i totally believe stuff like this happens. my bro-in-laws mom is mixed in w/the mexican mafia and she would tell him what boxing matches to bet on...i guess she had the insight...its insane.
Is there any group that doesn't have a mafia? It might sound odd but, I always felt as though the only real mafia is The Mob...like The Family Business. The whole concept still fascinates me 'til this day.