Alabama scoundrels: outlaws, pirates, bandits & bushwhackers

While legislators were writing the first laws in Alabama, some miscreantcitizens were already breaking them, causing disorder and fleeing the hands ofjustice.

Among these were cult-leader-turned-murderer "Bloody" Bob Sims,social-activist-turned-anarchist Albert Parsons, the mysterious hobo banditRailroad Bill and the nefarious outlaw sheriff Steve Renfroe, who was creditedwith countless prison escapes, thefts and arson.

Legendary Wild West figuresFrank and Jesse James also appeared in Alabama, along with numerous otherwell-known gunslingers, pirates, crooks and desperados.

Bushwhackers causedwidespread chaos during the Civil War and were considered outlaws depending onwhich side you supported.

Join real-life partners in crime Kelly Kazek and WilElrick as they recount the atrocities of some of Alabama's most infamouslawbreakers.