Ep 8. Great Heists

In Evil Genius season 1 episode 8, Great Heists, the focus is on various heists carried out by criminals. The episode depicts how these criminals meticulously planned and executed heists to achieve their goals. The episode also highlights the impact these heists had on the society and law enforcement agencies.

One of the heists featured is the Brinks Armored Car Robbery that took place in Boston in 1950. The robbery saw a group of eleven men stealing $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in checks and money orders from the armored car. The episode explores the planning that went into the heist involving a fake roadblock, a fake police car, and a fake police officer. The episode also examines the aftermath of the heist which included a manhunt for the robbers that lasted for years.

Another heist featured is the Lufthansa Heist that took place in 1978. The heist took place at John F. Kennedy International Airport in which robbers stole $5 million in cash and $875,000 in jewelry from a Lufthansa cargo building. The episode highlights the meticulous planning that was involved in the heist and the fact that no one was ever convicted for the crime.

The episode also explores the heist carried out by the Sun Gym Gang in Miami, Florida that saw the gang kidnap a businessman and steal his fortune. The Sun Gym Gang is also believed to have been involved in the murder of several people. The episode delves into the psychology of the gang members and how they viewed themselves as modern-day Robin Hoods.

The episode also examines the heist carried out by the United California Bank Robbery gang in which the gang stole $30 million in cash and valuables. Afterwards, the gang fled to Mexico with their loot and in doing so, became the largest bank robbers in US history.

The final heist featured is the Banco Central Heist that took place in Brazil. The heist saw a gang dig a tunnel from a nearby rented property to gain access to the vaults of the central bank. The robbers stole 164 million Brazilian reais (approximately $71 million in US dollars) and disappeared without a trace. The episode explores how the gang carried out the heist with precision and technical expertise.

Throughout the episode, experts and law enforcement officials provide commentary on the heists and attempt to provide an insight into how these crimes were committed and what motivated the perpetrators. The episode also explores the impact these heists had on the society at large, including the effect on the banking industry and the law enforcement agencies tasked with investigating the crimes.

In conclusion, Evil Genius season 1 episode 8, Great Heists, examines various heists carried out by criminals and attempts to provide an insight into the planning and execution that went into these crimes. The episode also explores the impact these crimes had on the society and the law enforcement agencies tasked with investigating them.