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82: Kirk Wallace Johnson Interview - The Feather Thief - The Shocking True-Crime Tale of a Museum Heist & Rare Bird Feathers
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In today’s thrilling episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of true crime with Kirk Wallace Johnson, bestselling author of The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century. Join us as Kirk unravels the extraordinary story of a bizarre heist at The Natural History Museum in Tring, where a daring thief stole priceless rare bird feathers, setting off a global manhunt.
This gripping narrative explores the obsession with these rare specimens and the relentless pursuit of justice that spanned continents. Kirk’s meticulous research uncovers a story of greed, passion, and the lengths people will go to for a glimpse into the world of rare natural history. From the high-stakes crime to the feathered treasures at the heart of the heist, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping revelations.
Listen in as we discuss the twisted tale of the thief, the stolen treasures, and the worldwide chase that ensued. Whether you’re a true-crime aficionado or a lover of natural history, you won’t want to miss this captivating conversation.
As always, you have John Bates, Shannon Hackett, Amanda Marquart, and RJ Pole here for Birds of a Feather Talk Together.
Please send us your questions for us to answer as well! You can send them to [email protected]
Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky Social, YouTube and tik tok as well!!
Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:
101 episodes
Manage episode 469396824 series 3476828
In today’s thrilling episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of true crime with Kirk Wallace Johnson, bestselling author of The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century. Join us as Kirk unravels the extraordinary story of a bizarre heist at The Natural History Museum in Tring, where a daring thief stole priceless rare bird feathers, setting off a global manhunt.
This gripping narrative explores the obsession with these rare specimens and the relentless pursuit of justice that spanned continents. Kirk’s meticulous research uncovers a story of greed, passion, and the lengths people will go to for a glimpse into the world of rare natural history. From the high-stakes crime to the feathered treasures at the heart of the heist, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping revelations.
Listen in as we discuss the twisted tale of the thief, the stolen treasures, and the worldwide chase that ensued. Whether you’re a true-crime aficionado or a lover of natural history, you won’t want to miss this captivating conversation.
As always, you have John Bates, Shannon Hackett, Amanda Marquart, and RJ Pole here for Birds of a Feather Talk Together.
Please send us your questions for us to answer as well! You can send them to [email protected]
Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky Social, YouTube and tik tok as well!!
Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:
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