Citation Needed Collar Bomb Heist
Nov 26, 2025
In a gripping tale, a pizza delivery man becomes a suspect in a bizarre bank robbery tied to an explosive collar. As police respond, the bomb detonates, leading to a complex investigation filled with scavenger hunt clues and suspicious characters. The case uncovers a tangled web involving a freezer murder and potential masterminds. The courtroom drama unfolds, revealing shocking testimonies and alternative theories about the true orchestrator. Unanswered questions linger in the chilling aftermath of this infamous heist.
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Bomb As Theatrical Trap
- The collar bomb heist combined a simple bank robbery with a terrifying, theatrical device that ensured attention and confusion.
- Investigators found the homemade explosive collar and a frantic scavenger-hunt note that framed the crime as both cipher and execution.
Complex Device, Simple Purpose
- The bomb was a complex DIY device mixing genuine explosive components and decoy elements to foil disarming attempts.
- Notes, timers, and false wiring created a puzzle intended to manipulate both the hostage and investigators.
Suspicious Pizza Delivery
- Brian Wells accepted a delivery to a remote TV transmission tower and was later found there with evidence he had been at the site.
- The dirt road to the tower and nearby yard later tied to suspect Bill Rothstein during the investigation.
