Mikey Coppola

About

Mobster of the New Jersey based Genovese crime family who was on the run for 11 years alongside his wife before being caught for murder charges. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Before Fame

He was a made man late in the 1970s and became involved in labor racketeering, conspiracy, and extortion. He had already served close to 5 years for the latter two crimes.

Trivia

He served time at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn and later at the United States Penitentiary, Atlanta.

Family Life

He married and was on the run with his wife Linda. He has sons named Michael Coppola Jr. and Vincent.

Associated With

While on the run, he was featured on America's Most Wanted, hosted by John Walsh.