Peter Joseph Bufala, a former professional boxer and baccarat dealer in Las Vegas, was shot dead in an execution-style killing on October 8, 1976. He had just returned home from a graveyard shift at the MGM casino when he was gunned down in his driveway, struck twice by a 9mm handgun. The slaying was described as having the hallmarks of a mob hit, given Las Vegas’s criminal underworld at the time.

Bufala reportedly had no known vices—he didn’t drink, smoke, or gamble—which made motive unclear. Theories mentioned in reports include possible mafia connections, notably figures such as Gaspare Jasper Speciale, and speculation about personal or financial entanglements involving Bufala’s family. Despite initial investigations and various leads, no one was ever charged and the case remained unsolved.

Does anyone have information about Bufala, his work at the MGM, or contacts who might clarify what led to this killing?