The episode delves into the criminal activities of Tommy Lee Carmichael, who orchestrated a daring heist, making off with $2.5 million from fruit machines across Las Vegas. It explores the ingenious methods he employed to carry out his elaborate thefts and the ensuing manhunt that sought to bring him to justice. Through interviews and dramatic reenactments, viewers gain insight into Carmichael's life of crime and the high-stakes world of gambling that made his exploits possible.
Show
Masterminds
Episode
S02E08
Air Date
Oct 26, 2004
Season 2 Episodes
S02E01
James Bond Gang
S02E02
The Dublin Job
S02E03
Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief
S02E04
The Friday Night Robber
S02E05
The Kansas City Diamond Heist
S02E06
The Silver Bandit
S02E07
The Cairo Caper
S02E08
Slot Machine Genius
S02E09
The Jewelry Show Job
S02E10
Air America
S02E11
The Memorial Day Heist
S02E12
The Disappearing Man
S02E13
The Superthief