List of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. The FBI’s infamous list began in 1949 when the director of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover tried to find a way to help capture the most dangerous wanted criminals. The list has lead to the capture of hundreds of fugitives, even reaching 500 fugitives in 2013. The Most Wanted List is posted in public places, such as the post office, and online to create awareness for the general public. The FBI also had a list of the Most Wanted Terrorists.
In the history of the most wanted list, only 8 of them have been women. 470 of the 500 fugitives have been captured. The only way to be dropped from the list is if the fugitive is captured or dies. Victor Manuel Gerena has been on the list since 1984, which is longer than any fugitive in the history of the list. One fugitive only lasted two hours on the list before being caught. Sometimes the FBI adds an 11th name to the list, if there is a dangerous fugitive at large but no other names on the list are worth dropping.
This slideshow answers the question, “Who are the FBI’s most wanted fugitives?” These are the most hazardous fugitives, according to the FBI.
The FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives,
Glen Stewart Godwin
Glen Stewart Godwin escaped from Folsom State Prison in 1987 while serving a sentence for murder. He's believed to currently be in Latin America where he is involved in the drug trade.
Jason Derek Brown
While on a bicycle, Jason Derek Brown killed an armored car guard and stole $56,000 in Phoenix. The FBI believes he may be in France or Thailand and are offering $200,000 for information leading to his capture.
Robert William Fisher
Robert William Fisher brutally murdered his wife and two children in 2001, after his wife threatened him with divorce. Hours later, their Arizona home burned down in a natural gas explosion.
Semion Mogilevich
From 1993-1998, Semion Mogilevich was part of a scheme to defraud investors of millions of dollars. His investors lost $150 million. Mogilevich is currently living in Moscow.
Víctor Manuel Gerena
Victor Manuel Gerena stole $7 million in 1983 from a West Hartford, CT, security company. He took 2 employees hostage and poisoned them in order to keep them still. He is believed to be in Cuba, and the FBI is offering $1 million for information that leads to his capture.
Alexis Flores
Alexis Flores kidnapped, raped, and murdered Iriana DeJesus, a five-year-old girl from Philadelphia in 2000. Before the police officials knew he committed the crime, Flores was deported to Honduras.
Eduardo Ravelo
Eduardo Ravelo was involved in racketeering, money laundering, and intent to deal heroin, cocaine, and marijuana beginning in 2003. He may currently be residing in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, with his wife and children.
Fidel Urbina
Fidel Urbina beat and raped two women. killing one in 1998. Officials believe Urbina fled Chicago and is currently in Durango, Mexico.
Jose Manuel Garcia Guevara
Jose Manuel Garcia Guevara allegedly raped and stabbed a woman in front of her 4-year-old son. He fled to Mexico before his trial in 2008.
William Bradford Bishop, Jr.
On March 1, 1976, Bishop allegedly bludgeoned his wife (37), mother (68), and three sons (5, 10, and 14), transported the bodies to North Carolina, then buried and burned the bodies in a shallow grave.