Malia Wallin

Malia Wallin, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, dives into the intriguing world of modern freight train heists. She shares astonishing stories of thieves, like Victor Llamas, whose euphoric joy in committing these crimes stands out. The discussion covers the surge in cargo thefts in Los Angeles, linking it to the rise of e-commerce and the vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Wallin highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement and the impact of these heists on logistics, revealing a hidden crime wave shaping our urban landscape.