The Great Taxicab Robbery
James H. Collins
Read by Roger Melin
In 1912, $25,000 was stolen during a bank transfer in New York City in broad daylight. In what may appear astonishing in today's world, the transfer occurred in a New York City taxicab.
This factual account brings true crime of the early twentieth century to life. The various methods used by the detectives and police in their attempts to solve the mystery behind the robbery, and hopefully bring the thieves to justice, makes for great reading, particularly when one considers the fact that the accounts occurred over a century ago, and are quite authentic. Although the police now have higher technological advantages than was available over a century ago, the reader may find that many general techniques haven't changed all that much over the years. The characters involved with this true caper prove ingenious on both sides.
( Roger Melin) (2 hr 41 min)
Chapters
Preface; Cast; Chapter 1 | 20:36 | Read by Roger Melin |
Chapter 2, part 1: How the Crime Was Handled by the Police - On the Trail | 7:06 | Read by Roger Melin |
Chapter 2, part 2: The First Alarm; Montani is Examined | 15:08 | Read by Roger Melin |
Chapter 2, part 3: The First Direct Clue; Montani Points Out 'King Dodo'; Disco… | 19:16 | Read by Roger Melin |
Chapter 2, part 4: 'Plant 21' Is Established; Montani Goes Free; What Developed… | 18:44 | Read by Roger Melin |
Chapter 2, part 5: The Trail Is Taken Up; Montani Quizzed Once More | 13:27 | Read by Roger Melin |
Chapter 2, part 6: The 'Orange Growers' in Chicago; The Traps Are Sprung | 14:32 | Read by Roger Melin |
Chapter 3, part 1: How the Crime was Handled by the Police - The Confessions | 18:09 | Read by Roger Melin |
Chapter 3, part 2: Jess Confesses and Assists; More Money Recovered; The Fine I… | 21:10 | Read by Roger Melin |
Final - A Word About the New York Police; Some Interesting Facts About the Poli… | 13:51 | Read by Roger Melin |
Reviews
thoroughly enjoyed this drama
sue
I enjoyed this book. The reading was perfect and I found I 'couldn't put it down'.
great
A LibriVox Listener
a very interesting read. A real historical piece. as always well read.
Cindy Barnett
True crime narrated well. Thoroughly researched and an enjoyable read.