After the Civil War, many former soldiers, especially from the Confederacy, found themselves unemployed. Land loss during reconstruction led some to turn to crime for a living. Among the most famous were Jesse and Frank James. This episode, written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton, delves into their notorious lives and criminal careers.

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