During the Great Depression, there were many different types of criminals, and many different types of crimes to commit. One of the biggest problems that local sheriffs faced was the problem of “bootlegging,” the illegal consumption and carrying of alcohol. “Pretty Boy” Floyd, originally Charles Floyd, one of the most notorious robbers that has ever lived, has robbed over 30 mid-western banks. He was known for filing 10 notches in his pocket watch to remind him of …showed first 75 words of 211 total…

…showed last 75 words of 211 total…other crooks in thier time hated them. Of all the different criminals, there has been solo crooks, and partnerships, but the oddest group of criminals had to be “Ma” Barker and her boys. The members of this posse included Dock, Freddie, Ma and Ma’s boyfriend, Arthur Dunlop. People thought of these people as audacious capers. Ma Barker and her boys became the all-time leaders in major crime, family style crime, kidnappings, murders and robbery.