On March 18, 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers pulled off the largest art heist in American history at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. In just 81 minutes, they stole 13 masterpieces worth over $500 million, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. The paintings have never been recovered, and the empty frames still hang on the museum walls – a haunting reminder of the unsolved crime. Join us as we unravel this fascinating case, explore the investigation's many twists and turns, and examine why, even with a $10 million reward, these priceless masterpieces remain missing 33 years later. From the suspicious behavior of the night guard to potential mob connections and international art smuggling rings, this episode dives deep into one of art history's greatest mysteries.
Duration: 15 minutes
Content Warning: None
Category: Art Crime/Museum Heist
