Stuff You Should Know Selects: The Collar Bomb Heist
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Feb 15, 2025 Dive into the twisted tale of a collar bomb heist that keeps unraveling! Discover the bizarre story of Brian Wells, a pizza delivery driver caught in a surreal bank robbery. Uncover the chilling elements of coercion and tragedy as he wears a bomb under duress. Follow the chaotic scavenger hunt essential to the investigation, leading to a web of clues and dark pasts. The trial of Marjorie Deal Armstrong brings even more intrigue, with psychological evaluations and convoluted motives tied to her father's inheritance. It’s a captivating tale filled with crime, mystery, and unexpected turns!
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The Pizza Delivery and Bank Entry
- Brian Wells, a pizza delivery driver, received a call for two pizzas shortly before his shift ended.
- Shortly after, he was seen entering a PNC bank with a strange device around his neck.
The Bank Robbery
- Wells entered the bank wearing a boxy device under his shirt and carrying a cane that was also a gun.
- He demanded $250,000, claiming to have a bomb, but left with only $8,702.
The Bomb Detonation
- Police found Wells near his Geo Metro shortly after the robbery.
- He claimed to be a victim, forced by a group of black men to rob the bank, but the bomb detonated, killing him.