‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Tonight—Shocking Plot Twist Reveals Fugitive’s Secret Ties to the Team

The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list has entered the spotlight again after two high-profile developments this month, underscoring the bureau’s push to enlist the public in tracking down elusive suspects. A true-crime TV executive accused of multimillion-dollar loan fraud On December 5, agents added Mary Carole McDonnell, 73, to the Ten Most Wanted roster. Prosecutors say the former CEO of Burbank-based Bellum Entertainment convinced lenders she was an aviation heiress, securing at least $15 million in fraudulent loans. Investigators believe she fled to Dubai after a 2018 indictment; the FBI is offering up to $250,000 for tips that lead to her arrest. Reward hike for Canadian ex-Olympian turned alleged drug kingpin Just weeks earlier, officials tripled the bounty on Ryan James Wedding—an Olympic snowboarder accused of moving 60 metric tons of cocaine annually from Colombia to North America—to an unprecedented $15 million. U.S. and Canadian authorities describe Wedding, 44, as a violent trafficker who ordered the January slaying of a potential witness in Medellín. Why the list matters in 2025 1. Crowdsourced intelligence: Since 1950, 93% of fugitives captured from the Ten Most Wanted list were caught with civilian help, making public awareness a force multiplier. 2. Higher stakes, faster captures: In today’s social-media era, viral sharing of posters, surveillance images and reward offers accelerates tip flow and shortens manhunts. 3. Global reach: Recent fugitives are increasingly believed to be hiding abroad, prompting the FBI to coordinate with INTERPOL, the State Department and foreign police. How you can help • Visit fbi.gov/wanted for photos, physical descriptions and caution notices. • Submit anonymous tips online or call 1-800-CALL-FBI. • Share official bulletins on social platforms to widen the net. The bigger picture Beyond McDonnell and Wedding, the current Ten Most Wanted list includes suspects wanted for murder, organized crime, child exploitation and extremist violence. The bureau refreshes the lineup whenever a fugitive is captured or circumstances warrant a new addition—so a single tip can literally rewrite the list overnight. What’s next With holiday travel and large crowds in December, authorities expect a spike in public sightings. Digital billboards are already running in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Toronto and Mexico City, while the FBI’s mobile app has pushed real-time alerts to more than one million users. Officials stress that anyone who spots McDonnell, Wedding or another wanted individual should not approach them but instead note distinguishing features, vehicles or companions before contacting law enforcement. Bottom line Whether motivated by civic duty or record-breaking rewards, citizen involvement remains the most potent tool in bringing the FBI’s most sought-after fugitives to justice.