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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]
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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:

YouTube

Instagram

TikTok

BlueSky

  continue reading

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