Joseph "The Animal" Barboza was one of the most feared hitmen in the realms of organized crime.
Barboza's Involvement in the Boston Mob
In the late 1950s, Barboza was recognized by the patriarch of the New England's Mafia, Raymond L.S. Patriarca, after demonstrating his knack for violence and ruthlessness.
Patriarca, using Barboza's unique set of skills, inducted him into the Patriarca crime family, where he quickly made a name for himself.
Barboza's rise in the Boston mob was swift. His hair-trigger temper and cruel ability to intimidate made him one of the most successful and covert Mafia hitmen.
His kill count is believed to be around 26, although he claimed it was well over 100. His reputation echoed through the streets of Boston, amplifying the terror imposed by the mob on the city.
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