Leaving Behind a Dark Legacy

Al Capone’s legacy left a trail of destruction that extended even to his own family. His notoriety was so damaging that the judge showed no leniency to anyone associated with him. Some of Capone’s surviving siblings, such as James Vincenzo Capone, opted for a legal name change to distance themselves from his infamous reputation.

His family members couldn’t help but live under his disturbing shadow, even long after his passing. Even long after his death, Capone’s legacy lives on, with his name still synonymous with one of the most infamous gangsters in history. Hollywood continues to be captivated by his story, as it remains a prominent subject for movies (and articles such as this one) to this day.