A Misunderstood Gang
If you never heard of Jesse James, he was an American outlaw, robber, guerilla, and the leader of his own gang- the James-Younger gang. His life of crime was glamorized by the public, and he even managed to gain fans. For some reason, many people were supporting and rooting for Jesse James.
Jesse James and his gang in the late 19th Century. Photo by Granger / Shutterstock
The James-Younger Gang was the most notorious and most wanted criminal organization of the time. The gang was responsible for robberies committed in ten different states. They were brutal, but somehow, they managed to gain a large amount of support in their day. However, one gang member, in particular, was wanted for even more terrible crimes.