Just Desserts Hit: Papalia Assassinated

In broad daylight on April 5, 1994, Toronto witnessed a shocking hit at

the Just Desserts cafe. The target? Notorious Hamilton mob boss Johnnie

"Pops" Papalia. The shooter was none other than Kenneth Murdock, a hitman with orders

from rival mobsters. This brazen act pulled back the curtain on the Canadian underworld,

exposing the Sicilian Mafia’s firm grip and the bloody power struggles within. The investigation

that followed laid bare the daunting challenges law enforcement faces in tackling organized crime.

The Just Desserts shooting stands as a stark reminder of the dark reach of organized crime

in Canada.