True North Heists

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True North Heists tells the tales of some of the most outlandish capers ever committed on Canadian soil. Acting legend Colm Feore ( Bon Cop Bad Cop, Trudeau ) dramatically weaves together “in the moment” storytelling with interviews with those with deep knowledge of the heists themselves, including law enforcement officers, writers and the criminals themselves. All capped off with a soundscape designed to keep the listener on the edge of their seat.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: The Boyd Gang

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    Episode 1: The Boyd Gang

    Edward Boyd was a singer, actor, WWII veteran, and Jiu-jitsu expert who combined all his skills together and found national fame as one of the most spirited and memorable bank robbers of the 20th century.

    26 min
  2. Episode 2: Rory Shayne

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    Episode 2: Rory Shayne

    In one of the most audacious bank robberies of all time, Rory Shayne hijacked a helicopter, ordered the pilot to fly it to a bank in downtown Montreal, which he then robbed. And then used the chopper to get away.

    25 min
  3. Episode 3: Mel Mingo

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    Episode 3: Mel Mingo

    In the 1980s, Montreal was the bank robbing capital of the world. But one robbery, just before Christmas in 1984, stood out. The total take was 68.5 million dollars, and the number of suspects...was zero.

    27 min
  4. Episode 4: Georges Lemay

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    Episode 4: Georges Lemay

    Georges Lemay orchestrated the most elaborate bank robbery Montreal had ever seen—or rather, didn’t see. There were no guns, no car chases, no alarms—only incredible ingenuity that could have only come from a criminal mastermind.

    27 min
  5. Episode 5: The Maple Syrup Heist

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    Episode 5: The Maple Syrup Heist

    One morning in 2012 it was discovered that someone had broken into a warehouse and stolen barrels of maple syrup worth over 18 million dollars. It’s one of the stickiest thefts the world has ever seen.

    24 min
  6. Episode 6: Red Ryan

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    Episode 6: Red Ryan

    Through bold deeds and a charismatic nature, the “Jesse James of Canada” captured the imagination of a country...even inspiring Ernest Hemmingway, who called Red’s deeds sensational.

    32 min
  7. Episode 7: Bill Miner

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    Episode 7: Bill Miner

    The “Last of the Old-Time Bandits” Bill Miner was one of North America’s great train robbers. His greatest theft was pulling off the first train robbery in Canada’s history, netting him more than 9 million in modern currency.

    22 min
  8. Episode 8: The Stopwatch Gang

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    Episode 8: The Stopwatch Gang

    The Stopwatch Gang were Canada’s most notorious bank robbers. They robbed over a hundred banks and accumulated over 15 million dollars, reaching a high that would ultimately destroy their lives and lead to their downfall.

    34 min
  9. Episode 9: Ken Leishman

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    Episode 9: Ken Leishman

    Ken Leishman captured the country’s imagination robbing Toronto banks in the 1950s. But it was his 1966 caper that made him a legend...the largest gold heist in Canadian history.

    34 min
  10. Episode 10: Gerald Blanchard

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    Episode 10: Gerald Blanchard

    Gerald Blanchard parachuted onto the roof of a castle, snuck in through a window, and stole a priceless 18th-century jewel. It was a case that sent investigators all over the world scrambling, and just another day in the life of Gerald Blanchard.

    23 min
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True North Heists tells the tales of some of the most outlandish capers ever committed on Canadian soil. Acting legend Colm Feore ( Bon Cop Bad Cop, Trudeau ) dramatically weaves together “in the moment” storytelling with interviews with those with deep knowledge of the heists themselves, including law enforcement officers, writers and the criminals themselves. All capped off with a soundscape designed to keep the listener on the edge of their seat.

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  • Channel
    Audible
  • Creator
    Audible
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Provider
    Audible, Inc.

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