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Oct 29, 2021 · Learn how the notorious gangster spent his time in the federal prison, reading books, playing instruments and composing songs. Find out how he coped with his syphilis, his low profile and his attackers at The Rock.
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May 6, 2024 · Al Capone, American Prohibition-era gangster who dominated organized crime in Chicago from 1925 to 1931. In 1931 Capone was indicted for federal income-tax evasion and was tried, found guilty, and sentenced to 11 years in prison. He was confined in the Atlanta penitentiary and Alcatraz before being released in 1939.
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Al Capone's move to Alcatraz. In August of 1934, Al Capone was relocated to America's newly opened Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary without any formal notice. Upon arrival, the gangster ...
Cell 181 in Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary where Capone was imprisoned Mug shot of Capone at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, 1934 Capone was sent to Atlanta U.S. Penitentiary in May 1932, aged 33. Upon his arrival at Atlanta, Capone was officially diagnosed with syphilis and gonorrhea .
Learn about Al Capone's life, crimes, and imprisonment at Alcatraz. Read his personal letters and documents from the book "Letters from Alcatraz" by Michael Esslinger.
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