The Encyclopedia of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List

The Encyclopedia of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List: 1950 to the Present

The Encyclopedia of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List was written by and Duane Swierczynski. The 340 page book was published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. in 2014 (originally in 2003) with an ISBN 10 of 1628739061. Most books are now available in ebook, pdf and audible formats. If you need more information about this publication, it can be purchased at Amazon.com or Google Books. If the book is older and/or out of print book try to locate a copy on eBay.com. The Encyclopedia of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List mentions 2 serial killers including Gary Ray Bowles. The author Duane Swierczynski has 2 book(s) listed on Killer.Cloud used for the purpose of documenting facts about Serial Killers listed in our database.

Book Summary

In 1949, a crime reporter looking for a way to fill a column published the nation’s ten worst criminals as classified by the FBI: two accused murderers, four escaped convicts, a bank robber, and three “confidence men.” In addition to the stark black and white photos that accompanied the article, the public was most moved by the idea that law enforcement was asking them for help. Fired up by the gesture of confidence, Americans banded together to wholeheartedly support the motion, leading to tips that helped facilitate the capture of the advertised criminals. Some of those on the list even surrendered voluntarily due to the increased publicity. The rogues’ gallery showcases fugitives such as: • William Raymond Nesbit, first on the list to be...