The Most Outrageous U.S. Conspiracy Theories

John Dillinger

In the 1930s, John Dillinger became a nationally known name when he became public enemy number 1 for the armed robberies of over 10 banks. He stole upwards of $300,000. He escaped jail by tricking guards using a fake gun carved out of wood and then became unrecognizable after getting facial reconstruction surgery. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.