About this episode

The episode discusses the unsolved theft of a Picasso from the National Gallery of Victoria and features insights from author A.T. Prewitt.

It's one of Australia's enduring unsolved art crimes: the theft of a Picasso from the National Gallery of Victoria. Now, 40 years later, author A.T. Prewitt has imagined who could have been behind the crime. Find more about the book at:  https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/?authors=a-t-prewett Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au   Crimestoppers:  https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Rule

Guest: A.T. Prewitt

Topics covered

• art crime
• theft
• Picasso
• unsolved mysteries
• Australian history
• true crime

Keywords

• art theft
• Picasso
• National Gallery of Victoria
• unsolved crime
• A.T. Prewitt
• true crime podcast
• Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Gallery of Victoria, Crime X+, Lifeline, Beyond Blue, Kids Helpline, Crimestoppers, Pan Macmillan, Herald Sun

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