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Chapters & Sections (76)
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0:00
Instructions for Museum Security
0:31
Interview with Stephen Kirkjen and Matt Cox
1:01
Background on the Gardner Museum Heist
2:02
Investigative Reporting Experience
3:41
The Importance of the Gardner Museum Heist to Boston History
4:46
The Museum's Initial Purpose and Mandates
5:17
Museum Location and Collection
5:47
Inspiring Art Appreciation in Bostonians
6:50
Mrs. Gardner's Will and the Museum's Future
7:21
The Museum's Decline and Neglect
8:23
Security Concerns and the Theft of Artwork
9:23
Background on the Museum Staff
11:26
The Night of March 18, 1990
11:59
The Theft and the Thieves' Plan
13:31
Initial Encounter with Suspicious Individuals
14:02
Investigation and Denial of Disturbance
15:04
Presentation of Police Credentials and Suspicion
16:06
Confrontation and Request to Step Away from Desk
17:40
Mistaken Identity and Arrest
18:41
Handcuffs and Frisking
19:42
Theft and Wreaking Havoc
20:12
Value of Stolen Artwork
21:15
Rembrandt and Vermeer Paintings
21:46
Mystery of the Theft
22:20
Museum Security and Equipment
23:51
The Theft and Attempted Theft of Artwork
24:22
Details of the Stolen Items
26:27
FBI Investigation and Reward Offer
26:58
Description of the Theft and its Impact
27:29
The Targeted Art Pieces
27:59
Motivations Behind the Theft
28:31
The Connection to Boston Crime
32:12
Anthony Amore's Involvement and Belief in Bobby Donati's Responsibility
33:14
Bobby Donati's Involvement and Possible Motives
34:48
New Information and Leads in the Case
35:18
The Mystery of Bobby Donati's Death and Potential Connection to the Theft
36:52
Art as a Reflection of Society's Progress
37:24
Boston's Resilience and Growth
38:57
Restoring the Stolen Artwork
41:34
The Story of Boston's Last Best Secret and the Gardner Museum Heist
42:35
The Ice Bucket Challenge and ALS Research
44:09
Inspiring Change in Boston through Social Media
45:11
The Responsibility of the Citizenry to Solve the Mystery
46:15
Interview with Bobby Luigi Louise and a Possible Lead on the Paintings' Location
46:46
Bank Robberies and Drug Trafficking
47:18
Gardner Museum Heist and Artwork Fencing
48:18
Guaranteed's Death and FBI Investigation
49:20
Bobby Gentile's Involvement and Search Warrant
51:26
Gentile's Denial and Request for Payment
52:29
Offer to Split Book Proceeds
53:34
Gentile's Denial and Refusal to Cooperate
55:08
Confrontation with Gentile's Lawyer
1:00:18
Investigative Options and Boston's Role
1:00:48
Recovery of the Greatest Artwork and Museum's Responsibility
1:01:20
Detailing the Story and Google Resources
1:02:24
Restoration and Recovery of the Paintings
1:04:00
Personal Experience and Documentary Recommendations