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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2017 · 47 MIN

The Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist

from Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast · host Moms and Mysteries Podcast

In 2008, a string of audacious burglaries rocked the Hollywood Hills. The targets? Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Orlando Bloom. The culprits? A group of fame-obsessed teenagers who used TMZ and social media to track their victims' every move. Known as "The Bling Ring," these teens weren't just stealing for money—they were stealing for the lifestyle. They wanted to wear the designer clothes, carry the luxury bags, and live like the stars they idolized .This week, we unravel the story of how a group of high school friends, led by Nick Prugo and Rachel Lee, went from petty theft to robbing some of the most famous people on the planet. We'll also dive into the story of Alexis Neiers, a member of the group who was arrested while filming her own E! reality show, Pretty Wild. It's a case so outrageous it could only happen in Hollywood, and one that perfectly captures the dark side of celebrity obsession. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #momsandmysteries #theblingring #hollywoodheist #alexisneiers #prettywild #parishilton #celebritycrime New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2008, a string of audacious burglaries rocked the Hollywood Hills. The targets? Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Orlando Bloom. The culprits? A group of fame-obsessed teenagers who used TMZ and social media to track their victims' every move. Known as "The Bling Ring," these teens weren't just stealing for money—they were stealing for the lifestyle. They wanted to wear the designer clothes, carry the luxury bags, and live like the stars they idolized .This week, we unravel the story of how a group of high school friends, led by Nick Prugo and Rachel Lee, went from petty theft to robbing some of the most famous people on the planet. We'll also dive into the story of Alexis Neiers, a member of the group who was arrested while filming her own E! reality show, Pretty Wild. It's a case so outrageous it could only happen in Hollywood, and one that perfectly captures the dark side of celebrity obsession. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #momsandmysteries #theblingring #hollywoodheist #alexisneiers #prettywild #parishilton #celebritycrime New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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