Calogero
Lauria was killed by dynamite, supposedly by the Mafia.
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