The Mysterious Taco Bell Art Heist - Pop Crime

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Mark T Smith’s paintings were displayed in Taco Bell locations nationwide for nearly a decade, that is, before they began vanishing. In this episode, Kiki explores the intriguing story behind a string of unusual art heists and how these stolen pieces eventually became expensively rare collector’s items. The thieves, however, were never caught. Join us as we uncover the mystery behind this unusual art heist in this special bonus episode sponsored by Taco Bell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode was published on July 31, 2024.

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Mark T Smith’s paintings were displayed in Taco Bell locations nationwide for nearly a decade, that is, before they began vanishing. In this episode, Kiki explores the intriguing story behind a string of unusual art heists and how these stolen...

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