Who are the most famous criminals in human history? Fearless swindlers or mentally ill people? Geniuses of the underworld or just lucky ones who managed to hit the jackpot in time? At one time they inspired fear, and now they are considered almost heroes about whom films are made. Let's get acquainted with some well-known representatives of the underworld.
Al Capone
Chicago was his city in the 1920s and 1930s. Al Capone was born in Brooklyn, his parents emigrated from Italy. The gangster seemed kind, reasonable and calm, but he was the most ruthless criminal in America. More than 500 people were killed by his order. Al Capone himself also got blood on his hands, he personally killed 45 people. The gangster was engaged in gambling and pimping. At the same time, he ended up in prison for tax evasion, where he died of pneumonia. His personality has influenced pop culture, and many films have been made about Al Capone.
John Dillinger
The Depression was a crime haven. Besides Al Capone, the most famous gangster was John Dillinger. His gang robbed 24 banks. They even made several films in Hollywood about Dillinger, Johnny Depp played the criminal in one of the films.
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Bernand Ebbers
A dodger and schemer, this man created a telephone service provider in the United States, and then, when the corporation began to develop and bring in good income, he robbed it. His jackpot was $ 11 billion. Because of his actions, about 18 thousand people were injured, who ended up on the street after the bankruptcy of the corporation.
Doris Payne
The girl became a criminal at the age of 12. She perfected her profession of a thief for the next 60 years. She had an amazing talent for stealing jewelry, resorting to cunning and charm. When discouraged sellers called the police and began to describe the girl's appearance, it turned out that Doris was beautiful and tall, but in fact she was slightly pretty, and she did not come out tall. Maybe the girl knew how to hypnotize?
Francois Villon
He was not only an excellent poet, but also a talented thief. Most of his creations were created in a prison cell. François was not afraid to rob churches, robbed large financial organizations.
Bill Mason
The real estate manager traded in jewelry theft. And his jackpot totaled $ 35 million. In his thieves' collection, he included items from private celebrities. And it wasn't about the benefits, but the thrill.
GUSAKOVA IRINA YURIEVNA