The Dumbest Criminals

It sure didn't take a master sleuth to catch these bumbling crooks.

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The World's Dumbest Criminals: The Inanity Defense
Must Read The World's Dumbest Criminals: The Inanity Defense

Every year we track down the dumbest criminals in the world. Thinking of joining their ranks?

Crime for Dolts
Crime for Dolts

What were these dumb criminals thinking? They could use a crime guide after botching these jobs. Here are some tips they could have used.

More of America's Dumbest Criminals
More of America's Dumbest Criminals

A lineup of bumbling crooks who practically caught themselves.


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