Episode
Bank Robber And FBI Agent Remember The Hollywood Bank Robber
- Podcast
- Heroes Behind Headlines
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- Jun 22, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4802
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Summary
Charismatic mastermind and one-time meth cook Scott Scurlock befriended Steve Meyer and pulled him into a surreal world of treehouses and crime in Washington in the early to mid-90s. Scott earned notoriety as the most prolific bank robber ever in Washington state, and the nickname, “Hollywood,” for the extensive facial prosthetics he wore during the robberies. Shawn Johnson led the FBI team that apprehended Scott’s associates, including Steve, in a bloody shootout, and resulted in Scott takin...