FBI Agent Ray Carr Caught the Most Prolific Bank Robber in History… But First, How It All Started. (Part One)

Send us Fan MailWelcome, everyone, to part one of my interview with Retired FBI Special Agent, Author, and Professor Raymond Carr. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday!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, including 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. A little about Ray. Dr Raymond J Carr is a retired 26-year veteran of the FBI, and during his career was responsible for investigations into a wide array of criminal behavior, including, but not limited to, drugs, Terrorism, violent, and white-collar crimes. Dr Carr is currently an associate professor at Wilmington University and the Director of the Wilmington University Criminal Justice Institute. 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:·      Growing up an Army brat. ·      Having a dad who was a Korean and Vietnam War hero.·      Being of service.·      What influenced him to go into the FBI?·      Relatives who were in law enforcement.·      Ray’s FBI academy experience.·      When he first got interested in criminal behavior or profiling.·      What do TV and movies get wrong about profiling?·      The science of criminal behavior/profiling.·      What drives someone to become an active shooter in a school?·      The most common bank robberies.·      Funny bank robbery stories.All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out Ray's website! Head on over to my website to learn more about me and my books!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