Vic Amuso is a prominent figure in organized crime, known for his leadership role in the Lucchese crime family, one of the Five Families of the American Mafia. Born in 1934, he became a significant player in the criminal underworld during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. Amuso was involved in various illegal activities, including racketeering, extortion, and drug trafficking. He was convicted in 1992 and sentenced to life in prison. His reign as a mob boss was marked by violence and power struggles within the Mafia, reflecting the turbulent nature of organized crime during that era.