Coco 's mother was already serving her second prison term for drug crimes tied to 'Ndrangheta -- one of the most powerful organized crime syndicates in the world , according to Francesco Forgione , head of Italy 's Parliamentary anti-Mafia Commission . Nicola ` ` Coco '' ' was shot and killed last week . His father and grandfather 's brother were also killed . The boy 's death has shocked the world , even catching the attention of Pope Francis .
Nicola ` ` Coco '' ' was shot and killed last week . His father and grandfather 's brother were also killed . The boy 's death has shocked the world , even catching the attention of Pope Francis .