Henry Hill Jr., born on June 11, 1943, and deceased on June 12, 2012, was an American individual with connections to the Lucchese crime family in New York City, a prominent organized crime syndicate, from 1955 up until 1980.
During this period, Hill was arrested on charges related to the illegal use and distribution of controlled substances, which ultimately led to his decision to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
As a result of his cooperation, Hill provided crucial testimony against his former associates within the Lucchese crime family, resulting in a total of 50 convictions, including those of high-ranking officials such as Paul Vario, a caporegime (captain),and James Burke, a fellow associate.
These convictions were the result of multiple charges, including but not limited to, criminal activities and illegal behavior.
Following his cooperation with the authorities, Hill entered the Witness Protection Program, a program designed to protect individuals who have provided information to law enforcement agencies.
However, in 1987, Hill was removed from the Witness Protection Program, marking a significant turning point in his life.
