Author:
Robert K. Wittman
Stars: 5
Review by: MandyApgar
A very good combination biography / case history of the founder
of the FBI's art crimes team. The problem with the field is that too
many consider it small time in comparison to say drugs or weapons, but
art and antiquities theft is a growing problem that contributes to and
quite possibly outstrips either. Born to a veteran of Korea and his war
bride, Wittman grew to appreciate justice after being subjected to
childhood prejudice. After he was nearly tried for the accidental death
of his partner (their blood alcohol levels were accidentally changed
when they were in a crash where Wittman was the designated driver) he
officially began investigating crimes involving stolen art. Rescuing
stolen Rockwells, Rembrandts, a mesoamerican back flap, the Bill of
Rights (seriously), and exposing Antiques Roadshow as a fraud to rob
Civil War collectors, among other things, Wittman finally retired from
the FBI due to increased bureaucracy hampering the work and is now
involved in private consulting.
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