Benedetto Santapaola | |
|---|---|
 Nitto Santapaola | |
| Born | 4 June 1938 |
| Other names | Il Cacciatore ("The Hunter") |
| Occupation | Mafioso |
| Criminal status | Imprisoned since 1993 |
| Children | 3 |
| Allegiance | Corleonesi clan Ties with 'Ndrangheta ('Ndrina of Melito di Porto Salvo) |
| Conviction(s) | Mafia association, multiple murder |
| Criminal charge | Mafia association, multiple murder |
| Penalty | Life imprisonment |
Benedetto Santapaola (Italian pronunciation: [beneˈdetto santaˈpaːola]; born 4 June 1938), better known as Nitto, is a prominent mafioso from Catania, the main city and industrial centre on Sicily's east coast. His nickname is il Cacciatore ("The Hunter") because of his passion for shooting game.