True Heist

Atop the hierarchy of Australian bushrangers sits Ned Kelly–the ultimate outlaw–and just below him, the tragic figure of Ben Hall, who joined a gang led by a man whose name today is less well known, but in his time was much more famous than any other: Frank Gardiner. Mastermind of the largest gold robbery in Australia’s history, Gardiner led an extraordinary life, the full telling of which is long overdue. In a tough country and among a group of tough men, Gardiner was the toughest of them all.

"Crooks And Spies I’ve Known" is a riveting autobiography by Keith Laws, a four-time successful escapee who spent an astounding 15 years on the run in Europe. Laws shares his firsthand experiences, having rubbed shoulders with notorious figures such as mobsters, bank robbers, and traitorous spies, including infamous names like John Walker, Aldridge Ames, and his surprising CIA acquaintance, Edwin Wilson.

The Hatton Garden Heist captured the public's imagination more than any other crime since The Great Train Robbery. It was supposed to make a fortune for a team of old-time professional criminals. Their last hurrah. A final lucrative job that would send the old codgers off on happy retirements to the badlands of Spain and beyond. It seemed to be the stuff of legends.

Finders Keepers is the remarkable true tale of an ordinary man faced with an extraordinary dilemma - what do you do when you find $1.2 million in unmarked bills? - and the fascinating reactions - from complicity to concern to betrayal - of the friends, family, and neighbors to whom he turns. From Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down.

Tra il 1887 e il 1960 il Brasile accoglie oltre un milione e mezzo di italiani. Uno di loro è Gino Amleto Meneghetti, che arriva da Pisa con una carriera già avviata: ladro professionista. Sbarcato nel 1913, l'anno seguente sconta già la prima condanna e, colpo dopo colpo, Gino diventa il nemico pubblico numero 1 della polizia di San Paolo.

Drogenschmuggel, Menschenhandel und brutaler Mord – wahre Kriminalfälle. Selbst einem Strafverteidiger kann das Blut in den Adern gefrieren, wenn grausame Taten verhandelt werden und, mehr noch, die erschütternden Schicksale der Opfer ans Licht kommen. Was sich im Gerichtssaal abspielt, ist - bestenfalls - das verdiente Ende der Täter. Strafverteidiger Bernd Hesse kennt und erzählt die Geschichten von ihrem Ausgangspunkt an und in allen Verästelungen, wahre Kriminalfälle aus dem Bereich der "Organisierten Kriminalität", Mädchenhandel, Drogenschmuggel; Taten auch, die aus tragischen Verwicklungen "ganz normaler Bürger" resultierten.

"En augustimorgon år 1911 smyger en man osedd ut genom en bakdörr på konstmuseet Louvren i Paris. Tätt intill kroppen bär han en tavla, väl dold under kläderna. Mannen har stulit Mona Lisa, och snart är damen med det gåtfulla leendet världens mest eftersökta person." I "Miljonkupp och rån" skildras några av historiens mest spektakulära, och ibland uppfinningsrika, rån. Som rånet då elva mön iklädda Halloweenmasker kom undan med det största bytet i USAs historia, eller när en man utklädd till tomte rånar en bank den 23 december.

More than 200 stories of killers, con artists, master thieves, and brazen kidnappers—and strong survivors, detectives, forensic breakthroughs, and legal minds on all sides of the action. In other words, a mini-encyclopedia perfect for newcomers and hard-core crime fans alike. Here are the big names—Bundy, Manson, Berkowitz, Borden, and the Black Dahlia. The lingering mysteries—like JonBenet Ramsey and Natalie Wood. The disturbing puzzle of the Zodiac Killer. The true story behind the most lurid headline ever: “Headless Body in the Topless Bar.” And more.

Tidligt om morgenen den 10. august 2008 kørte en gummiged ind i Dansk Værdihåndterings central i Brøndby. Gerningsmændene slap afsted med omkring 70 millioner kr. Røveriet var ekstremt professionelt planlagt. Røverne var bevæbnet med automatvåben og bar skudsikre veste, de havde spredt partisansøm på vejene omkring gerningsstedet og placeret 11 brændende lastbiler, som blokerede for politiet.

RØVERIET MOD DANSK VÆRDIHÅNDTERING I GLOSTRUP er en del af serien DANMARKS STØRSTE KRIMINALSAGER, der opruller de allerstørste og mest fascinerende sager i nyere dansk kriminalhistorie.

En novemberdag i 2000 gennemfører pengetransportchaufføren Andrew Johannisson det største pengerøveri i Danmark nogensinde. Han lænker sin kollega til rattet og stikker af med 42 millioner kr. i en varevogn. Dagen efter røveriet anholder politet Andrew Johannison, og de går ud fra, at sagen er opklaret. Men det er den langt fra. Andrew har nemlig ikke været alene om røveriet, pengene er forsvundet, og en af Andrew Johannissons bekendte bliver taget som gidsel. Efterhånden får politiet trevlet netværket op i en sag, som fører dem helt til Thailand.

Sensommaren 1994 plågades Köpenhamn och Fredriksberg av en våldsam rånare, som angrep ensamma expediter och hotade dem med kniv. De många rånen utlöste en av Köpenhamnspolisens mest personalkrävande aktioner. Och när knivrånaren slutligen greps, avslöjades ett samband med ett mystiskt, ouppklarat mord på en 31-årig konstnär i Martofte på Fyn. Det visade sig att samme gärningsman låg bakom samtliga brott.

"- Kommer polisen, så skjuter vi er först!" Natten efter annandag påsk 2003 rånas Securitas värdetransportbil och Sparbanken Tanums kontor i Grebbestad av fem maskerade rånare. Rånarna är beväpnade med AK4, jaktgevär, avsågat hagelgevär och pistoler. De har även med sig sprängämnen för att kunna spränga sig in i värdetransportbilen om väktarna inte kunnat öppna den. Rånet är brutalt och mycket välplanerat, och väktarna ställs inför en utmaning de sent kommer glömma. I Nordisk kriminalkrönika berättar poliser själva om sina mest uppmärksammade, omskakande, och svåra fall.

Ever been fascinated by the complex world of serial killers? It's so complex but also simple if you really think about it. Right? Want to get a deeper insight like, "What makes someone turn to cannibalism?" or "How do experts dissect a crime scene?" Well, "Serial Killer Trivia" will satisfy all those burning curiosities. And the ones you didn't know existed!

Detta är endast Rambergs första brott, men knappast det mest uppseendeväckande. Denna gentlemannatjuv såg stölderna han begick som en lek, eller ett stort äventyr. Han kontaktade även media anonymt, för att de skulle öka bevakningen av den mystiske rånaren som polisen jagade utan framgång. Här berättas det om Rambergs stöldturné, och misstagen som tillslut fick polisen att få upp ögonen för honom. I Nordisk kriminalkrönika berättar poliser själva om sina mest uppmärksammade, omskakande, och svåra fall.

April 28, 2015, West Baltimore, Maryland: ground zero in America's Opiate Wars. In this crime-plagued section of the city, the death of Freddie Gray has triggered the worst domestic rioting since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and created a terrifying new breed of criminal entrepreneur.

New York City, 1972: Bobby Comfort and Sammy "the Arab" Nalo were highly skilled jewel thieves who specialized in robbing luxury Manhattan hotels. (They once robbed Sophia Loren's suite, relieving the Italian actress of over $1 million in gems.) With the blessing of the Lucchese crime family, their next plot targeted the posh Pierre Hotel - host to kings and queens, presidents and aldermen, and the wealthiest of the wealthy.

Growing up, Michael wanted nothing more than to follow in his dad’s footsteps and join the family business. Aged 18, he did just that and entered into the glamourous, dangerous world of organised crime. Michael’s father, a career criminal and contemporary of the infamous Krays, was a wayward role model. Soon, Michael’s criminal activities were funding a reckless lifestyle of drugs, sex, and violence.

La Banda Battestini, così chiamata per il cognome di due fratelli che ne facevano parte, è stata una banda criminale pescarese, attiva dalla fine degli anni 70 all'inizio degli anni 80 e protagonista di una serie di rapine. Ne facevano parte i fratelli Rolando e Pasquale, Italo Ceci (freddato poi nel 2012 a Pescara), Massimo Ballone, Raimondo Coletta e altri.

What do Wyatt Earp, Belle Gunness, Big Foot the Renegade, Billy the Kid, Dr. H.H. Holmes, and The Black Hand have in common? They were all subjects of true crime newspaper reporting in the 1800s. Now their stories and that of many others are brought together in their original form in this compilation by New York Times best-selling author Mike Rothmiller. These classic works of journalism resurrect astonishing stories that will take the listener back to when these horrific tales mesmerized a nation.

He was a cunning Berkeley Law grad who lost his job and hatched a con. Then he got rich and ran fast on an outlandish Adderall-fueled rush of stolen cash, multiple identities, and a euphoric fantasy of success. A Ponzi scheme was exposed, and a prominent Manhattan hedge fund imploded. Enterprising intern and financial wizard-in-training Gerti Muho saw it as an opportunity. He had insider knowledge and a knack for fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft. His steady supply of falsified prescriptions helped. Muho was on a luxury high. His luck seemed bottomless.