Much worse than being wanted dead or alive!
Justinian was forced to act when in 704 word reached that he was wanted dead or alive for a handsome reward.
In effect, (criminal) outlaws were criminals on the run who were "wanted dead or alive".
Bush received criticism for publicly using phrases like "bring it on" and "wanted dead or alive," both regarding terrorists.
Her name was Sheila, and she wanted that white man alive.
She looked as if she wanted to skin Blade alive with a very dull knife, then roll him in coarse salt.
But when all that is done, I want nobody-nothing-left alive in Yanquitlan.
They won't let the humans who're their allies destroy the people they want alive and useful.
His first album, "Wanted Dead or Alive," appeared in 1969 and was generally ignored.
