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Gardner Theft Anniversary Events

Mar 10, 2010 3:05 AM

By Ulrich Boser

As the 20th anniversary of the Gardner heist approaches, there’s no shortage of events dedicated to the caper. There are Gardner heist lectures for art critics. There are theft talks for mystery-lovers. A quick run-down:
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Gardner Theft Anniversary Events

Mar 10, 2010 3:05 AM

By Ulrich Boser

As the 20th anniversary of the Gardner heist approaches, there’s no shortage of events dedicated to the caper. There are Gardner heist lectures for art critics. There are theft talks for mystery-lovers. A quick run-down:

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FBI hunts DNA clues in Gardner caper

Mar 4, 2010 11:58 AM

By Ulrich Boser

The Boston Globe is reporting that the FBI is hunting new DNA clues in Gardner caper. Specifically, it looks like the FBI will be looking at long strips of duct tape that were used to tie up the two guards on the night of the caper.

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