The Vanishing of Jimmy Hoffa Three Theories July 4, 2010 by Edward Jay Epstein

Theories that have been advanced  in this case include: 1. The Mafia Theory. A 56-page report the FBI prepared for a January 1976 briefing says it is probable that Hoffa was murdered by organized crime figures to prevent him from regaining control over the union's pension fund. 2. The Provenzano Theory.   In the power struggle for the Teamsters, Hoffa was a problem for Provenzano, and previous of his problems had somehow disappeared. In 1972 a man allegedly involved in counterfeiting money with Provenzano also disappeared.    So did Tony Castellito, the treasurer of Provenzano's Local. 3. The Family Murder Theory.  Even though Hoffa had adopted Charles O'Brien when he was seven years old, a number of witnesses told the FBI that there had been friction between O'Brien and Hoffa, when O'Brien opposed his efforts to run again for Teamster office in 1975. There was evidence connecting him to Hoffa-- a hair in his car. Drawback:  O'Brien had an alibi.  He was at the home of a a Teamster official cutting a 40-pound frozen salmon into steaks.                                                                                                                                             if you have any comments please reply below: your email: