By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
A suspected Rhode Island mobster who is accusing of interfering in a federal probe of a 1993 murder has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly interfering with the investigation.
UPI reports that Robert DeLuca was arrested in South Florida, just three months after authorities found the remains of Boston nightclub owner Steven DiSarro in Providence. He disappeared in 1993.
DeLuca, 70, was charged with obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators about the death of DiSarro.
Prosecutors believe DeLuca was involved in the nightclub owner’s death and lied to FBI agents about what he knew.
“We look forward to the conclusion of the FBI’s investigation so we can learn as much as possible about what really happened to Steven and finally get some closure for our family,” widow Pamela DiSarro said in March.
DeLuca is expected to face extradition to Massachusetts as early as Thursday.
