30 Years. 50 Banks. How FBI Agent Ray Carr Caught the Most Prolific Bank Robber in History. (Part 2)

Send us Fan MailWelcome back, everyone, for the conclusion of my interview with Retired FBI Special Agent, Author, and Professor Raymond Carr. When we think of bank robberies, it conjures up visions of iconic movies like Dog Day Afternoon, Heat, and, of course, Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze battling it out in Point Break. My guest on the show today, retired FBI Special Agent Raymond Carr, hunted down hundreds of real bank robbers. Today’s episode, we will break down that one defining case of a career for Ray, the most prolific bank robber of all time, who was known as the Friday Night Bank Robber, Carl Gugasian. Carl evaded capture for thirty years before Ray was on the case. Carl is believed to have been involved in over 50 robberies before Ray ultimately arrested him. We will also dive into Ray’s life after leaving the bureau, being a college professor, and writing the book, 30 Years On The Run: The Hunt For The Most Prolific Bank Robber In History.Please enjoy this fascinating conversation with the FBI agent who caught the bank robber who was on the run for over 30 years and brought him to justice.  In today’s episode, we discuss:·      The Friday Night Bank Robber, Carl Gugasian. When and how he first become aware of him and started working on the case?·      A breakdown of the case. ·      Carl’s background.·      Over 30 years of robbing banks!·      Army Ranger and 3rd degree black belt in karate.·      Troubled youth.·      His bunkers.·      His sometimes violent robberies·      How he was arrested.·      How Ray got a confession. ·      Statute of limitations on bank robberies and how this played out in this case.·      Ray’s relationship with Carl. ·      When is Carl eligible to get out of prison?·      Life after retirement. What Ray misses the most about being in the FBI, or least?·      Ray’s book, 30 Years On The Run: The Hunt For The Most Prolific Bank Robber In History. Why write it?All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out Ray's website! Check out my newest book! Police Stories: The Rookie Years - True Crime, Chaos & Life as a Big City Cop!What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show