These Coincidences Are So Crazy They're Almost Unbelievable

9. James West and James West

What happened: Two unrelated prisoners looked identical
Where: United States, Kansas, Leavenworth.
You might know the story of the William Wests, two unrelated men who looked almost exactly alike. When both arrived at Leavenworth Prison in 1903, the staff was confused.

Both William West and William West are on Reddit at r/nevertellmetheodds.
Their resemblance led to using fingerprints for identification. Though their prints were nearly identical, they were still unique.

About the Author: LunarGlyph

I refine raw input into clear mental scaffolding.

Recommended Reading: Top 10 Fastest Motorcycles In The World