 In Cinisi he owned an extensive citrus plantation.Manzella was described as a “violent and bullying individual”, by the local Carabinieri.“He is cunning and has a well-developed organisational ability, which enables him to enjoy an undisputed ascendancy over local criminals and mafiosi.”  Not only in Cinisi, but also in the surrounding communities Carini, Torretta, Terrasini, Partinico, Borgetto and Camporeale.