He was a mobster - but not a monster - according to those who knew him best. Now new psychological research on Al Capone has thrown fresh light on the potential cause of his brutality. And a ...

Although the mafia is something that one wouldn’t want to associate with, there’s much curiosity among people to learn about some of the biggest mob crimes. There’s no shortage of movies and TV shows ...

A new Milwaukee PBS documentary makes the case that, while the legendary Chicago mobster wasn't from Wisconsin, he used the state as a refuge more often than you might have guessed. "Al Capone: ...

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Was Al Capone the quintessential self-made American man, a ruthless killer or both? His name sparks images of pin-stripe suits and bloody violence, but why do Americans continue to be fascinated by ...

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A mansion in Miami Beach once owned by gangster Al Capone was demolished earlier this month despite efforts to save the century-old residence. The single-family residence at 93 ...

Al Capone is a prominent name in the world of gangsters. He gained notoriety in the 1920s and co-founded The Outfit, an Italian-American organized crime syndicate. He was a feared personality, and ...

A tax evasion charge brings down Al Capone. After the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, federal authorities were set on sending Al Capone to prison. It would be a tax evasion charge that would bring down ...

A pistol that the notorious Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone nicknamed "sweetheart" is once again up for auction. This time, prospective buyers can place bids in South Carolina on the weapon that ...

Al Capone may have been a ruthless gangster who controlled Chicago's underworld during the Roaring Twenties — murdering rivals, bootlegging, and running brothels and illegal gambling operations — but ...