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Al Capone was an infamous gangster who ruled Chicago's organized crime during the second half of the 1920s.

Crime Library: Biography Best of the Net
An excellent biography by Marilyn Bardsley of Al Capone. (Note: You can use the yellow bar on the left to navigate through the biography or continue reading by clicking "Next Chapter" at the bottom of each section.)

Alcatraz: Al Capone
A very interesting biography that focuses on Capone's crimes.

BBC: Crime Case Closed on Al Capone
A fantastic biography of gangster Al Capone, from the BBC.

Capone's Grave
Al Capone was buried in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois. This site has pictures of his gravesite.

Chicago Historical Society Overview: Al Capone
An overview of Al Capone's crimes with an emphasis on Capone's role as a gangster.

FBI's Famous Cases: Al Capone
An overview of Al Capone's life with emphasis on the FBI's attempts to catch him.

PBS: Al Capone in Florida
Al Capone moved to Miami Beach in 1928, but did the city want him? This interesting article discusses the Al Capone's successes and failures in Florida.

Photo Gallery of Al Capone
Fifteen photos of Al Capone and related people and scenes.

Photographs of Al Capone
The Chicago Historical Society has 14 photographs of Al Capone.

Quotes by Al Capone
A small collection of quotes by Al Capone.

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