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    Gilkey, John Charles

    Gilkey's mug shot after being arrested in Florida in 2010.
    Gilkey’s mug shot after being arrested in Florida in 2010.

    From Wikipedia:

    John Charles Gilkey is a prolific book and document thief who has stolen approximately $200,000 worth of rare books and manuscripts. […] His motives for the thefts were personal: he saw an expansive library as a sign of being upper-class.

    Learn more in this Criminal podcast episode.

    Posted on 151028151030Categories Books, Interesting, PeopleTags crime, john charles gilkey
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