5. John Dillinger’s Wooden Gun (1934)
Few prison escapes are as legendary as John Dillinger’s breakout from Crown Point Jail. Using a hand-carved wooden pistol, Dillinger bluffed his way past guards and locked dozens of staff in a cell, walking out to freedom. The sheer boldness of this act cemented his reputation as a folk hero and inspired generations of outlaws and storytellers alike. Discover more about Dillinger’s daring escape at FBI.gov.
