Serial Bank Robber Reveals How He Robbed 10 Banks | Matt Cox True Crime Podcast

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Chapters & Sections (136)

0:08 Introduction to Robert Batman Edwards chapter 2
0:08 Background on Bank Robberies and Interview with Robert Batman Edwards
0:30 Mutual Friend and Nickname 'Batman'
1:03 Early Life and Career of Robert Batman Edwards chapter 2
1:03 Early Life in Ohio, Education, and Work Experience
2:05 Job Disatisfaction and Unemployment
3:06 Cousin's illegal activities and introduction to cocaine chapter 1
3:06 Smuggling and Working with Father at Ed Morris Cadillac
7:46 Planning and Preparation chapter 5
7:46 Choosing the Right Cars
8:16 Creating an Illusion and Getting to the Second Car
9:20 Finalizing Plans and Gathering Equipment
10:21 The Guy Who Couldn't Rob the Bank
11:22 Getting Ready to Leave and Dropping Off the White Guy
11:53 Arrival at Bank, Initial Observations chapter 1
11:53 Initial Observations of Bank Entrance
12:23 Approach and Entry into Bank chapter 1
12:23 Discussion with Dana and Approach to Bank
13:24 Robbery and Escape chapter 2
13:24 Entry into Bank, Robbery, and Escape
14:27 Post-Robbery Discussion and Departure
15:31 Initial Bank Robbery Experience chapter 4
15:31 Meeting Up with an Acquaintance and Planning the Heist
16:02 Paying Off the Guy Who Picked Him Up and Discussing Expectations
16:34 Reflections on the First Bank Robbery and Lessons Learned
19:12 Second Bank Robbery Experience in the Bayshore Area
19:43 Planning and Preparation chapter 5
19:43 Finding a Way In and Out of the Bank
20:14 Getting Help with Car Theft
21:19 Avoiding Detection by Police
22:20 Robbing the Bank
23:23 The Dye Pack and Escape
23:53 Car Incident and Aftermath chapter 5
23:53 Description of Car Incident and Tear Gas Exposure
24:24 Escaping the Scene and Moving to a New Car
24:57 Counting and Separating the Money
25:28 Sharing the Money with Dana
26:01 Discussing the Money and Future Plans
27:34 Aunt's Work at Clorox and Stain Remover chapter 2
27:34 Aunt's Work at Clorox and Stain Remover
28:05 Getting Bleach from Aunt
28:36 Using Bleach to Clean Money chapter 3
28:36 Using Bleach to Clean Money
29:38 Cleaning and Separating Money
30:08 Drying and Taping Cleaned Money
31:12 Using Money Orders for Rent chapter 4
31:12 Finding a Store with Money Orders
31:42 Using the Oriental Store's Money Order
32:12 Problem with Stopped Payment on Money Order
33:14 Getting More Guys to Help with Robbery
34:47 Planning a Heist chapter 4
34:47 Finding a Location for Coin Exchange
35:18 Planning the Getaway Route
36:20 Scouting the Bank's Layout
37:21 Arriving at the Bank and Parking
38:21 Bank Robbery and Escape chapter 3
38:21 Initial Entry and Money Grab
39:53 Counting the Dye Pack
40:53 Aftermath and Escape
42:00 Arrival and Initial Plan chapter 3
42:00 Changing Vehicles and Disguise
42:32 Initial Bank Heist and Planning
43:34 Post-Heist Reflections
44:36 Bank Heist and Escape chapter 1
44:36 Planning and Execution of Next Heist
45:39 Planning and Execution of Bank Robbery chapter 6
45:39 Initial Planning and Reconnaissance
46:11 Choosing the Right Bank
46:42 Executing the Heist
47:12 The College Kids' Support and Focus
47:44 Post-Heist and Splitting the Take
48:15 Reflection on Partnerships and Future Opportunities
49:46 Girlfriend's Friend in Need, Bank Robbery Plan chapter 4
49:46 Girlfriend's Friend in Need, Bank Robbery Plan
50:18 Hit-and-Run Incident and Cop Involvement
50:52 Bank Robbery Plan, Using Girlfriend's Car
51:55 Hiding the Stolen Car and Getting Screwed Up
54:01 Investigation and Discovery chapter 3
54:01 Initial Investigation and Findings
54:32 Robbery and Pawn Shop Involvement
56:06 Swat Team Connection and Trouble
57:08 Confrontation and Revelation chapter 1
57:08 Birthday Plans and Pawn Shop Visit
57:38 Visit to the Pawn Shop chapter 4
57:38 Arrival and Browsing
58:09 Confrontation with the White Guy
58:41 Buying a Bracelet and Leaving
59:11 FBI Surveillance and Fishing Trip Plans
1:01:13 Arrival at Apartment and Encounter with Squat Team chapter 2
1:01:13 Arrival at Apartment and Initial Encounter with Squat Team
1:02:14 Identification and Handcuffing by Squat Team
1:02:46 Handcuffing, Identification, and Transportation to FBI Office chapter 2
1:02:46 Conversation with Sergeant Mclemire and Transportation to FBI Office
1:04:18 Additional Information about Federal Processing and Booking
1:04:49 Initial Arrest and Confusion chapter 4
1:04:49 Booking and Uncertainty
1:05:19 Meeting with Lawyer and Charges
1:05:50 Proffer Agreement and Jail Life
1:06:20 Old Man's Advice on Proper Agreement
1:08:23 Discussion about FBI Interaction chapter 3
1:08:23 Initial Contact with FBI and State Prosecutor
1:09:24 Proffer Agreement and Terms
1:10:57 FBI Visit to Chapel for Discussion
1:11:59 Arrival at the Chapel and Initial Interaction with FBI chapter 5
1:11:59 Initial Greeting and Small Talk with FBI Agent
1:12:29 FBI Agent's Curiosity and Fantasy about the Bank Robber
1:13:00 Discussion of FBI's Investigation and Curiosity about the Bank Robber
1:13:30 Bank Robber's Experience and Emotional State after the Heist
1:14:00 Discussion of FBI's Interest and Misconceptions about the Bank Robber
1:15:33 Personal Experiences with Bank Robbery chapter 4
1:15:33 Common Sense and Bank Robbery Planning
1:17:07 Prison Life and the Great Equalizer
1:17:39 Reading News and Staying Informed
1:18:10 Brother-in-Law's Connection to Bank Robbery
1:18:40 Armed Robbery Planning and Setup chapter 4
1:18:40 Identifying the Target Location and Route
1:19:10 Observing the Armored Car's Money Pickup Process
1:20:12 Waiting for the Messenger to Leave the Armored Car
1:21:46 Confronting and Shooting the Messenger
1:22:19 Armed Robbery Incident chapter 4
1:22:19 Initial Robbery Attempt and Chaos
1:22:49 Chaos Escalates, Shots Fired
1:23:21 Escape and Pursuit
1:24:53 Aftermath, Arrest, and Reflection
1:25:54 Nightmare and Reflection chapter 3
1:26:24 Re-Entering the Dream
1:27:27 Injury and Reflection
1:27:58 Shrapnel Injury and Legal Concerns
1:29:32 Understanding Violent Habitual Offender Definition chapter 3
1:29:32 What is a Violent Habitual Offender?
1:30:03 Applying the Definition to the Speaker's Case
1:31:04 Challenging the PSI and Seeking Legal Help
1:33:10 Disappointment with Attorney and Finding a Solution chapter 3
1:33:10 Attorney's Failure and Finding a Solution
1:33:41 Reduced Sentence and Time Served
1:34:13 Prison Experience and Release

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