15 Criminals Who Didn’t Bother to Hide — And How They Got Away With It - History Collection

Throughout history, there have been brazen criminals who acted out in public, left clues everywhere, or even flaunted their misdeeds—yet still managed to evade capture or conviction, sometimes for years. These cases raise questions about luck, law enforcement missteps, and the unpredictable nature of justice. In this article, we’ll examine some of the most notorious examples of criminals who blatantly walked free.

On November 24, 1971, a man using the alias “Dan Cooper” hijacked Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, demanding $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. After releasing the passengers in Seattle, he ordered the crew to fly toward Mexico City. Mid-flight, Cooper parachuted into the night over the rugged terrain of southwestern Washington, disappearing without a trace. Despite extensive investigations, his identity and fate remain unknown. (britannica.com)