6. Al Capone and other notable criminals – ESTP
Most agree that Al Capone, one of America’s most notorious criminals, exhibited an ESTP type (Extravert, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving). Capone certainly demonstrated Extraverted behavior. During his run as the most powerful man in Chicago, he flaunted his wealth through extravagant cars, expensive suits and a coterie of supporting figures. He also gave money away, supported soup kitchens and rooming houses, and schools in poorer neighborhoods. When Capone attended baseball games, usually at Chicago’s Comiskey Park, he received rousing ovations from fans. Capone cultivated the press and radio broadcasters, always ready with a snappy quote for them to use. He also cultivated political allies, which allowed him to expand his considerable criminal enterprises.
His transportation networks for illegal alcohol during Prohibition stretched from Florida to Canada. He operated breweries in Chicago and other sites. His reach extended into the Black neighborhoods in Chicago’s South Side, and he courted Black jazz musicians. He openly displayed expensive jewelry; rings, bracelets, tie pins, and hat embellishments. Yet he also displayed a ruthlessness unrivaled before his reign as The Boss. Eventually, Capone fell from power, not by conviction for the many murders he ordered, or for his bootlegging operations, illegal gambling, and prostitution rings. Instead, he went to prison for income tax evasion. Capone’s MBTI is shared with other criminals according to some, but as with the rest on this list, disagreement exists.
