The assassination of Paul Castellano outside Sparks Steak House in 1985 marked a turning point in organized crime history, leading to a power shift within the Gambino family and the rise of John Gotti as its new boss. John Gotti, a prime suspect in Castellano's murder, used the opportunity to eliminate his rival and seize control of the family. Despite the lack of concrete proof, Gotti's ability to evade conviction, including for Castellano's assassination, solidified his status as one of the most enigmatic figures in organized crime history. He was ultimately charged and convicted for orchestrating the murder, receiving a life sentence without parole.

Netflix's docuseries Get Gotti raises questions about the assassination of Paul Castellano — and one of the biggest is whether John Gotti was the one who killed him. Castellano was prominent figure in the American Mafia who died by gunfire on December 16, 1985. The assassination occurred outside...