In this episode of American Greed
Vermeer's "The Concert"
Stolen Art
Anne Hawley
The Museum Director
Geoffrey Kelly
The FBI Agent
The Museum
A notorious heist. A crime that shook the art world. Historic works were stolen from the Gardner Museum in Boston. Paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Manet have now been missing for almost two decades!
The Deception
They dressed in police uniforms. An unsuspecting security guard opened a museum door that was to remain closed at night. The thieves used no weapons, only their wits to pull off the heist.
The Heist
It was a quick, clean getaway. In less than 90 minutes thieves stole 13 paintings valued at $300 million. American Greed profiles the twists and turns of a famous heist!
Abraham Kennard
The Pastor
Tim Coakley
The FBI Agent
Donald Downing
The Victim
The Lifestyle
A sharp dresser. An extravagant lifestyle. Abraham Kennard was a pastor who crisscrossed the country on private jets and and limos. He showered himself with cruises and cars.
The Scam
He traveled the nation spreading the word of the Lord and pushing a program that took a little faith but pledged to give a lot of money. His promises were many and great. Parishioners believed.
The Raid
An FBI raid uncovers the truth. Kennard's pledge to help was a massive scheme to defraud 1600 churches nationwide. His crimes and conviction are profiled on American Greed.
Case 1: Unsolved $300 Million Art Heist
Vermeer's "The Concert"
Stolen Art
Anne Hawley
The Museum Director
Geoffrey Kelly
The FBI Agent
The Museum
A notorious heist. A crime that shook the art world. Historic works were stolen from the Gardner Museum in Boston. Paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Manet have now been missing for almost two decades!
The Deception
They dressed in police uniforms. An unsuspecting security guard opened a museum door that was to remain closed at night. The thieves used no weapons, only their wits to pull off the heist.
The Heist
It was a quick, clean getaway. In less than 90 minutes thieves stole 13 paintings valued at $300 million. American Greed profiles the twists and turns of a famous heist!
Case 2: Preying on Faith
Abraham Kennard
The Pastor
Tim Coakley
The FBI Agent
Donald Downing
The Victim
The Lifestyle
A sharp dresser. An extravagant lifestyle. Abraham Kennard was a pastor who crisscrossed the country on private jets and and limos. He showered himself with cruises and cars.
The Scam
He traveled the nation spreading the word of the Lord and pushing a program that took a little faith but pledged to give a lot of money. His promises were many and great. Parishioners believed.
The Raid
An FBI raid uncovers the truth. Kennard's pledge to help was a massive scheme to defraud 1600 churches nationwide. His crimes and conviction are profiled on American Greed.
HELP SOLVE THE CRIME!
The Gardner Museum is offering a reward of $5 million for information leading to the return of the stolen artwork.
Contact the FBI at 617-742-5533 or the Gardner Museum at or call 617-278-5114. Calls to the museum are confidential.
Contact the FBI at 617-742-5533 or the Gardner Museum at or call 617-278-5114. Calls to the museum are confidential.
STACY KEACH PROFILE
"American Greed" is narrated by Stacy Keach. The award-winning actor of stage, film and television, is best known as the star of "Prison Break" and his portrayal of Detective Mike Hammer.
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