From the archive: Leave no trace: how a teenage hacker lost himself online
About this episode
This episode explores the life of a teenage hacker who found purpose online but faced consequences in the real world.
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Edwin Robbe had a troubled life, but found excitement and purpose by joining an audacious community of hackers. Then the real world caught up with his online activities By Huib Modderkolk. Read by Aaron Vodovoz. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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