Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.

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Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind historic robberies, scams and brutal murders.

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