Crime has existed since man first outlined the boundaries of what was permitted. At first, crimes were committed with the help of simple weapons and consisted mainly of robberies and murders, but modern thieves sometimes do not even leave the comfort of their computer chair. Interest in crimes and criminals can be very different - someone is captivated by the very opportunity to cross the line, to do something exciting, someone is interested in criminology and scientific ways of making secrets obvious, and someone is trying to understand the thoughts and motives of criminals so as not to become a victim of a crime. This book will immerse you in the world of the most famous crimes and their secrets, tell you which of the villains was not always lucky, and which stories were accompanied by laughter.