49: Evil Genius Part 1 (Covering Episodes 1 & 2 of the Netflix Series)

Let us paint a picture: The weirdest bank robbery in history, a collar-bomb, a cane-gun, three dead men, and two homes so hoard-ey they required hazmat suits. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you “Evil Genius.” In 2003 in Erie, Pennsylvania, a robbery gone wrong and a terrifying public murder capture the nation's attention, and a bizarre collection of Midwestern hoarders, outcasts, and lawbreakers play cat-and-mouse with the FBI. Eventually, a middle-aged mastermind named Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong -- once a town beauty, now a woman grappling with mental illness -- is arrested. But 15 years later, this documentary proves there’s more to the conspiracy and murders than was ever thought. **Looking for more TCO?** [Check out our bonus episodes on Patreon!](https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed) We covered "Serial" episode-by-episode and capped the series off with an interview with Rabia Chaudry--Adnan's friend who brought his story to Sarah Koenig. Up next: our episode-by-episode coverage of "The Staircase." We also have extended outtakes for our episodes and two other full bonus episodes--ALL COMMERCIAL FREE! [Join here!](https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed) **THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS [SQUARESPACE.](https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=podcast&subchannel=audioboom&source=truecrimeobsessed)** Build your own website! Go to [Squarespace.com/tco](https://www.squarespace.com/?channel=podcast&subchannel=audioboom&source=truecrimeobsessed) for a free trial. And when you're ready to launch, use the code TCO to save $10 on your first purchase of a website or domain.  [](https://www.betabrand.com/) **[BETABRAND](https://www.betabrand.com/).** Dress yoga pants! Go to [Betabrand.com](https://www.betabrand.com/) and use the code TCO to save 20%.  [RITUAL](https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tco).  Vitamins for Women. Order at [Ritual.com/TCO](https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tco)[](https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tco) [](https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tco)