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Herbie Blitzstein
Nominee to Black Book dies in execution-style shooting

BLITZSTEIN
1981 file photo

Herbert Blitzstein exits after a 1987 court appearance. Blitzstein made many trips to the courthouse through the years, as authorities kept the heat on the reputed mobster.
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Dates indicate when the story ran in the Review-Journal. Blitzstein was slain Jan. 7, 1997.
Blitzstein nominated to state's Black Book (Dec. 11, 1996)
Ex-Spilotro pal wonders about timing of Black Book nomination(Dec. 15, 1996)
Reputed mobster slain (Jan. 8, 1997)
Many found Blitzstein a likable guy (Jan. 8, 1997)
Herb Blitzstein died violently in town that was in his blood (Jan. 8, 1997)
Blitzstein slaying probed (Jan. 9, 1997)
Las Vegas police have yet to identify suspect in Blitzstein killing (Feb. 3, 1997)
Slain mobster's pal chooses one unconventional tribute (Feb. 6, 1997)
Police: Tip of potential hit on Binion nebulous
(Feb. 7, 1997)
Slain mobster's mate looks back at mostly bad times
(March 9, 1997)
Two indicted in mob killing
(April 18, 1997)
All Blitzstein wanted to do was go along and get along
(April 18, 1997)
More mob arrests made; one figure declared a fugitive
(April 19, 1997)
Underworld presence in LV debated
(April 19, 1997)
Mob may have targeted business
(April 19, 1997)
Mob's clout in Las Vegas doubtful
(April 20, 1997)
Conspiracy suspect surrenders
(April 22, 1997)
Blitzstein `friend' DeLuca held for trial
(April 23, 1997)
Sammy the Bull turns serial murder into celebrity standing
(April 23, 1997)
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