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In this episode of American Greed

Case 1:  Unsolved $300 Million Art Heist

Vermeer's "The Concert" - Stolen Art
Vermeer's "The Concert"
Stolen Art
The Museum Director
Anne Hawley
The Museum Director
The FBI Agent
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!


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Case 2:  Preying on Faith

Abraham Kennard - The Pastor
Abraham Kennard
The Pastor
Tim Coakley - The FBI Agent
Tim Coakley
The FBI Agent
Donald Downing - The Victim
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.


Current DateTime: 10:09:32 09 Feb 2012
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SHOW TIMES

Friday, February 10th 8p | 12a ET
Episode #47 The Art of the Steal | Folsom Felon

Friday, February 10th 9p | 1a ET
Episode #48 Hedge Fund Imposter

Friday, February 10th 10p| 1a ET
Episode #53 Major League Fraud

Saturday, February 11th 8p | 11p ET
Episode #53 Major League Fraud

Monday, February 13th 3a ET
Episode #53 Major League Fraud



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.

STACY KEACH PROFILE

Stacy KeachStacy Keach
American Greed" is narrated by Stacy Keach. The award-winning actor of stage, film and television, is well-known for his portrayals of Detective Mike Hammer and Ernest Hemingway, for which he won a Best Actor Golden Globe. He is currently co-starring in the new feature film “Universal Pictures ‘The Bourne Legacy’”, and on Broadway in last season’s Lincoln Center hit play, "Other Desert Cities", playing at the Booth Theater this fall.

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