Episode 338: The Roofman: Jeffrey Manchester
An ex-member of one of the military’s most elite units used the skills he learned serving his country for a nationwide crime spree. His unusual demeanor made headlines, and he shocked a community when he came out of forced retirement for one final heist. This week’s episode is The Roofman: Jeffrey Manchester.
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After East Coast trip, rooftop robber strikes again in county, Sacramento Bee (October 20, 1999), Newspapers.com (subscription required)
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Polite ‘Roofman robber’ hits 27 fast-food restaurants, Santa Cruz Sentinel (August 4, 1999), Newspapers.com (subscription required)
`Roofman' Suspect Was in Elite Paratrooper Unit / Authorities confident Concord man is robber, SF Gate: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/roofman-suspect-was-in-elite-paratrooper-unit-2758441.php
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Soldier’s travels scrutinized, The Sacramento Bee (May 23, 2000), Newspapers.com (subscription required)
Suspected ‘Rooftop Robber’ may face federal case in capital, The Sacramento Bee (October 2, 2000), Newspapers.com (subscription required)
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Notorious ‘Roofman’ robbed dozens of McDonald’s by breaking in through ceiling, The Mirror: https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/notorious-roofman-robbed-dozens-mcdonalds-502427
No, the rooftop robber isn’t back — but this video of a McDonald’s ceiling crash is wild, AOL News: https://www.aol.com/news/no-rooftop-robber-isn-t-214952429.html
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