# Blackie Avezzano — Little Caesar character guide

> Blackie Avezzano in Little Caesar by W. R. Burnett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Blackie

**First appearance:** 0002-little-caesar

## Who they are

Gang member known for his dark hair and temper.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-ii)

Reports that Tony is sick and has lost his guts; agrees to watch him.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-iii)

Visits Tony nightly, tries to dissuade him from confessing, then reports to the Palermo.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-iv)

Present during the confrontation, deemed useless by Rico.

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