The Family Jewel Heist: the Testicle Thieves of Chicago

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The Good Bootlegger: Roy Olmstead

Using the nooks and crannies of Puget Sound as cover, Roy Olmstead ran a massive bootlegging empire during Prohibition. He was nonviolent, creative, and a whole lotta fun. And on top of that, he managed to have a lasting impact on the US legal system. Not bad for a former cop. Se ...  Show more

You Get an "A" For Effort: Beautiful Plans, Become Ridiculous Crimes

Often times the crimers on this show come up with audacious plans for their capers, heists and cons. But far too often they forget the other half of the equation: how to get away with their crimes. That's the theme of this episode! It features a single mother who tries to dig a t ...  Show more

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