Everything Everywhere Daily · Saturday, September 26, 2026
The inaugural FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, which debuted on March 14th, 1950, featured Thomas James Holden as the first addition. Holden, accused of multiple murders and bank robbery, was apprehended after 15 months due to recognition from a newspaper photograph, showcasing the list's effectiveness.
“The first Most Wanted list debuted on March 14th, 1950. And the first person to be added to the list was an accused murderer named Thomas James Holden.”
“Holden was on the list for 15 months until he was recognized from a photograph posted in a newspaper.”
“This first example highlights the list's power. The FBI can leverage the public to crowdsource leads for law enforcement.”