New York Jewel Heist

Witness History

In October 1964 thieves carried out an audacious jewel robbery. They stole some of the world's most famous gems from the American Museum of Natural History. Witness hears from Jack Murphy, one of the gang members.

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Tue 28 Oct 201408:50GMT

BBC World Service Online

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