The one that many people associate with organized crime is Al Capone. Al Capone was born in New York in 1899. He grew up to become the most infamous gangster of all time. During the prohibition in the 1920’s his crimes hit an all-time high, and he was able to gain millions in bootlegging and gambling. He later moved on to more violent crimes including many brutal acts of violence against other gangsters. Al Capone’s most famous crime, the one where he became known was the Valentine’s Day Massacre, where he ordered the death of seven rivals. Al Capone was later charged with income-tax evasion, released and died years later due to health conditions. Al Capone is one of the most infamous gangsters, and is the icon for organized crime in the 1920 's.
The one that many people associate with organized crime is Al Capone. Al Capone was born in New York in 1899. He grew up to become the most infamous gangster of all time. During the prohibition in the 1920’s his crimes hit an all-time high, and he was able to gain millions in bootlegging and gambling. He later moved on to more violent crimes including many brutal acts of violence against other gangsters. Al Capone’s most famous crime, the one where he became known was the Valentine’s Day Massacre, where he ordered the death of seven rivals. Al Capone was later charged with income-tax evasion, released and died years later due to health conditions. Al Capone is one of the most infamous gangsters, and is the icon for organized crime in the 1920 's.