Diane Capone

granddaughter of Al Capone and author of “Al Capone: Stories My Grandmother Told Me”

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Al Capone was known for his Chicago bootlegging empire and violent battles with rival gangs.

Al Capone’s belongings will be up for auction. What stories do they tell about the Chicago mobster?

Al Capone was known for his Chicago bootlegging empire and violent battles with rival gangs.

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