Taking a Toll on His Wife and Son

While Al Capone was busy with his ruthless activities in the criminal underworld, his wife and their son were left at home, shielded from his dark and dangerous world. Mae and Sonny rarely glimpsed the extent of Capone’s criminal enterprises. Unfortunately, despite his proficiency in many matters, Capone struggled to resist the allure of other women.

Mae reached a breaking point, her heartache becoming unbearable, and she confided in her son. She shared with Sonny the pain his father had caused her, urging him never to follow in his father’s footsteps and break a woman’s heart. At just 28 years old, Mae’s hair had turned completely gray, a visible testament to the anguish she endured as Capone’s wife.