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Al Capone in Alcatraz: The Truth Behind the Legend of Cell 181

"The name Al Capone is synonymous with the era of American Prohibition, organized crime, and the ruthless pursuit of power. Known as "Scarface," the Chicago mob boss transformed the landscape of the American underworld during the 1920s. However, the ultimate downfall of the most famous gangster in American history began not on the streets of Chicago, but within the stark, cold walls of the United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz. When Capone arrived at Alcatraz on August 22, 1934, he was a shadow of his former self. His conviction for tax evasion had landed him in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary first, but his influence—and his ability to bribe guar..."

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