Did any Old West outlaw find that crime did pay? Justin Loughmanr Rancho Santa Margarita, California Quite a few cow thieves wound up becoming big ranchers by “stealing a start,” while some small-time crooks wound up owning prosperous businesses. So-called “King of the Frontier Con Men” Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith, a gangster and crime boss, became rich—but he was shot and killed at the age of 38. During the 15 years the James Gang was active, they stole an estimated $200,000,


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