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Bloody Benders The Bender family—John Sr., Elvira, John Jr., and Kate—ran an inn in 1870s Kansas, killing at least 8-11 travelers by bludgeoning them from behind a curtain and slitting throats in a cellar. They targeted wealthy passersby on the Osage Trail, vanishing before capture and leaving bodies on their property. Contemporary accounts link them to the later Kelly Family, suggesting the same group continued murders in Oklahoma.[wikipedia +3]

Sicilian-style operations primarily refer to techniques for preparing Sicilian-style pizza, a thick-crust variety baked in rectangular pans. These operations emphasize a double-rise dough process to achieve the characteristic fluffy texture. They suit high-volume takeaway, delivery, or catering due to the pizza’s reheating qualities.[pizzatoday] Dough Preparation Dough for Sicilian-style pizza requires pushing into oiled rectangular pans, followed by an initial rise. A second rise or stretch fills the corners evenly, often taking several hours total. This method demands proofing equipment and extra labor but yields durable results.[pizzatoday] Operational Integration Incorporating these into a pizzeria involves new pans, a proofing cabinet, and additional staff during prep. Sfincione, the traditional Palermo version, features tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, anchovies, onions, and cheeses like cacciocavallo. Modern adaptations prioritize square slicing for easy portioning.[pizzatoday] Contrast with Chess Context While “Sicilian” often evokes the Sicilian Defense in chess (1.e4 c5), a dynamic opening for Black creating imbalances, pizza operations share no direct link. Chess variants like Open or Closed Sicilian focus on pawn structures and counterplay, not culinary processes.[chess +2]

Go home Gunfire remains the hallmark of American Mafia hits, using handguns, shotguns, or submachine guns like Thompsons for rapid, close-range kills. Drive-by shootings or ambushes in restaurants, barbershops, or cars allow hitmen to escape quickly, as seen in infamous cases like the 1979 murder of Carmine Galante, shot at a Brooklyn eatery with a cigar still in his mouth. Less common are garrotes, stabbings, or bombs, reserved for high-profile or Sicilian-style operations.[mentalfloss +1]