Many people are familiar with the story of Al Capone, the “untouchable”Chicago gangster best known for orchestratingthe St. Valentine's Day Massacre. But few are aware that Capone'sremarkable story began in the Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, NewYork. Tutored by the likes of infamous mobsters Johnny Torrio andFrankie Yale, young Capone's disquieting demeanor, combined withthe “technical advice” he learned from these insidious pedagogues,contributed to the molding of a brutal criminal whose pseudonym,“Scarface,” evoked fascination throughout the world.<br /><br />Despite the best efforts of previous biographers lacking true insider'saccess, details about Capone's early years have, until now, mostlybeen shrouded in mystery. With access gained through invaluablefamilial connections, the authors were able to open the previouslysealed mouths of Capone's known living associates. Collecting informationthrough these interviews and never-before-publisheddocuments, the life of young Al Capone at last comes into focus.<br /><br />Among the many revelations in <em>Young Al Capone</em> are new detailsabout the brutal Halloween Night murder of rival gangster “WildBill” Lovett, grisly details on how Capone and his Black Handcrew cleverly planned the shootout and barbaric hatchet slayingof White Hand boss, Richard “Peg Leg” Lonergan, insight intothe dramatic incident that forced Capone to leave New York, andmuch more.