Antonio Zagari

Antonio Zagari was a notorious figure in the Italian criminal underworld, recognized as the first 'ndrangheta pentito (turncoat) who broke the code of silence surrounding organized crime. Initially a hitman involved in a series of violent crimes, including at least 16 murders, he eventually sought to distance himself from his past. In the 1990s, he collaborated with law enforcement and detailed his life of crime in his memoir, 'Ammazzare stanca,' which is now being adapted into a film. His story reflects the complexities of loyalty, rebellion, and the struggle for redemption within a violent and oppressive environment.