30 Dumbest Mistakes That Got Killers Caught

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton WRITTEN BY: Francis Ofiaeli

Even the most calculating criminals make boneheaded mistakes! Join us as we examine the slip-ups that brought notorious killers to justice. From floppy disks to parking tickets, these fatal errors led to their downfall. Our countdown includes Dennis Rader's trust in police about untraceable floppy disks, John Wayne Gacy's decision to bury victims beneath his own home, Ted Bundy's stolen car joyride, David Berkowitz's parking ticket, and Harold Shipman's forged will typed on his own typewriter. We also explore Robert Durst's hot mic confession, Krystian Bala's revealing novel, and the Unabomber's manifesto that his own brother recognized. Which killer's mistake do you think was the most ridiculous? Let us know in the comments below! read more...

30 Dumbest Mistakes That Got Killers Caught

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