The Life and Crimes of Al Capone
Channel: Ocula
Date: 2023-05-03

Al Capone was an American gangster who rose to power during the Prohibition era of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1899, Capone moved to Chicago in his early twenties and became a member of the Five Points Gang. He quickly rose through the ranks to become a key figure in the Chicago Outfit, which was involved in illegal activities such as bootlegging, gambling, and prostitution.

Capone became known as "Scarface" due to a scar on his face from an altercation in his youth. He was also known for his flamboyant lifestyle, including his expensive suits, jewelry, and cars. Capone was notoriously violent and was responsible for the deaths of numerous individuals, including rival gang members and innocent bystanders.

Despite his criminal activities, Capone was able to avoid prosecution for many years, but he was eventually convicted of tax evasion in 1931 and sentenced to 11 years in prison. He served most of his sentence at the notorious Alcatraz Island prison before being released in 1939 due to deteriorating health. Capone died in 1947 at the age of 48