About this episode

Mike Walton discusses his shock at discovering his friend Keith was the Boonie Hat Bandit.

Mike Walton was shocked to learn his lifelong friend, Keith, had been living a double life as the Boonie Hat Bandit. He’d seen reports about the serial bank robber on the news, but never recognized him. Jake speaks with Mike about their friendship and why, sometimes, it’s hard to see the thing right in front of you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Jake

Guest: Mike Walton

Topics covered

• friendship
• double life
• bank robbery
• true crime
• identity
• betrayal

Keywords

• Boonie Hat Bandit
• bank robber
• friendship
• double life
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boonie Hat Bandit

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