Read Time: 3 min 30 sec

The FBI’s Most Wanted list is how the bureau mobilizes the public to help track down people accused of serious crimes. The most well-known version is the “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list, which has existed for more than 75 years.

Where did the list come from?
In 1950, a reporter unintentionally sparked a cultural phenomenon when he asked the FBI to name its “toughest guys.” The story drew widespread public attention and tips, prompting the FBI to formalize this media moment into a long-running law enforcement strategy.

How does someone land on the list?
There’s no fixed formula… but FBI leadership generally asks two questions:

Fugitives are typically wanted for violent crimes (think: murder, kidnapping, gang activity), terrorism, or major financial fraud, but the key consideration isn’t the type of crime so much as the threat to public safety and whether tips would be helpful.

Does someone have to be convicted to be on the list?
Nope. Individuals are usually charged or indicted, but not convicted. The list’s purpose is apprehension, not a declaration of guilt.

Can someone come off the list?
Yep. If they’re arrested, confirmed dead, or (less commonly) removed because their case no longer fits the criteria. (Hear us talk about how many times that’s happened in today’s TPO Explains episode.)

Are there rewards involved?
For anyone listed on the Ten Most Wanted list, a minimum reward of $250K is offered for information, however amounts can vary widely. The largest reward ever offered for a top-ten lister: $25M for Osama bin Laden.

Does the list actually work?
Historically, yes. Of the 537 fugitives who have been on the list over the years, 500 have been apprehended, and 163 were located with help from public tips.

__

CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
The injustice in our world stirs up longing in us for a better world, where justice always wins, and righteousness is never corrupted. Christians have a hard job. Imitating our just and merciful Father, we simultaneously celebrate justice that comes, comfort victims in their pain, and, all the while, demonstrate our love for the guilty. 

“But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High. For he is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.”  
Luke 6:35-36 (CSB) (read full passage)

Your liver works nonstop, performing over 500 essential functions every day, and it never even asks for credit. From producing energy to aiding digestion and supporting metabolism, your liver works quietly behind the scenes to support your body.

Dose For Your Liver is a liquid supplement that gives back to this unsung hero. Dose’s clinically backed formula comes in a single 2 oz daily shot that cleanses your liver of unwanted elements so it can run smoothly (and happily).

Plus, it tastes like orange juice. Yes, please!

Start this one small habit today and feel your best, inside and out. Use code POUROVER to get 35% off your subscription.

Curious how we choose sponsors?  Learn more  |  Advertise with us

Solving today’s crossword… hope you’ve been paying attention!

Perhaps the cutest reminder that pride cometh before the fall...

Cards that help you find the right words. Created by TPO reader Lizzie R., The Lovely Letter Co. designs faith-inspired stationery that speaks to life’s hardest and most beautiful chapters: grief, waiting, and change. Send hope in an envelope today.*

*This is a free promo for a TPO-reader-owned small biz. Have your own small business you want us to know about? Fill out this form!

Top News Resource: This year’s Oscar nominees are…

Top Christian Perspective: A prayer for anxious times. Save it here.

Top Whipped Cream: A rare spotting of a family of Trunkasaurus Rexes…

Who We’re Interviewing
Scott Beck, Co-Founder and CEO of Gloo*

If you don’t know Scott’s name, you definitely know his businesses.

Scott led Blockbuster during its years of rapid expansion, left in the mid-90s to run Boston Market, founded Einstein Bros Bagels, and was involved in ancestry. com, HomeAdvisor (now Angi), and multiple non-profits. 

Now, he’s running Gloo, a tech company connecting the faith ecosystem. 

I got the opportunity to sit down with Scott and talk about what big problems Gloo is solving—like how to ensure AI is a force for good—and why Gloo decided to go public when so few Christian companies do. Intrigued? Check out my full interview with Scott here.

Jason Woodruff | Founder

Spirit of the Living God, warm me and soften me and draw me near. Grow love where there is contempt in me; grow joy when I am dull and despairing; grow peace in my restless discontent and chaos; grow patience in place of hurry and agitation; grow kindness that overcomes my harsh severity; grow goodness where I have selfish ambition; grow gentleness that quiets my quick, sharp tongue; grow faithfulness where I am wayward and fickle; and grow self-control that’s stronger than my fleshly cravings, for the glory of the Father and His Son, Amen.