Born February 16, 1878 Giacomo Colosimo, better known as the "Big Jim" Colosimo, who grew up in Italy until in 1895 when he immigrated to America and then thats when he was introduced into the world of criminal activity. Colosimo made his rise to the top from his success in prostituion, gambling and racketeering trade. As a kid he started out on petty crime and as he got older would head a chain of brothels. He led his gang from 1902 till his death in 1920. Colosimo was murdered on account of not agreeing with fellow crime boss Johnny Torrio on getting into the bootlegging business. Jim left town for his wedding to his second wife and when he came backhe recieved a call from Johnny that he was recieving a shipment of liquor at his cafe'. As jim sat there waiting for the arrival of the shipment, he was shot multiple times killing him. it was suspected that Torrio sent Yale and maybe even capone to murder him. after his death, Torrio took over his gang.
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