Robberies And Civil Liberties

On January 17th, 1950, a group of eleven thieves perfectly timed, planned and choreographed one of the most well known robberies. These eleven individuals stole more than two million dollars from the Brinks Armored Car depot located in Boston. As it hit news headlines everywhere, it instantly became the perfect crime and robbery. The suspects were caught a few days before the statute of limitations. Tony Pino was the director and mastermind of the theft and Joe McGinnis assembled the group of eleven. The thieves rehearsed the crime numerous times before they went. They were prepared for everything. While inside the counting room the thieves tied up all the employees and surprised the guards. The thieves filled up countless moneybags …show more content…
They each agreed to stay low-key and out of trouble for at least six years after the robbery. However, one of the thieves named Specs O’ Keefe left his proceeds with a felloe thief because he had to serve a prior sentence. He then worried that when he was released from prison, he would not get his share of the money. The other thieves anticipated Specs would sell them out if he didn’t get his money. As a result, the remaining thieves sent a hit man to kill Specs. Fortunately, Specs was only injured. Specs became very passive aggressive and made a deal with the detectives. Specs testified against the other criminals. Eight of the thieves were caught and convicted. But, only a small portion of the $2.7 million was ever recovered. Later, in 1956, the other six were arrested, two others were already in jail, one was dead, and two others were placed on the Ten Most Wanted Fugitive list and caught. In October, a grand jury found all of the men guilty. After supplying the answer to the crime, Specs was released. When he was 67, he died in a hospital and the FBI found him under a false …show more content…
I think after Specs told the FBI the real story and gave them information; he should have received only a lesser sentence. He should not have been released. Why would they leave a dangerous criminal on the streets? He could have done another bank robbery. Knowing and participating in a previous successful robbery, Specs would be an expert at another robbery. Informants should only receive lesser sentences; not no sentence. It was also wrong for him to rat his gang out. Why didn’t he pay bail with the new money he received instead of going to jail? In addition, the other gang members should have received an even greater sentence for sending a hit man out for Specs. However, it is fortunate that a perfect crime had a perfect