Gang Wars: Escalating Retaliation
Beneath the veneer of glamour and intrigue lay the grim reality of escalating tensions between the Chicago Outfit and the North Side Gang, culminating in the disappearance of yet another member—Capone’s longtime driver, a member of the Chicago Outfit. Police discovered his lifeless body, bearing the marks of brutal torture that ultimately led to his demise.
This gruesome discovery fueled Capone’s thirst for revenge. He issued orders for his men to eliminate Hymie Weiss, but the mission failed, leaving Weiss alive and intensifying the bloodshed. The year 1926 marked the zenith of vengeful reprisals between the rival gangs.
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