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America's Love Affair With the Mob

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Published December 4, 2003 at 10:24 AM EST

By Elizabeth Christensen

Oswego, NY – A SUNY Oswego professor has written a new biography of Al Capone.

In "Capone", Lou Iorizzo explores why Americans remain fascinated with the famous mobster 70 years after his death.

WRVO's Elizabeth Christensen spoke to Iorizzo about his book.

Note: Luciano Iorizzo will be signing copies of "Capone" at the Rivers End Bookstore in Oswego on Saturday, December 6th at 3 p.m.
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