EPISODE · Nov 6, 2024 · 49 MIN
Cold Red Season 4 Finale
from Cold Red Podcast · host Cold Red Podcast
Summary In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz discuss an email that Fitz received regarding the Unabomber case. The email was from Norman Plum, whose father was a former Coast Guard member and had a connection to the book 'Ice Brothers,' which was used by the Unabomber to conceal a bomb. Fitz shares the letter he received from Ted Kaczynski, in which Kaczynski explains that the choice of the book was likely based on its size and shape rather than its content. Ray also shares a story about having lunch with a former bank robber, Carl Gugation. In this conversation, Ray Carr and Fitz discuss various topics including a bank robber, potential interviews with Carl, the Arthur Beaumar case, the Trump assassination attempt, and concerns about the upcoming election. They also encourage listeners to vote and stay informed. Keywords Cold Red, Unabomber, book, Ice Brothers, Ted Kaczynski, bank robber, Carl Gugation, bank robber, interviews, Arthur Beaumar case, Trump assassination attempt, election, voting
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Takeaways The choice of the book ’Ice Brothers’ by the Unabomber was likely based on its size and shape rather than its content. Sometimes criminals make practical decisions based on what is convenient and available to them. Former bank robbers can have interesting stories and perspectives on their past actions. Personal connections and unexpected friendships can develop between law enforcement and criminals. The bank robber they were surveilling hit a bank on the first night they weren’t watching, leading to frustration among law enforcement agencies. There is potential for interviews with Carl for a docu-series or scripted series. They plan to bring on a detective to discuss the Arthur Beaumar case in a future episode. They discuss the Trump assassination attempt and express concerns about the lack of information and transparency. They encourage listeners to vote and be prepared for the upcoming election.
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