My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark 399 - A Jack Ruby Type
Oct 19, 2023
Notorious jewel thief, Doris Payne, is the guest. They discuss her rise as a jewel thief, her methods, motivations, and ability to evade authorities. The hosts also share a humorous story about their memorable experience at an Everclear concert.
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The Formative Incident
- At 13, Doris Payne had a formative experience with a shopkeeper's prejudice.
- This led her to "go to war with jewelry salesman."
The First Heist
- To help a coworker, Doris Payne devised an elaborate plan to steal rings.
- This success led her to quit her job and pursue thievery full-time.
Blending In
- Doris Payne honed her technique by studying wealthy women in magazines.
- She used this knowledge to blend into high-end stores.