The Most Famous Criminal Couple, Ranked
Voting rules: Choose the criminal couple you think is the most famous!
Updated on May 15, 2024 07:00
Historical crime accounts often delve into the lives of infamous criminal duos whose notorious deeds have captivated public attention. Grasping the complexities of these partnerships helps to better understand the interplay of personal and criminal dynamics. Such understanding is vital not only for historical record but also for sociological and psychological analysis.
This list presents a collection of famous criminal couples, offering a comprehensive overview of their histories and misdeeds. By voting on these pairs, users contribute to a crowd-sourced assessment of their notoriety and historical significance. Your participation ensures the list remains reflective of collective perspectives and insights.
Who Are the Most Famous Criminal Couple?
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137votes
Photo by one of the Barrow gang · Public domainBonnie and Clyde
Media and publicA notorious couple who robbed banks and killed numerous people during the Great Depression.Bonnie and Clyde is a call sign referring to the notorious criminal couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who were active during the Great Depression. They gained notoriety for their bank robberies, car thefts, and murders.- Time period: 1930s
- Nickname: Bonnie and Clyde
- Occupation: Outlaws
- Notable activities: Bank robberies, car thefts, murder
- Escape methods: Frequent use of stolen cars
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- Position 5 of 10 in Most popular duo
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234votesA British couple who killed at least 12 young women and girls between 1967 and 1987.
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327votesA British couple who killed five children between 1963 and 1965.
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416votesA couple who killed several women in the 1940s as part of a "lonely hearts" scam.
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512votesAn Australian couple who abducted and killed four women in the 1980s.
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616votes
California Department of Corrections · Public domainA couple who kidnapped, raped, and killed ten people in the 1970s and 1980s. -
79votesA Canadian couple who raped and killed several young women in the early 1990s.
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87votesA couple who kidnapped, raped, and killed a 13-year-old girl in the 1980s.
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910votesA couple who killed at least six people in the early 1980s.
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106votesA couple who killed 11 people in a rampage across Nebraska and Wyoming in 1957-1958.
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Ranking factors for famous criminal couple
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InfamyHow notorious and well-known were they for their criminal activities? 2. The severity of their crimes: The degree of violence and impact of their criminal activities on society. 3. Length of criminal activity: How long did they operate as a criminal couple and how prolific were they in their criminal enterprises. 4. Public attention: How much media attention did they receive and did their case become known internationally or beyond national borders. 5. Popularity: How much has their story been glamorized or popularized through media outlets such as film and song.
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This is a community-based ranking of the most famous criminal couple. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or criminal is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!
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More information on most famous criminal couple
The world has seen some notorious criminal couples who have left a lasting impact on the history of crime. These criminal duos have captured the attention of the media and the public for their heinous acts of violence and their cunning ways of evading the law. From Bonnie and Clyde to the infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and his wife Maria Victoria Henao, these couples have become a subject of fascination for many. Despite the atrocities committed by these couples, their stories continue to intrigue people to this day. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most famous criminal couples in history and explore their dark pasts.
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