End of an Era: Mob Enforcer Joey Testa’s Imminent Release
Joey Testa, a former hitman for the Gambino crime family, is scheduled to be released from federal prison in April, having served 35 years of a life sentence. This development follows closely on the heels of the release of his accomplice, Anthony Senter, reuniting the infamous duo known as the Gemini Twins. Both men were originally sentenced in 1989 to life plus 20 years for their roles in at least 11 murders but have now been granted parole.
A Legacy of Crime: The Gemini Twins
Testa and Senter were key figures in the violent DeMeo crew, notorious for their ruthless killings during the 1970s and 80s, operating primarily out of the Gemini Lounge in Brooklyn—a facade for their myriad criminal activities. This establishment, once a regular bar, concealed the gruesome reality that it was the scene of numerous murders. The gang, under the leadership of Roy DeMeo, is thought to be responsible for as many as 200 murders, with their methods chillingly meticulous and brutal.
Testa’s Transition Back to Society
As Joey Testa prepares to rejoin society, his lawyer emphasizes his deteriorating health and good behavior during incarceration as key factors in his parole decision. Testa’s return to civilian life marks the end of a significant chapter in New York’s criminal history, with him planning to relocate to Nevada to live with his wife, JoAnn. Despite the grim legacy of his past, Testa’s release is viewed by his family as a long-awaited reunion, although it stirs unease among those familiar with his notorious background, with speculations about potential new disclosures from the former mobsters.