$4.5 Million Gone! New York's Most Expensive Heist Of All Time

In 1990, two British businessmen with ties to English high society reported being victims of a terrifying hotel room robbery in New York City. The thieves walked away with $4.5 million in precious gems, leaving the NYPD with few leads and an elaborate mystery to unravel. But as investigators delved deeper, the story took a shocking turn: the robbery was a meticulously staged con. Discover how Darius Guppy, a notorious socialite, and his partner Benedict Marsh masterminded a scheme so convincing it fooled law enforcement and Lloyd’s of London alike. From counterfeit gems to fake appraisals, learn how they nearly pulled off the perfect crime—until a surprising confession unraveled it all. Subscribe to WONDER to watch more documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/WonderDocs Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderChannel WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! #wonder #heist #crime