SettingsAmerican outlaws
Archie Clement
Archie Clement, a.k.a "Little Arch", was a pro-Confederate guerrilla leader in the American Civil War, known for his brutality towards Union soldiers and pro-Union civilians in Missouri.
Archie Clement, a.k.a "Little Arch", was a pro-Confederate guerrilla leader in the American Civil War, known for his brutality towards Union soldiers and pro-Union civilians in Missouri.
Baby Face Nelson
Lester Joseph Gillis, known under the pseudonym George Nelson, was a bank robber and murderer in the 1930s.
Lester Joseph Gillis, known under the pseudonym George Nelson, was a bank robber and murderer in the 1930s.
Belle Starr
Myra Maybelle Shirley Reed Starr (February 5, 1848 – February 3, 1889), better known as Belle Starr, was a notorious American outlaw.
Myra Maybelle Shirley Reed Starr (February 5, 1848 – February 3, 1889), better known as Belle Starr, was a notorious American outlaw.
Black Bart (outlaw)
Charles Earl Bowles, better known as Black Bart, was an English-born American Old West outlaw noted for his poetic messages left after two of his robberies.
Charles Earl Bowles, better known as Black Bart, was an English-born American Old West outlaw noted for his poetic messages left after two of his robberies.
Bob Younger
Robert Ewing "Bob" Younger (October 29, 1853 – September 16, 1889) was an American criminal and outlaw, the younger brother of Cole, Jim and John Younger.
Robert Ewing "Bob" Younger (October 29, 1853 – September 16, 1889) was an American criminal and outlaw, the younger brother of Cole, Jim and John Younger.
Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow were well-known outlaws, robbers, and criminals who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression.
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow were well-known outlaws, robbers, and criminals who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression.
Brushy Bill Roberts
Brushy Bill Roberts (allegedly December 31, 1859December 27, 1950, possibly 1879December 27, 1950), a.k.a. Ollie P. Roberts or Ollie L. Roberts, attracted attention by claiming to be...
Brushy Bill Roberts (allegedly December 31, 1859December 27, 1950, possibly 1879December 27, 1950), a.k.a. Ollie P. Roberts or Ollie L. Roberts, attracted attention by claiming to be...
Bummers Gang
The Bummers gang was a western outlaw gang that operated in the Colorado Territory between 1855 to 1860, led by Eddie "the Shooter" Coleman.
The Bummers gang was a western outlaw gang that operated in the Colorado Territory between 1855 to 1860, led by Eddie "the Shooter" Coleman.
Butch Cassidy
Robert LeRoy Parker, better known as Butch Cassidy, was a notorious American train robber, bank robber, and leader of the Wild Bunch Gang in the American Old West.
Robert LeRoy Parker, better known as Butch Cassidy, was a notorious American train robber, bank robber, and leader of the Wild Bunch Gang in the American Old West.
Captain Ingram's Partisan Rangers
Captain Ingram's Partisan Rangers was the name given by the Sacramento Union to a band of about fifty Confederate Bushwackers organized from local Copperheads and members of the Knights of the G...
Captain Ingram's Partisan Rangers was the name given by the Sacramento Union to a band of about fifty Confederate Bushwackers organized from local Copperheads and members of the Knights of the G...
Clell Miller
Clell Miller (January 9, 1850 - September 7, 1876) (also known as Cleland D. Miller or Clenand Miller or McClelland Miller) was an outlaw with the James-Younger Gang who was ki...
Clell Miller (January 9, 1850 - September 7, 1876) (also known as Cleland D. Miller or Clenand Miller or McClelland Miller) was an outlaw with the James-Younger Gang who was ki...
Cole Younger
Thomas Coleman "Cole" Younger was an American Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War and later an outlaw with the James-Younger gang.
Thomas Coleman "Cole" Younger was an American Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War and later an outlaw with the James-Younger gang.
Colton Harris-Moore
Colton A. "Colt" Harris-Moore (born March 22, 1991) is a criminal and former fugitive from Camano Island, Washington.
Colton A. "Colt" Harris-Moore (born March 22, 1991) is a criminal and former fugitive from Camano Island, Washington.
Cora Hubbard
Cora Hubbard (February 1877 - ?) was a 19th century outlaw who participated in the August 17, 1897 robbing of the McDonald County Bank in Pineville, Missouri.
Cora Hubbard (February 1877 - ?) was a 19th century outlaw who participated in the August 17, 1897 robbing of the McDonald County Bank in Pineville, Missouri.
Crawford Goldsby
Crawford Goldsby (February 8, 1876 – March 17, 1896) was a 19th-century American outlaw, known by the alias Cherokee Bill.
Crawford Goldsby (February 8, 1876 – March 17, 1896) was a 19th-century American outlaw, known by the alias Cherokee Bill.
Dalton Gang
The Dalton Gang, also known as The Dalton Brothers, was a family of both lawmen and outlaws in the American Old West during 1890-1892.
The Dalton Gang, also known as The Dalton Brothers, was a family of both lawmen and outlaws in the American Old West during 1890-1892.
Daniel Boone May
Daniel Boone May (1852 – 1878), known as Boone May, was an American gunfighter, of the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Daniel Boone May (1852 – 1878), known as Boone May, was an American gunfighter, of the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Dick Liddil
James Andrew "Dick" Liddil (September 15, 1852 – July 13, 1901) was an American outlaw who was one of the last surviving members of the James-Younger Gang.
James Andrew "Dick" Liddil (September 15, 1852 – July 13, 1901) was an American outlaw who was one of the last surviving members of the James-Younger Gang.
Earl Durand
Walter Earl Durand was a mountain man who lived off the land in the mountains of Wyoming during the years following the Depression.
Walter Earl Durand was a mountain man who lived off the land in the mountains of Wyoming during the years following the Depression.
Edward Capehart O'Kelley
Edward Capehart O'Kelley was notable as the man who murdered Robert Ford, who had killed Jesse James to receive a bounty.
Edward Capehart O'Kelley was notable as the man who murdered Robert Ford, who had killed Jesse James to receive a bounty.
Five Joaquins Gang
The Five Joaquins were an outlaw gang in California led by Joaquin Murrieta and composed of himself, Joaquin Botellier, Joaquin Carrillo, Joaquin Ocomorenia, and Joaquin Valenzuela.
The Five Joaquins were an outlaw gang in California led by Joaquin Murrieta and composed of himself, Joaquin Botellier, Joaquin Carrillo, Joaquin Ocomorenia, and Joaquin Valenzuela.
Gregorio Cortez
Gregorio Cortez Lira was a Mexican American outlaw in the American Old West who became a folk hero to Mexicans living in South Texas.
Gregorio Cortez Lira was a Mexican American outlaw in the American Old West who became a folk hero to Mexicans living in South Texas.
Harpe brothers
Micajah "Big" Harpe and Wiley "Little" Harpe, pronounced and, were murderers, highwaymen, and river pirates, who operated in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, and Mississippi in the late 18th...
Micajah "Big" Harpe and Wiley "Little" Harpe, pronounced and, were murderers, highwaymen, and river pirates, who operated in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, and Mississippi in the late 18th...
Herman Lamm
Herman K. Lamm (April 19, 1890 – December 16, 1930), known as Baron Lamm, was a German American bank robber.
Herman K. Lamm (April 19, 1890 – December 16, 1930), known as Baron Lamm, was a German American bank robber.
Jack Gordon (Peter Worthington)
Jack Gordon (1822 - 1864), original name, Peter Worthington, renegade, outlaw, in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
Jack Gordon (1822 - 1864), original name, Peter Worthington, renegade, outlaw, in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
Jack Kennedy (train robber)
John F. "Jack" Kennedy (ca.
John F. "Jack" Kennedy (ca.
Jack Powers
Jack Powers (John Power) (1827 – November 1860) was an Irish-American gambler, outlaw, highway-robber, gang leader, and murderer in southern and central California during the Gold Rush era.
Jack Powers (John Power) (1827 – November 1860) was an Irish-American gambler, outlaw, highway-robber, gang leader, and murderer in southern and central California during the Gold Rush era.
James Clark (criminal)
James "Oklahoma Jack" Clark was a Depression-era outlaw and bank robber.
James "Oklahoma Jack" Clark was a Depression-era outlaw and bank robber.
James Copeland (outlaw)
James Copeland was an American outlaw during the early nineteenth century whose crimes took place mostly in Mississippi and Alabama.
James Copeland was an American outlaw during the early nineteenth century whose crimes took place mostly in Mississippi and Alabama.
James-Younger Gang
The James-Younger Gang was a notable 19th-century gang of American outlaws that included Jesse James.
The James-Younger Gang was a notable 19th-century gang of American outlaws that included Jesse James.
Jim Younger
James Hardin "Jim" Younger (January 15, 1848 - October 19, 1902) was a notable American outlaw and member of the James-Younger gang.
James Hardin "Jim" Younger (January 15, 1848 - October 19, 1902) was a notable American outlaw and member of the James-Younger gang.
Joaquin Murrieta
Joaquin Carrillo Murrieta, also called the Mexican or Chilean Robin Hood or the Robin Hood of El Dorado, was a semi-legendary figure in California during the California Gold Rush of ...
Joaquin Carrillo Murrieta, also called the Mexican or Chilean Robin Hood or the Robin Hood of El Dorado, was a semi-legendary figure in California during the California Gold Rush of ...
John Ashley (bandit)
John Ashley (March 19, 1888 or 1895 – November 1, 1924) was a 20th century American outlaw, bank robber, bootlegger, and occasional pirate active in southern Florida during the 1910s ...
John Ashley (March 19, 1888 or 1895 – November 1, 1924) was a 20th century American outlaw, bank robber, bootlegger, and occasional pirate active in southern Florida during the 1910s ...
John Callahan (outlaw)
John Callahan (1866-June 8, 1936) was an American outlaw and bank robber during the closing days of the Old West.
John Callahan (1866-June 8, 1936) was an American outlaw and bank robber during the closing days of the Old West.
John Dillinger
John Herbert Dillinger, Jr. was an American bank robber of German descent in the Depression-era United States.
John Herbert Dillinger, Jr. was an American bank robber of German descent in the Depression-era United States.
John Mason (outlaw)
John Mason, (? - 1866) was one of the leaders of the Mason Henry Gang organized by secessionist Judge George Gordon Belt, that posed as Confederate partisan rangers but acted as outlaws, committ...
John Mason, (? - 1866) was one of the leaders of the Mason Henry Gang organized by secessionist Judge George Gordon Belt, that posed as Confederate partisan rangers but acted as outlaws, committ...
John Murrell (bandit)
John Murrell, a near-legendary bandit operating in the United States along the Mississippi River in the mid-nineteenth century.
John Murrell, a near-legendary bandit operating in the United States along the Mississippi River in the mid-nineteenth century.
John Younger
John Harrison Younger (1851 – March 17, 1874) was an American outlaw, the brother of Cole, Jim and Bob.
John Harrison Younger (1851 – March 17, 1874) was an American outlaw, the brother of Cole, Jim and Bob.
Joseph "Mad Dog" Taborsky
Joseph "Mad Dog" Taborsky (March 23, 1924 – May 17, 1960) was a murderer who was sentenced to death after a string of brutal robberies and murders in Connecticut during the 1950s.
Joseph "Mad Dog" Taborsky (March 23, 1924 – May 17, 1960) was a murderer who was sentenced to death after a string of brutal robberies and murders in Connecticut during the 1950s.
Kenneth "Speedy" Raulerson
Kenneth Scott Raulerson, also known as Speedy, is a bank robber from Levy County convicted of robbing the Dowling Park Barnett/Nations Bank May 18, 1998, by claiming that he had a bomb str...
Kenneth Scott Raulerson, also known as Speedy, is a bank robber from Levy County convicted of robbing the Dowling Park Barnett/Nations Bank May 18, 1998, by claiming that he had a bomb str...
L.H. Musgrove
L. H. Musgrove (lynched November 23, 1868) was an outlaw of the American West who was sprung from jail in Denver, Colorado, and hanged by a vigilante mob.
L. H. Musgrove (lynched November 23, 1868) was an outlaw of the American West who was sprung from jail in Denver, Colorado, and hanged by a vigilante mob.
Loomis Gang
The Loomis Gang was a notorious family of outlaws that operated in central New York during the 19th century.
The Loomis Gang was a notorious family of outlaws that operated in central New York during the 19th century.
Mason Henry Gang
Mason Henry Gang 1864-1865, a bandit gang that posed as Confederate partisan rangers but acted as outlaws, committing robberies, thefts and murders in the San Joaquin Valley, Santa Cruz County, ...
Mason Henry Gang 1864-1865, a bandit gang that posed as Confederate partisan rangers but acted as outlaws, committing robberies, thefts and murders in the San Joaquin Valley, Santa Cruz County, ...
Nathaniel Reed
Nathaniel "Texas Jack" Reed (March 23, 1862 – January 7, 1950) was a 19th-century American outlaw responsible for many stagecoach, bank, and train robberies throughout the American Southwe...
Nathaniel "Texas Jack" Reed (March 23, 1862 – January 7, 1950) was a 19th-century American outlaw responsible for many stagecoach, bank, and train robberies throughout the American Southwe...
Peter Alston
Peter Alston was the late 18th Century and early 19th Century counterfeiter and river pirate, who is believed to be Little Harpe's associate and partner in the murder of notorious outlaw leader ...
Peter Alston was the late 18th Century and early 19th Century counterfeiter and river pirate, who is believed to be Little Harpe's associate and partner in the murder of notorious outlaw leader ...
Quantrill's Raiders
Quantrill's Raiders were a loosely organized force of pro-Confederate Partisan rangers, "bushwhackers", who fought in the American Civil War under the leadership of William Clarke Quantrill.
Quantrill's Raiders were a loosely organized force of pro-Confederate Partisan rangers, "bushwhackers", who fought in the American Civil War under the leadership of William Clarke Quantrill.
Ralph Fults
Ralph Fults was a Depression-era outlaw and escape artist associated with Raymond Hamilton, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow of the Barrow Gang.
Ralph Fults was a Depression-era outlaw and escape artist associated with Raymond Hamilton, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow of the Barrow Gang.
Reno Gang
The Reno Brothers Gang, also known as the Reno Gang, and nicknamed "The Jackson Thieves" were a group of criminals that operated in the Midwestern United States during and just after the A...
The Reno Brothers Gang, also known as the Reno Gang, and nicknamed "The Jackson Thieves" were a group of criminals that operated in the Midwestern United States during and just after the A...
Robert Ford (outlaw)
Robert Newton "Bob" Ford was an American outlaw best known for killing his gang leader Jesse James in 1882.
Robert Newton "Bob" Ford was an American outlaw best known for killing his gang leader Jesse James in 1882.
Rube Burrow
Reuben Houston Burrow (December 11, 1854-October 9, 1890), better known as Rube Burrow, was a nationally infamous train-robber and outlaw in the Southern and Southwestern United States.
Reuben Houston Burrow (December 11, 1854-October 9, 1890), better known as Rube Burrow, was a nationally infamous train-robber and outlaw in the Southern and Southwestern United States.
Rufus Henry Ingram
Rufus Henry Ingram (1834 - ? ) was a bushwhacker that led Captain Ingram's Partisan Rangers that operated in California in 1864.
Rufus Henry Ingram (1834 - ? ) was a bushwhacker that led Captain Ingram's Partisan Rangers that operated in California in 1864.
Salomon Pico
Salomon Maria Simeon Pico was a Californio, the nephew of Pío Pico, who led a bandit band in the early years of the California Gold Rush in the counties of the central coast of California.
Salomon Maria Simeon Pico was a Californio, the nephew of Pío Pico, who led a bandit band in the early years of the California Gold Rush in the counties of the central coast of California.
Sile Doty
Sile Doty (August 30, 1800 – March 12, 1876) was an infamous robber, burglar, horse thief, highwayman, counterfeiter, and criminal gang leader.
Sile Doty (August 30, 1800 – March 12, 1876) was an infamous robber, burglar, horse thief, highwayman, counterfeiter, and criminal gang leader.
Sundance Kid
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (1867 – c. November 6, 1908), better known as the Sundance Kid, was an outlaw and member of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch, in the American Old West.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (1867 – c. November 6, 1908), better known as the Sundance Kid, was an outlaw and member of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch, in the American Old West.
Thomas Bell Poole
Thomas Bell Poole, (1818 - 1865) Under-sheriff of Monterey County, member of the Knights of the Golden Circle serving as a crewman of the Confederate privateer J. M. Chapman.
Thomas Bell Poole, (1818 - 1865) Under-sheriff of Monterey County, member of the Knights of the Golden Circle serving as a crewman of the Confederate privateer J. M. Chapman.
Thomas Egenton Hogg
Thomas Egenton Hogg (1828–1898) was a master in the Confederate States Navy who participated in raids on Union ships during the American Civil War.
Thomas Egenton Hogg (1828–1898) was a master in the Confederate States Navy who participated in raids on Union ships during the American Civil War.
Tom McCauley
Tom McCauley, better known by his alias as James Henry or Jim Henry (? - 1865), was one of the many California Gold Rush criminals in Tuolumne County, convicted of murder with his brother in...
Tom McCauley, better known by his alias as James Henry or Jim Henry (? - 1865), was one of the many California Gold Rush criminals in Tuolumne County, convicted of murder with his brother in...
W. D. Jones
William Daniel Jones was a member of the Barrow Gang, whose spree throughout the southern Midwest in the early years of the Great Depression became part of American criminal folklore.
William Daniel Jones was a member of the Barrow Gang, whose spree throughout the southern Midwest in the early years of the Great Depression became part of American criminal folklore.
William McWaters
William McWaters was an American gunfighter from Missouri who once rode with William Clarke Quantrill.
William McWaters was an American gunfighter from Missouri who once rode with William Clarke Quantrill.