John Torrio

John Torrio was a powerful American crime boss in the early 20th century, originally from Italy. He helped build the Chicago Outfit, a major organized crime syndicate, by managing illegal activities like bootlegging and gambling during Prohibition. Known for his intelligence and strategic thinking, Torrio mentored fellow gangster Al Capone. His leadership transformed organized crime in Chicago into a highly organized and lucrative enterprise. Torrio's influence shaped the criminal landscape of that era until he stepped back from active crime in the late 1920s.