Behind the Bastards Behind the Bastards Presents: Weird Little Guys
Dec 15, 2024
Dive into the chaotic life of Frank Sweeney, a con artist with ties to the American Nazi Party, whose deceptions ranged from bizarre claims of military service to a botched bank robbery. Discover his tumultuous years behind bars, marked by connections to organized crime and a notorious prison escape. The chilling tale of a family's harassment through disturbing postcards reveals the dark side of obsession. Explore quirky characters and eccentricities in culture that remind us to embrace the oddities of life.
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Forged Passports And Deportation From Rhodesia
- While in the Rhodesian Light Infantry Frank stabbed a fellow soldier and attempted to manufacture a pretext to be deported by mailing an anonymous letter.
- Rhodesian authorities ultimately deported him after finding forged passports and other suspicious items.
Misdirection During The Boyce Manhunt
- In federal prison Frank befriended Christopher Boyce, a convicted spy, and later planted false international leads while Boyce was on the run.
- Frank mailed misleading letters from South Africa and elsewhere to divert investigators away from Boyce's Idaho hideout.
Testifying Against A Serial Killer
- While in prison Frank testified that Joseph Paul Franklin confessed to shooting Vernon Jordan, becoming a key jailhouse informant.
- He claimed he'd inherited money and sought witness protection rather than payment for testimony.