Criminals/Outlaws

Tom Horn, hero or criminal, get the rest of the story along with other interesting, and sometimes misunderstood, miscreants like Margaret Catchpole and Ella Watson.

Meet some of the most famous and infamous criminals of all time. However, not all criminals are memorable enough to warrant the accolade of famous. Come explore some of the lesser known, but still heinous, criminals from our storied past.

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Latest articles in Criminals/Outlaws

The Most Notorious Criminals of all Time

A look at three most notorious criminals: Blackbeard, Jesse James and Jack The Ripper

Apr 18, 2012 – Susan Frances

The Story of Highwayman Richard 'Dick' Turpin of Essex

Dick Turpin's name lives on as a romantic English highwayman, but studying his history, we find he was a ruthless, rough desperado.

Nov 16, 2011 – Sylvia Kent

An Idiot and His Massacre

A brief account of Floyd Allen and his infamous Hillsville Massacre.

Oct 17, 2011 – Mitchell Pridemore

The True Story of Two Female (Possibly Lesbian) Pirates

One was raised as a boy and then posed as a man. Each came to piracy by accident, then ended up on the same crew.

Oct 3, 2011 – Jerry Petersen

Parkhurst People - The Rev John Selby Watson, Murderer

The Reverend John Selby Watson's life seemed to be a glowing example of success but he ended his days in Parkhurst Prison, having brutally murdered his wife

Feb 22, 2011 – Jan Toms

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