Jesse James Hollywood

Jesse James Hollywood, also know as Sean Michaels, (born January 28, 1980 in Los Angeles, California) is a fugitive and drug dealer. He is also is one of the youngest people to have made the FBI's ten most-wanted fugitive list, a feat he achieved at the age of 19 years. At the height of 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) and 140 pounds (64 kg), he was easily able to pass for a younger age.

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January 28 - 1980 - Los Angeles - California - Fugitive - Drug dealer - FBI

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While working as a drug dealer, he acquired a small fortune which enabled him to buy a $200,000 property in the San Fernando Valley area of Southern California and numerous sports cars. Benjamin Markowitz was a frequent customer of his, accumulating an unpaid debt of over $1,500. On August 6, 2000, Jesse set out to kidnap Benjamin, but was unable to find him. In turn, they kidnapped Benjamin's 15-year-old brother Nicholas. On August 8, 2000 he was shot and killed by a group of men working for Jesse, in the mountains north of Goleta, California.

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Sports cars - August 6 - 2000 - August 8 - Goleta

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He was apprehended on March 9, 2005 in Brazil. At the time of his capture, he reportedly had a reward of over $30,000 for information leading to his arrest.

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March 9 - 2005 - Brazil

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As of 2004, a movie based on his life entited Alpha Dog began production, starring Emile Hirsch and Justin Timberlake.

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2004 - Alpha Dog - Emile Hirsch - Justin Timberlake

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