Childhood Photos of the World’s Most Notorious Criminals

Cute kids don’t usually bring fear to mind, but knowing what they could grow up to be should elicit a bit of terror.

In most cases, the childhoods of these criminals have some serious similarities, including abuse, tragedy and a serious lack of compassion.

Al Capone as a Child

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1899, Al Capone aligned himself with dangerous people early in his life. He joined a gang as a teenager and because of his strong stature, he soon became a bouncer at brothels.

In his teen years, he quit school after the sixth grade and associated with notorious street gangs.

Al Capone as an Adult

Al Capone gained notoriety during the Prohibition era in America. His connections to criminals that illegally imported alcohol lead him to quickly gain power and status as a crime boss, leading Chicago operations in bootlegging, prostitution and gambling.

Although he was connected with many gruesome crimes, Capone was arrested on tax evasion charges at 33 years old.

Ted Bundy as a Child

As a child, Bundy felt alone and unable to create meaningful relationships with others. He claimed, “I didn’t know what made people want to be friends.” Ted was raised originally believing that his mother was his sister because the family wanted to keep his mother’s pregnancy a secret. This may have made him question the people’s motives throughout his lifetime.

Ted Bundy as an Adult

Bundy murdered more than 30 women and escaped from jail twice to commit more crimes, cementing his place in history as one of America’s most notorious serial killers.

Bundy described himself as “the most cold-hearted son of a bitch you’ll ever meet.” His story continues to captivate people who are amazed that someone with his confidence and charisma could commit such heinous crimes.