William Bentvena
William Bentvena | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Joseph Bentvena February 22, 1933 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1970 (aged 37) New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Billy Batts William Paul Devino |
| Occupation | Mobster |
| Spouse |
Patricia McGovern (m. 1958) |
| Children | 2 |
| Allegiance | Gambino crime family |
| Conviction | Narcotics trafficking |
| Criminal penalty | 15 years' imprisonment |
William "Billy Batts" Bentvena (February 22, 1933 – June 11, 1970), also known as William Devino, was an American mobster with the Gambino crime family who was a longtime friend of John Gotti in the 1960s. After spending six years in prison for narcotics trafficking, Bentvena was murdered by Lucchese crime family associate Tommy DeSimone, with the help of fellow Lucchese associates James Burke and Henry Hill.