Death Trap
- Sep 18, 2021
- 1:23:01
- Full Episode
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<p>When a pizza delivery man, Brian Wells, robs a bank while claiming he has a bomb locked around his neck, it turns into one of the strangest cases the FBI has ever encountered. Dennis Murphy has chosen this episode as one of his most memorable episodes.</p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
A pizza delivery man becomes a pawn in a deadly bank robbery scheme involving a bomb collar and a criminal conspiracy.
Key points
- The Bizarre Bank Heist. A pizza delivery guy turned bank robber claimed he had a bomb around his neck.
- A Family's Heartbreak. Brian's sister saw his last moments on live television, believing he was innocent.
- The Cruel Scavenger Hunt. Investigators discovered that the robbery instructions were a deadly trap.
- Surgical Decapitation Decision. The team faced a grim choice to safely remove a bomb collar from a victim's body.
- Marjorie Deal Armstrong's Infamy. Marjorie is revealed as a notorious figure with a dark history.
- Rothstein's Confession. Bill Rothstein reveals chilling details about his involvement in a murder.
Episode highlights
- The Bizarre Bank HeistA pizza delivery guy turned bank robber claimed he had a bomb around his neck.“A pizza delivery guy robbing a bank, claiming he had a ticking time bomb locked around his neck.”1:34Sep 18, 2021
- A Family's HeartbreakBrian's sister saw his last moments on live television, believing he was innocent.“I know my brother's not a bank robber, but it looks like Brian.”10:50Sep 18, 2021
- The Cruel Scavenger HuntInvestigators discovered that the robbery instructions were a deadly trap.“That whole plan was not designed for him to live.”19:10Sep 18, 2021
- Surgical Decapitation DecisionThe team faced a grim choice to safely remove a bomb collar from a victim's body.“Yes. It was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make, both professionally and personally.”24:38Sep 18, 2021
- Marjorie Deal Armstrong's InfamyMarjorie is revealed as a notorious figure with a dark history.“Some publications you might find the epithet Black Widow next to her name.”33:39Sep 18, 2021
- Rothstein's ConfessionBill Rothstein reveals chilling details about his involvement in a murder.“I helped her do it.”36:49Sep 18, 2021
- Rothstein's Deathbed DenialIn his final moments, Rothstein denies any connection to the pizza bombing case.“He lifted his arm out of the bed, and he spelled out no.”44:28Sep 18, 2021
- A Shocking Turn of EventsMarjorie was found competent to stand trial despite her mental health issues.“But the courts ultimately declared her competent to stand trial.”47:46Sep 18, 2021
Tension
85/ 100High tension
