Episode 33 - Robert Smalls + The Skylight Caper Artwork

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The podcast where two true crime nerds laugh their way through tales of underhanded dealings, amoral acts, and unsavoury characters where all of the victims stay alive to tell their tale.Join Adam (he/him) and Bec (they/them) each episode as they explore stories where no one needs to determine a cause of death. With zero expertise or insider knowledge these two pals who grew up too scared to break any rules for themselves are now anxious adults with a deep obsession for the twisted and weird but who need a break from actual murder.

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Episode 33 - Robert Smalls + The Skylight Caper

May 03, 2023 • Unscrupulous

First Adam (he/him) tells us the (at first) horrifying story of Robert Smalls, born into slavery. But don't worry - it gets so much better. Listen along to hear about when Robert commandeers a boat in an effort to free himself and his family. Robert is not only a badass, but possibly the most gracious person we've ever covered.

Next Bec (they/them) returns us to the Swingin' 60s to teach us all about the 1972 Montreal Art Heist. The largest art theft in Canadian history? Never been solved? Dreams. Taking place in the middle of a tense time for the city and the world, three men somewhat successfully relieve the gallery of some very valuable pieces. And it turns out they were real chatty afterwards, so how have they never been caught?

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