Missing Helen: Part 1 | 10
Summary
This episode details the bizarre 2018 theft of a horn shark from the San Antonio Aquarium. Staff discovered the missing shark after thieves dumped bleach in a tank and fled with the animal hidden in a baby stroller. The shark was recovered alive from a neighbor’s garage, leading to the arrest of a plumber who claimed he was rescuing mistreated animals. The story explores the media frenzy and the thief’s subsequent imprisonment.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Aquarium touch tanks and the episode premise
The exotic pet community and the hierarchy of weird: Fish people
The 2018 San Antonio Aquarium heist begins
Jenny Spellman's first day as general manager
Discovery of the theft and bleach sabotage
Chasing the suspects and the leaking stroller
Security footage reveals a premeditated scout
Identifying the stolen shark: Miss Helen
Police involvement and media circus
Rescuing Miss Helen from the thief's garage
Miss Helen's recovery and witness protection
The thief's motive, trial, and sentencing
Teaser for next week's episode and credits
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