Original Escapes (Original Heists) hosted by Wes Barker

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Tupac's aunt was a freedom fighter involved with the Black Panthers, and the Black Liberation Army. Who later broke her out of prison! Hear the incredible story of how Assata Shakur escaped and is still free and alive to this day.

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Parkhurst Prison in the UK is called The Rock – just like it’s American counterpart. It was on an island, and housed heinous criminals, many of whom commited serious crimes like murder, or had done time at other prisons. Including Matthews Williams and Keith Rose who would get together for their breakout role in this episode along Andy Roger.

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You may know Frank Abagnale from the movie Catch Me If You Can, or heard one of his many wild stories like pretending to be an airline pilot or doctor through the grapevine.

But he also escaped from prison. Or at least he claims to have. It's a great story, but it may be just that. A great story.

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Helicopters have been used in 43 escapes, and have a 71% success rate. Some have even done it more than once, and even during the pandemic!

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Yoshi Shiratori escaped prison four times! Using what ever he had, which wasn't much he could pick locks with wires, contort his body, and use miso soup like you've never seen before.

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In 1962 Brothers John and Clarence Anglin, along with Frank Morris attempted to escape Alcatraz. The unescapble prison. Using paper mache fake heads, and rafts made out of rain jackets.

But did they make it out?

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Wes Barker is back presenting tales of daring, courageous, and wild escapes.

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February 14th, 1929. 7 Northside Chicago gangsters were murdered by the order of Al Capone on the south side. Join Wes Barker in this bonus episode of Original Heists.

The biggest, and final heist of the season, Mt. Gox. In 2014, they were handling over 70% of all Bitcoin transactions, but they weren't secure, and had over 850,000 bitcoins go missing. Was it a horrible downfall, or the perfect crime?

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A trio of Canadians robbed over 140 banks, spending no more than 90 seconds in each one! They've been featured in movies, TV shows, and books. From Ottawa to San Diego, the Stopwatch Gang left their mark.

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