Ep 47. The Art of the Steal/The Folsom Felon

In the American Greed season 5 episode 47, titled "The Art of the Steal/The Folsom Felon," the show dives into the stories of two different types of thieves who attempted to swindle their way into large amounts of money.

The first story featured in the episode is that of Barry Hunt, a man who claimed to be an art dealer and made a career out of selling fake paintings. Hunt was known for his charismatic personality and his ability to convince wealthy investors to purchase pieces of art for high prices. However, the paintings he was selling were actually cheap reproductions that he had learned to replicate on his own.

The episode explores how Hunt's scam eventually came crashing down and how the authorities were finally able to catch him. Throughout the story, the show speaks to both Hunt's victims and the investigators who worked tirelessly to bring him to justice.

The second story featured is that of Tim Dale Jackson, known as the Folsom Felon, who specialized in bank robbery. Jackson had been arrested and sentenced to prison multiple times for his crimes, but he continued to commit robberies after being released. The episode explores how Jackson was finally caught and brought to justice for his crimes.

Throughout both of these stories, American Greed offers insight into the psychology of these criminals and highlights the impact that their actions had on their victims. The show also highlights the perseverance of those who worked to bring these criminals to justice and sends a warning to viewers to be careful and vigilant when it comes to their money and investments.