FBI’s most wanted list: caught people count?

Of the 494 people on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list from 1950 to 2012, 466 were arrested, with 154 captured thanks to tips from civilians. The list is not in order and includes those likely to commit multiple crimes, with a focus on those with a long criminal history. Eight women have been […]

What’s a wanted poster?

Wanted posters have been used since the Old West to alert the public of a suspect’s crime and appearance. They include identifying characteristics and contact information for law enforcement. The FBI now uses electronic billboards to increase their reach. The use of a wanted poster dates back to Old West times in the United States […]

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