100+ Best Crime Trivia Questions & Answers

Question: In 2008, after a 6-year twist of fate, Ingrid Betancourt finally broke free. Can you name the exotic land where the notorious FARC operate, like a real-life adventure series?

Answer: Colombia

Question: Ever wondered when a grim real-life episode outdid any horror show? In which year did the notorious Ruth Ellis become the last woman to face the hangman in Britain?

Answer: 1955

Question: In a scene that sounds straight out of a cheeky comedy, who got caught red-handed in Hampstead Heath’s public lavatories in September 2008, with more than just a bad day at the spa? (Hint: Think pop icon with a flair for drama!)

Answer: George Michael

Question: Imagine a case so jaw-dropping it rocked the halls of power—whose wrongful execution eventually spurred British parliament to give capital punishment the boot?

Answer: Timothy Evans

Question: Dust off your detective hat and step back to the eerie streets of Whitechapel: What was the nickname of the serial murderer who terrorized London in the late 1880s, leaving even ghost stories in the dust?

Answer: Jack the Ripper

Question: In a plot twist that no thriller could top, who became the target of Leon Czolgosz’s infamous assassination spree in the early 20th century? (Spoiler: he wasn’t a celeb, but definitely a top-tier target!)

Answer: President McKinley

Question: Channel your inner detective and rock star—who was the individual behind the tragic end of the legendary John Lennon?

Answer: Mark Chapman

Question: In an audacious move that felt like a bizarre ‘80s flick, who was the intended target of John Hinckley’s ill-fated assassination attempt?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Question: Here’s a historical riddle: How many candles were on Lee Harvey Oswald’s birthday cake when he allegedly took aim at JFK?

Answer: 24

Question: Echoing through history like a somber anthem, which US President fell victim to John Wilkes Booth’s dark plot in 1865?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Question: In 2008, O.J. Simpson’s armed robbery conviction landed exactly 13 years after his headline-making acquittal for a far darker crime. What was it?

Answer: Murder

Question: When Karst Tates went on his wild car rampage targeting the Dutch Royal Family in 2009, how many lives were tragically lost along the way?

Answer: 6

Question: Step into a real-life mystery: Whose alleged assassin was exhumed in October 1981 to confirm a chilling identity?

Answer: Lee Harvey Oswald

Question: Picture a fiery twist from history: In 1789, Christian Murphy became Britain’s last person burned at the stake. What crafty crime earned her that fate?

Answer: Forging coins

Question: In a scene that reads like a political thriller, which country’s Prime Minister was fatally shot in 1986 while simply walking from the theater?

Answer: Sweden

Question: Solve this historical riddle: What unconventional charge got the Tolpuddle Martyrs convicted, sparking a legacy of rebellion?

Answer: Taking an illegal oath

Question: Ready for an international twist? Where is the nerve center of global police work—Interpol’s current headquarters—located?

Answer: France

Question: Flashback to a royal suspense saga: In 1973, which member of the royal family narrowly escaped a daring kidnap attempt in the Mall?

Answer: Princess Anne

Question: Travel back to the roaring '20s: In which city did the infamous Al Capone lay the foundation of his notorious criminal empire?

Answer: Chicago

Question: Closing our historical journey with a wartime twist: At the end of WWII, on what serious charge was the propagandist Lord Haw Haw tried?

Answer: Treason

Question: Which rock legend swapped the stage for prison bars in his memoir "Inside Information," sharing his wild Pentonville tales?

Answer: Hugh Cornwell

Question: After a dramatic 2008 Crimewatch call, just how far back did Paul Hutchinson's murder mystery reach?

Answer: 25

Question: Before the chilling nickname "Jack the Ripper" took hold, what was this mass murderer known as?

Answer: Whitechapel Murderer

Question: What surname did the former spy, Alexander, carry before his mysterious London end in late 2006?

Answer: Litvinenko

Question: Which profession—seemingly devoted to healing—became a dark legacy for Harold Shipman, convicted of 15 but suspected of around 250 murders?

Answer: Doctor

Question: In a plot twist straight out of a soap opera, which charges was Emmerdale star Lewis Linford cleared of in August 2009?

Answer: Sexual assault

Question: On the UK crime scene, what percentage of offenders are men? (Hint: It's a high-scoring stat!)

Answer: 80

Question: Which notorious '70s duo, bursting with rebellious energy, went down in history under an infamous name?

Answer: Baader-Meinhof

Question: Which outlaw, rocking a homemade metal helmet like a true rebel, became a symbol of defiance?

Answer: Ned Kelly

Question: In the 2009 flick "Public Enemies," which real-life criminal did Johnny Depp famously bring to life on the big screen?

Answer: John Dillinger

Question: In 2009, a wild crew of 11 members from the infamous Gooch Gang were finally brought down. Which gritty northern city was their stomping ground?

Answer: Manchester

Question: In a trial that felt straight out of a high-stakes political thriller, Radovan Karadzic faced justice in 2008. Which international city played host to this landmark tribunal?

Answer: The Hague

Question: Which serial killer spun a tale so bizarre it sounded like a horror flick—claiming a demon possessing his neighbor’s dog ordered him to kill?

Answer: David Berkowitz

Question: When a controversial cartoon sparked fury, which extremist group claimed responsibility for bombing the Danish Embassy in Pakistan?

Answer: Al-Qaeda

Question: In March 2009, a 17-year-old's tragic act of violence shook a community. In which country did this devastating school shooting occur?

Answer: Germany

Question: In recent years, a modern-day pirate saga has unfolded off Somalia's coast. Which swashbuckling criminal activity has been on the rise?

Answer: Piracy

Question: In 2009, a former Olympic hero traded gold medals for courtroom drama—who was sentenced to 4 years for fraud and money laundering?

Answer: Tim Montgomery

Question: Picture a hidden, chilling tale: Which woman's name is etched in history after being held captive in a secret Austrian basement for 24 long years?

Answer: Elisabeth

Question: In one of the most infamous scandals of the 20th century, which bombshell story ties Bernard Barker and Frank Sturgis to a major political upheaval?

Answer: Watergate scandal

Question: Blending Hollywood drama with real-life headlines, whose name made the news in 2008 when the son of Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett faced drug charges?

Answer: Redmond O'Neal

Question: Which notorious murderer became history’s first catch thanks to ship-to-shore telegraph—a real-life detective breakthrough?

Answer: Dr Crippen

Question: Which English legal heavyweight holds the dubious title of being the most sued man in the country?

Answer: Ian Hislop

Question: In 1943, which Hollywood heartthrob faced shocking rape charges—only to be acquitted in a courtroom drama fit for the silver screen?

Answer: Errol Flynn

Question: Who caused a stir in Miami back in 1969 by allegedly exposing himself on stage, blending rock 'n' roll rebellion with scandal?

Answer: Jim Morrison

Question: Which cultish serial killer led a commune infamously known as "The Family," blurring the lines between madness and mayhem?

Answer: Charles Manson