In May 1991, a bank robber walked into a bank in Irving, Texas, and without speaking handed the teller a note that read, “This is a bank robbery. Give me your money. No marked bills or dye packs.” Witnesses reported that the robber was wearing a cowboy hat and a brown leather jacket. And then it happened again. And again. But when FBI agents finally got a lead, they discovered that the robber wasn’t who they expected at all…

This week, Snap proudly presents, Criminal, from PRX’s Radiotopia!

This award-winning podcast, hosted by Phoebe Judge, was one of the first, if not the first, true-crime podcast. They tell incredible stories of people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle.

They’ve got 165 stories like this one just waiting for you -- each one more surprising than the next! Listen to Criminal wherever you get your podcasts and to learn more, visit their site.

Artwork by: Julienne Alexander

Music:

• “Highride Chrome” by Blue Dot Sessions
• “Cat’s Eye” by Blue Dot Sessions
• “Desmontes” by Blue Dot Sessions
• “Soothe” by Blue Dot Sessions
• “Highway 430” by Blue Dot Sessions
• “Inamorata” by Blue Dot Sessions
• “Lobo Lobo” by Blue Dot Sessions
• “Night Light” by Blue Dot Sessions
• “Gentle Son” by Blue Dot Sessions

Season 12 - Episode 23 - Snap Spotlight

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