Beauty Behind Bars: America's Top 5 Most Attractive Crooks

America's top-five most attractive crooks have captured public attention for their striking appearances. These individuals, despite their criminal activities, have garnered significant media coverage and even career opportunities due to their unexpected fame.

Jeremy Meeks

Mugshot from The City of Stockton Police Department.

A former member of the Crips street gang, Jeremy Meeks gained notoriety when his mugshot went viral on Facebook after his arrest during Operation Ceasefire in Stockton, California in 2014. Convicted on federal charges as a felon in possession of a firearm and grand theft, Meeks' photogenic appearance led to a modeling career post-incarceration.

Monica Leon "Danger"

Booking photo from Los Angeles, California.

Arrested in 2010 for suspected arson in Los Angeles, California, Monica Leon, known as "Danger," rose to fame as a Black female star on the VH1 show "For the Love of Ray J". Her mugshot added to her public profile and notoriety.

Mehki Alante Lucky

Mugshot from Raleigh Police Department.

Arrested in North Carolina in 2016 for speeding and driving a stolen vehicle, Mehki Alante Lucky's unique appearance, marked by heterochromia (two different colored eyes), caught the attention of modeling scouts. Despite multiple arrests, Lucky's mugshot led to a modeling contract, proving that for some, notoriety can be a stepping stone to success.

Debra Lafave

Mugshot from Florida Department of Corrections.

Debra Lafave, a former reading teacher at Greco Middle School in Florida, faced felony charges in 2005 for sexual encounters with a 14-year-old male student. Her case, which involved liaisons in various locations, including her classroom and vehicle, was highly publicized, leading to two separate criminal complaints and corresponding booking photos.

Angela Coates

Mugshot from DeKalb County.

A former Jet Magazine "Beauty of the Week," Angela Coates was arrested in Dekalb County, Georgia, in 2014 for disorderly conduct. Her mugshot went viral, earning her titles such as "the female Jeremy Meeks" and "hot convict." Coates' arrest and striking mugshot brought her a flurry of social media attention and public interest.

The fascination with these individuals underscores a complex interplay between criminality, physical appearance, and media influence. While their crimes are serious, their unexpected rise to fame reveals how societal perceptions can be swayed by superficial attributes.

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