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Al Capone’s story was marked by a chilling transition from a notorious gangster to a victim of neurosyphilis. As the infamous leader of organized crime in Chicago during the Prohibition era, Capone’s name became synonymous with criminality and corruption. His empire, built on illegal activities, made him feared and influential.

Yet, in a twist of fate, it was neither law enforcement nor rival gangs that led to his ultimate downfall; it was his neglect of a personal health issue—syphilis. When left untreated, this disease progressed to neurosyphilis, attacking his nervous system and brain, which left him with the cognitive abilities of a child.