The St. Valentine's Day massacre was the end for Al. It brought more and heat and created the task force to get him. It did not end the Outfit, but it did end Al's leadership.
The Danny Green hit in Cleveland brought down the majority of that family. Although I suppose one could argue that the Shondor Burns hit started it all.
Same thing with Jimmy "Horseshoe" Michaels bombing in St. Louis. I was in 8th grade when they came to get his grandson out of class, then announced Jimmy had been bombed on the highway. That was the beginning of the end of the STL family.
Best way to catch the smart ones? Get an idiot working for them.
