In this episode of Heists, Hustles, and Homicide, Steve takes you deep into the unbelievable true story of Victor Lustig - one of the most creative, charming, and dangerous con men in history.

We explore how a short, unassuming man from Hostinné turned himself into a globe-trotting illusionist of identity. From card-table secrets to aristocratic aliases, Lustig mastered human psychology long before the term “social engineering” existed.

Then comes his masterpiece: selling the Eiffel Tower. Not once, but twice.

In Paris, Lustig forged government documents, bribed hotel staff, impersonated a deputy director, and lured ambitious businessmen into believing the French government was scrapping its iconic monument. The sheer audacity of his plan still baffles historians.

But Lustig didn’t stop there. After leaving Europe, he ran one of the most successful counterfeiting operations in the U.S., tricked Al Capone without getting himself killed, and invented the legendary “Rumanian Money Box.”

Ultimately caught by the Secret Service thanks to a jealous mistress, Lustig landed in Alcatraz - where rumors swirled that he was plotting one last escape disguised as the prison chaplain.

This episode explores the twists, illusions, psychology, and sheer confidence of a man who understood one timeless truth:

People will always believe what they most want to hear.

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Think robbing a bank is bold? Try breaking into a cash depot guarded like Fort Knox. In this Wrap Sheet episode, Steve breaks down the jaw-dropping details of Britain’s biggest cash heist - the 2006 Securitas Depot Robbery. We’re talking fake cops, an insider gone rogue, and enough stolen cash to fill a football field.

Steve dives into how a crew of misfits pulled off the unthinkable, what went down behind the scenes, and how the whole plan eventually came crashing down - all with that signature witty, coffee-fueled banter that only The Wrap Sheet delivers.

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Welcome back, my little crime connoisseurs! In this jaw-dropping episode of Heists, Hustles, and Homicide, we’re diving into one of Britain’s boldest and most cinematic crimes — the Securitas Depot Robbery of 2006.

A gang dressed as cops. A kidnapped manager. A £53 million payday. And a trail of betrayal that unravels like a Guy Ritchie movie written by pure chaos. We’ll peel back the layers of planning, panic, and paranoia that turned a “perfect heist” into a domino-fall of rookie moves and police chases.

From fake police stops to inside men, burned cash, and one unforgettable night in Tonbridge, this episode has everything — tension, genius, greed, and a shocking aftermath that proves even the smartest crooks eventually trip over their own masks.

So grab your snacks, lock your vaults, and let’s crack open The Securitas Depot Robbery — Britain’s £53 Million Heist That Shocked the World

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In this Wrap Sheet breakdown, your favorite host Steve pulls the crime scene tape back on one of the most haunting unsolved murders in American history — The Black Dahlia.

You’ve heard the story: a young woman found brutally mutilated in a Los Angeles vacant lot in 1947. But you haven’t heard this version.

This episode dives deep into the forgotten details, the overlooked suspects, and the hidden corruption that might’ve buried the truth forever. From Robert “Red” Manley’s suspicious detours to Dr. George Hodel’s eerie confessions, Steve connects the dots between medical precision, surrealist art, and Hollywood rot — all while asking the questions no one else dares to.

Was the Black Dahlia’s murder a random act of evil, a ritualistic performance, or a carefully choreographed cover-up?

Get ready for sharp wit, twisted theories, and that signature Wrap Sheet energy you know and love — because sometimes, the truth isn’t buried… it’s disguised.

Plus: a sneak peek at next week’s heist — The Securitas Bank Depot Robbery, the biggest cash haul in British history. From body bags to money bags, we’re going global.

Los Angeles, 1947. A housewife takes a morning stroll and stumbles upon what she thinks is a mannequin—until she realizes it’s something far worse.

This week, Steve takes you deep into the haunting story of Elizabeth Short, better known as The Black Dahlia—a Hollywood dreamer who became a Hollywood nightmare.

From the grisly discovery in an empty lot to the mysterious envelope that taunted police, and the dark secrets hiding behind Tinseltown’s polished smile, this episode unpacks one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history.

We’ll explore the twisted theories, the botched investigation, the suspects who slipped through the cracks, and the eerie legacy that still lingers over Los Angeles.

It’s true crime meets film noir—the story that turned Hollywood’s golden glow into a cold, blue shadow.

Stay tuned until the end for a teaser about next week’s episode on The Securitas Bank Depot Heist—a real-life Italian Job pulled off in Great Britain with movie-level precision.

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When you think of million-dollar heists, you picture diamonds, art, or gold bars… not pancakes. But between 2011 and 2012, a crew of sticky-fingered masterminds pulled off one of the sweetest crimes in Canadian history — stealing over $30 million worth of pure Quebec maple syrup right out from under the nose of the syrup cartel.

Join Steve on this deliciously bizarre deep dive into The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist — a story of greed, rebellion, and breakfast gone rogue. From secret warehouses and siphoned barrels to courtroom showdowns and glowing syrup molecules (yes, really), this case proves that truth is often stranger — and stickier — than fiction.

Was it a crime of opportunity or a revolt against the syrup monopoly? Did the thieves deserve jail time or a medal for creativity? Grab your coffee and get ready to laugh, gasp, and maybe crave pancakes, because this is Heists, Hustles, and Homicide at its most Canadian.

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What happens when small-town secrets get weaponized? In this Wrap Sheet follow-up, Steve dives back into the Circleville Letters case—the bizarre saga of poison-pen notes that rocked a quiet Ohio town for decades. From Paul Freshour’s questionable conviction, to the unnerving detail that the letters kept coming even after he was behind bars, this episode unpacks the paranoia, the psychology, and the gossip-fueled chaos that turned neighbors into suspects. Steve shares his hot takes, lesser-known details, and theories about whether one person—or an entire community—was behind the most infamous letter-writing campaign in American crime history.

Grab your coffee, lock your mailbox, and buckle up—this is one Wrap Sheet you won’t forget.

And don’t miss the tease for next week’s episode: the sticky, multimillion-dollar Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.

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In this chilling episode of Heists, Hustles, and Homicide, Steve takes you inside the infamous Circleville Letters case. For nearly two decades, anonymous block-lettered notes spread paranoia across a small Ohio town—accusing, threatening, and exposing secrets that shattered families. We’ll dig into the affair at the center of the storm, the suspicious death of Ron Gillispie, the terrifying booby trap, and the conviction of Paul Freshour. But even from behind bars, the letters kept coming. Was Freshour guilty, framed, or just one piece in a much bigger puzzle? Join us as we peel back the layers of one of America’s strangest unsolved mysteries.

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In this Wrap Sheet deep dive, Steve takes the Susan Powell story and rips away the last layer of lies. From the absurd midnight “camping trip” to the creep show diaries of Steven Powell, this episode puts the Powell family dysfunction under a microscope. Expect wit, sharp takes, and hard truths—but also reverence for Susan, Charlie, and Braden, who deserved so much better.

We’ll dig into:

• The infamous box fans blowing on a suspiciously wet couch
• Why fresh snow became nature’s lie detector
• The 807 unexplained miles that scream cover-up
• Steven Powell’s obsession and Michael’s shady car dump
• The tragedy of Charlie and Braden, and the catastrophic system failures that enabled Josh’s final act

And then—next week’s teaser: The Circleville Letters. Poison-pen notes, a booby-trapped gun, and a mystery that makes you wonder just how many hands were behind the curtain.

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Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse and the murder of children.

A mother vanishes into a Utah winter. A husband claims a midnight “camping” trip in a blizzard. A wet couch hums under box fans. An odometer quietly adds 807 miles. In this somber deep-dive, Steve walks you through the disappearance of Susan Powell, the widening circle of control around her, and the devastating murders that followed. We examine the red flags Susan documented, the timeline of December 2009, the rental-car miles, mineshaft rumors, the roles of Josh, Michael, and Steven Powell, the custody-court failures, and the aftermath—from the 2013 closure of the active investigation to the $98M negligence verdict and the 2022 mine search that returned only animal remains.

This isn’t a caper; it’s a vigil. We say Susan’s name, trace the evidence that exists, correct the record where it’s warranted, and hold space for what’s still unknown.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org.

Next week: We head to Ohio for The Circleville Letters—poison pens, small-town secrets, and a weapon made of words.

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