Someone who chooses to follow a life of crime is not necessarily the sharpest knife in the drawer. Unless you're some kind of nefarious mastermind, the risk really outweighs the reward. The terrible odds didn't seem to bother these criminals, however. Probably because they couldn't do the math!
Get ready for amateur hour. These guys were well and truly hoisted by their own petards. Click through the gallery to discover the outrageous stories of the worst criminals in history.