#49: The Rock Star Who Stole a Rembrandt From the Boston MFA

In April 1975, a Rembrandt painting worth millions was stolen from Boston's Museum of Fine Arts in a daring daylight robbery.The man at the center of the theft was Myles Connor Jr.—a rock musician, master thief, prison escapee, and one of the most fascinating criminals in American history. Facing years behind bars, Connor hatched an unprecedented plan: steal a masterpiece and use it as a bargaining chip against the justice system itself.The result was one of the most remarkable art crimes ever committed in the United States, involving secret negotiations, undercover meetings, organized crime figures, and a stolen painting that became more valuable as a hostage than as a work of art.In this episode, we examine the 1975 Rembrandt Heist, the criminal career of Myles Connor, and the lasting impact the case had on the world of art theft—including its surprising connections to the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robbery.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nightwatch-files--6484889/support.📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightwatchfiles/ⓕ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573576827447&sk=about www.nightwatchfiles.comSUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREEJoin our Patreon and unlock ad-free episodes directly in Apple Podcasts or Spotify after you connect your Patreon account. You can also join the Supporters Club for an ad-free experience.Both go for just $3/month, sign up from the links below.Ad-Free EpisodesPatreon: patreon.com/NightwatchFilesApple (after joining): bit.ly/4i7XcNWSpotify (after joining): bit.ly/4oVVEsTSupporters Club: bit.ly/497ciAmSupport UsKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nightwatchfilesMerch Shop: https://nightwatchfiles.com/storeProduction note: The host’s voice is digitally generated and extensively edited to meet our quality standards. All stories, research, and scripts are created by real people.