On this date in 1947, former Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone, who had been in declining health since his release from federal prison, died on his estate on Palm Island, FL.
Further reading:
Mario Gomes – My Al Capone Museum
FBI – Al Capone
truTV – Al Capone
John D.:
Didn’t that place in FL go up for sale recently?
Coulda sworn I saw something about it someplace.
(Good riddance to bad rubbish)
Stay safe out there this weekend.
Not sure, but I’d be willing to bet it fetched a pretty penny. The pictures I’ve seen of it were pretty impressive. Plus there’s the historical significance to drive up value.