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Michael Graham Cudmore, 37, of Hamilton, the alleged triggerman in both killings, left for Mexico before he was arrested. He has since been reported missing by his family, who fear for his safety.

Daniel Mario Tomassetti, 27, who owns a travel company in Hamilton selling yacht vacations in the Caribbean, is also wanted for the two murders. He similarly left for Mexico ahead of his arrest.

Missing from the police announcement are the names of the suspected “masterminds” behind the murders that police link to a Mafia power struggle.

Adding to all of this intrigue, the same feud is now linked to yet another mob murder, that of Daniele “Dani” Ranieri — a notorious gangland enforcer from Toronto who had “Cosa Nostra” tattooed on his chest. Police said Ranieri was trussed up, executed and left in a ditch in Mexico. His body was found March 4 in the Cancun area.

He had been a “person of interest” to police in the murders of both Musitano and Barberi.

Det. Sgt. Peter Thom, of Hamilton police’s homicide unit, said these murders and attempted murder are the most obvious signs of a renewed wave of underworld hostility.

“This case is about traditional organized crime — the Mafia, the mob, whatever handle you want to call it,” Thom said. “Organized crime continues to thrive in our communities; they are successful, well structured with a hierarchy which insulates those higher up the organizational ladder.

“Some of their businesses are legitimate, but others aren’t. That’s why their organizational heads drive around in armour-clad vehicles with bodyguards, unlike CEOs of other multinational companies.”