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Death Trap

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Sep 18, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Pizza Deliveryman Killed By Collar Bomb

  • Brian Wells, a pizza deliveryman, robbed a bank under a locked collar bomb and died when it exploded during a police standoff.
  • Investigators found scavenger-hunt notes and a shotgun-cane in his car, suggesting the robbery followed detailed instructions he was given.
INSIGHT

Scavenger Hunt Was A Death Trap

  • The scavenger-hunt notes required far more travel time than the 60-minute kitchen timer allowed, implying the device was never meant to be removed.
  • No keys were ever found at the staged locations, reinforcing the conclusion the plot intended Wells' death.
ADVICE

Handle Explosive Evidence With Extreme Caution

  • Preserve and X‑ray explosive evidence thoroughly before moving it to reduce risk and retain forensic value.
  • When a device threatens safety, pause and plan a controlled, documented removal to protect personnel and evidence.
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