A Lucrative Business Opportunity
With James “Big Jim” Colosimo out of the picture, Johnny Torrio and Al Capone saw a lucrative opportunity in the illegal alcohol trade during the Prohibition era in the United States. What Colosimo had staunchly opposed, Torrio and Capone embraced, recognizing the immense profit potential.
Prohibition created a perfect storm for gangsters to amass wealth, even in the face of determined law enforcement. Although the identity of Colosimo’s killer remains a mystery, suspicion fell on Torrio, who was believed to have ordered the hit, with Capone potentially pulling the trigger. Capone had transitioned from a small-time gangster to a major player, amassing wealth beyond his imagination.