Ep.180 - Brian Wells & the Pizza Bomb Heist Pt.2
Summary
In this episode, hosts Mike and Keith review the horror films *Faces of Death* and *Undertone* before diving into part two of the Brian Wells case. They detail the investigation into suspects Bill Rothstein and Marjorie Armstrong, whose bizarre behavior and connection to a separate murder drew FBI attention. The discussion covers confessions from accomplices Ken Barnes and Floyd Stockton, revealing a convoluted plot where Wells may have been an unwitting participant. The episode concludes with Marjorie’s trial, conviction, and her refusal to fully explain the mastermind behind the tragedy.
Topics discussed
Intro, Sponsor, and Host Banter
Review of the movie Faces of Death
Review of the movie Undertone
The Brian Wells Case: Background and Suspects
Bill Rothstein's Death and Marjorie's Blame
Marjorie's Confessions and the Dunning-Kruger Effect
Ken Barnes' Testimony and the Mastermind Theory
The Trial, Conviction, and Plot Holes
Jessica Hoopsick's Revelation and Final Thoughts
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