The Dawn of Crime - Comparing Squizzy Taylor to Al Capone

The Dawn of Crime by Roy Maloy

In this podcast I talk about the similarities and differences between Al Capone and Squizzy Taylor. The stats I discuss are below, and I welcome your comments or feedback on the Facebook page “Roy Maloy Author” Squizzy: • Born 1888 • Died 1927 • Profit from crime £3mil • First crime 1906 • Active crime years 21 • Principal figure in The Fitzroy Vendetta, numerous push gangs, brothels, a sly grog empire & numerous two up schools Al Capone • Born 1899 • Jailed 1931 • Profit from crime $5mil • First crime 1916 • Active crime years 15 • Principal figure in The Outfit & the five points gang.