EPISODE 20 IS BOSTON HEIST SEASON!
In 1950, a crew of masked men pulled off what was then the largest cash robbery in U.S. history — right in Boston’s North End. Dressed in Navy peacoats and Halloween masks, they stormed the Brink’s armored car depot and vanished into the night with nearly $3 million. No alarms. No witnesses. No fingerprints. It was called “the perfect crime” — until one slip-up cracked it wide open.
In this episode, the gang digs into the planning, execution, and dramatic unraveling of the infamous Brink’s Heist. Who were the men behind the masks? Was it really the mob pulling the strings? And how did one man known only as “Specs” ultimately doom the whole operation?
We’re breaking down the crime, the cover-up, and the final-hour arrests that made this case legendary — just as the statute of limitations was about to run out.
Contact Us:
Email: Thegang@weirderafterdark.com
Socials: Instagram/Facebook/Reddit @WeirderAfter Dark
Sources:
Edgar B. Herwick III, The Brink’s Heist: How A Guy Called “Specs” Spoiled The Perfect Crime, GBH News, January 22, 2016.
The Great Brink’s Robbery of 1950: Not Quite The Perfect Crime, New England Historical Society.
The Brink’s Job, FBI.gov – Official Case History from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Crime: The Big Payoff, TIME Magazine, January 23, 1956.
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Intentionally Disturbing
Join me on this podcast as I navigate the murky waters of human behavior, current events, and personal anecdotes through in-depth interviews with incredible people—all served with a generous helping of sarcasm and satire. After years as a forensic and clinical psychologist, I offer a unique interview style and a low tolerance for bullshit, quickly steering conversations toward depth and darkness. I honor the seriousness while also appreciating wit. I’m your guide through the twisted labyrinth of the human psyche, armed with dark humor and biting wit.