Al Capone’s Palm Island Estate Sold
By Sean Ballent
Mobster Al Capone’s Palm Island estate in Miami Beach is being sold. The house which is listed at $6.7 million is currently owned by Mr. Hank Morrison, who purchased the historic house in 1970. Capone’s grandson, Chris Knight Capone, author of the memoir Son of Scarface is staying attached to the manse until the deal is sealed. Knight Capone is purchasing the home with plans to restore as much of the house as possible. “I feel very happy being that this house holds a lot of history. All the fixtures are original, even the windows, toilets, sinks – you name it. Even the 60 x 30 in-ground-pool which my grandfather installed – which was, and I think still is, the largest in-ground pool in the state of Florida. My grandfather had the limestone imported to have this beautiful grotto built, which has always been the center piece of this beautiful estate.” Knight brags.
When asked about staying in the house, Knight Capone explains that it’s a very surreal experience. “My grandfather passed away here 62 years ago, my grandmother sold the place 51 years ago. For me to be here in 2009, to see and feel the estate in its original state when my grandparents owned it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity which I will treasure forever.”
People often wonder if the place is haunted. Knight Capone wouldn’t say if it is, but did say he could definitely feel his grandfather’s presence. Knight Capone went on to talk about the few pictures that still remained in the house. “The resemblance between my grandfather and me is so remarkable. I feel like I am looking at myself.”
Knight Capone is planning to attempt to have the home listed as a National Historic Landmark. And get this: Knight Capone says he has a television series in development, a documentary, and as a result of digesting all this family tragedy, he’s begun doing stand up comedy…seriously.
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