Indian Givers

by John Russo

Carl Bartelli, co-owner of Barham Armored Car Service located in Providence, initiated his scheme for a high return loan to finance Rhode Island's Upawa Indians' desire to build a full-scale casino. In order to achieve his dream of becoming a millionaire before the age of fifty, he was willing to bend or break the law by borrowing millions of dollars from his clients' vaults, and eliminating any impediments standing in his way, as well as skimming millions more from the casino's operation. Carl never expected a Federal Reserve audit, nor did he anticipate problems with his wife and partners. It never occurred to him that his scheming would set in motion events that would eventually lead to betrayal, murder, and revenge.

287 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 2006

About the author

John Russo is the cofounder and codirector of the Center for Working-Class Studies at Youngstown State University, where he is professor of labor studies and coordinator of the labor studies program.