11 episodes

On a balmy evening in late September 1983, a 25-year-old armored truck driver set in motion one of the largest cash heists in U.S. history. White Eagle is the story of that robbery. Join investigative journalist and bestselling true crime author M. William Phelps as he untangles one of the most fascinating crimes in modern history and searches for a man who’s eluded federal authorities for nearly four decades.

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    • 4.2 • 148 Ratings

On a balmy evening in late September 1983, a 25-year-old armored truck driver set in motion one of the largest cash heists in U.S. history. White Eagle is the story of that robbery. Join investigative journalist and bestselling true crime author M. William Phelps as he untangles one of the most fascinating crimes in modern history and searches for a man who’s eluded federal authorities for nearly four decades.

    Introducing Paper Ghosts Season 3

    Introducing Paper Ghosts Season 3

    When a young college student’s car was abandoned on the side of a busy midwest highway in 1992, police figured it was a runaway case. Nine days later, she was found brutally murdered, nearly 500 miles away in another state. What happened to Tammy Jo Zywicki? Hear the story when PAPER GHOSTS returns with a new season on February 1.
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    • 2 min
    Where is Victor Gerena?

    Where is Victor Gerena?

    In the final episode, President Clinton’s decision to grant clemency to members of the Macheteros and the FALN ignites a firestorm on Capitol Hill and spells trouble for the First Lady’s Senate bid. A top Macheteros leader meets a violent end, Puerto Rico struggles under U.S. leadership, and Phelps completes his search for Victor Gerena.
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    • 31 min
    Introducing: Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps

    Introducing: Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps

    From the team that brought you Paper Ghosts.

    • 1 min
    Lawyers, Guns and Money

    Lawyers, Guns and Money

    A series of FBI raids send more than a dozen Macheteros back to Connecticut to stand trial in the Wells Fargo robbery case. Plus, an attorney for the group unpacks the government’s “sloppy” legal strategy, Juan’s former lover testifies in court, and a key player jumps bail and returns to clandestinity.
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    • 36 min
    Aguila Blanca

    Aguila Blanca

    A top Macheteros soldier explains exactly what happened the night of the Wells Fargo heist, including where Victor took the cash in the days that followed. Plus, internal dissent and hubris threatens to derail the entire operation, and we dive deep into a Cuban connection.
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    • 31 min
    Epiphany

    Epiphany

    After Victor Gerena surfaces to take credit for the robbery, money starts showing up in the heart of Hartford’s Puerto Rican community. Then, a missile strike thousands of miles away reveals an unassuming piece of evidence that provides investigators with a huge break – and a new suspect. 
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    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
148 Ratings

148 Ratings

KC Golden ,

WOW!

As a Puerto Rican myself, I am saddened that I never heard of this story. Thank you for the investigation and for making this story more public!

krist2577 ,

Hate all of the commercials

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