Leo Brothers
Toronto Daily Star, March 20 1931
Leo Vincent Brothers (1899-1950) was a gangster who was part of Al Capone's mob. He was arrested for the murder of Chicago Tribune journalist Jake Lingle. After Lingle's death, it was revealed that he also had been associated with Capone.
Brothers was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the murder. He claimed innocence, and many observers and historians believe that Capone offered him up to the state as a sacrifice. After being released from prison, Brothers went to St. Louis and became part of the mob there. He died of heart disease shortly after an unsuccessful attempt on his life.
Created October 15, 2025.