Charles Ponzi
Criminal
Italian born con artist who started what would later be known as the Ponzi scheme.
He worked for the postal service and attended the University of Rome La Sapienza.
Investors in his original Ponzi scheme lost $20 million.
He married Rose Gnecco in 1918 despite her knowledge of his criminal past.
Just like Jesse James , he was known for stealing money. Although Ponzi didn't use a gun.