Stuff You Should Know Selects: The Collar Bomb Heist
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Feb 15, 2025 Dive into the twisted tale of a collar bomb heist that keeps unraveling! Discover the bizarre story of Brian Wells, a pizza delivery driver caught in a surreal bank robbery. Uncover the chilling elements of coercion and tragedy as he wears a bomb under duress. Follow the chaotic scavenger hunt essential to the investigation, leading to a web of clues and dark pasts. The trial of Marjorie Deal Armstrong brings even more intrigue, with psychological evaluations and convoluted motives tied to her father's inheritance. It’s a captivating tale filled with crime, mystery, and unexpected turns!
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The Bomb Detonation
- Police found Wells near his Geo Metro shortly after the robbery.
- He claimed to be a victim, forced by a group of black men to rob the bank, but the bomb detonated, killing him.
The Bomb and Scavenger Hunt
- The bomb was homemade but sophisticated, containing multiple timers and decoy wires.
- Notes found in Wells' car outlined a scavenger hunt with clues to disarm the bomb.
The Reporter's Investigation
- A reporter investigated the pizza delivery location and interviewed Bill Rothstein, who lived nearby.
- Rothstein, a handyman, allowed the reporter to look around his property, but no significant clues were found.