The Great Taxicab Robbery by James H Collins True Crime Audiobook
Channel: Fantastic Audiobooks
Date: 2024-02-04

*Note - the author describes the story in great (sometimes unnecessary) detail, potentially bordering on tedious*

In 1912, $25,000 was stolen during a bank transfer in New York City in broad daylight. In what may appear astonishing in today's world, the transfer occurred in a New York City taxicab. This factual account brings true crime of the early twentieth century to life. The various methods used by the detectives and police in their attempts to solve the mystery behind the robbery, and hopefully bring the thieves to justice, makes for great reading, particularly when one considers the fact that the accounts occurred over a century ago, and are quite authentic. Although the police now have higher technological advantages than was available over a century ago, the reader may find that many general techniques haven't changed all that much over the years. The characters involved with this true caper prove ingenious on both sides. 

Chapters:

00:00:00 Preface; Cast; Chapter 1
00:20:10 Chapter 2, part 1: How the Crime Was Handled by the Police - On the Trail
00:26:53 Chapter 2, part 2: The First Alarm; Montani is Examined
00:41:37 Chapter 2, part 3: The First Direct Clue; Montani Points Out 'King Dodo'; Discovery of Kinsman’s Trail
01:00:33 Chapter 2, part 4: 'Plant 21' Is Established; Montani Goes Free; What Developed on a Busy Tuesday; Annie Shows at 'Plant 21'
01:18:55 Chapter 2, part 5: The Trail Is Taken Up; Montani Quizzed Once More
01:31:59 Chapter 2, part 6: The 'Orange Growers' in Chicago; The Traps Are Sprung
01:46:07 Chapter 3, part 1: How the Crime was Handled by the Police - The Confessions
02:03:56 Chapter 3, part 2: Jess Confesses and Assists; More Money Recovered; The Fine Italian Hand; One of the Brigands Comes In
02:24:47 Final - A Word About the New York Police; Some Interesting Facts About the Police Department of the City of New York

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