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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 5 MIN

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

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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.

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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...

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