Episode

103. The Antwerp Diamond Heist

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Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling

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Jan 26, 2026

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2549

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Summary

In 2003, approximately $100-million dollars-worth of loot was stolen from a high-security vault in Antwerp. Iain digs into this case, which was solved – in part – by a half-eaten salami sandwich! Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at [email protected]