He Had Questionable Influences and Bad Role Models

One of the figures who played a pivotal role in shaping Al Capone’s future was Johnny Torrio, who became a mentor and father figure to him. Torrio possessed the qualities of a confident man, but he was also a notorious gangster. Under Torrio’s guidance, Capone learned the ins and outs of the criminal world, gaining a taste for the wealth and power that came with it.

His toughness set him apart, leading him to join small-time gangs like the Bowery Boys and Junior Forty Thieves. Driven by a desire for money, power, and an extravagant lifestyle, Capone’s journey eventually led him to the Brooklyn Rippers and, ultimately, the Five Points Gang, cementing his path in the world of organized crime.