Former FBI Agent Reveals Suspects in $500M Gardner Museum Heist

Geoffrey Kelly, a former FBI agent who oversaw the investigation into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist for over 20 years, has released a book named "Thirteen Perfect Fugitives," where he names the individuals he suspects were involved. The theft of 13 pieces of art, now worth more than $500 million, is recognized as the largest art heist ever. Kelly’s narrative explores the journey of these artworks through criminal circles, highlights the violent deaths of key suspects and witnesses, and disputes prevailing theories. He points to Boston mob associate Robert "Bobby" Donati, murdered in 1991, and George Reissfelder, who died under dubious circumstances, as significant players. Additionally, he raises suspicions about museum guard Rick Abath, who opened a door against protocol shortly before the theft, despite the statute of limitations having expired. The museum still displays empty frames for the stolen pieces, in accordance with Isabella Stewart Gardner's will from 1924, and increased its reward from $5 million a decade post-heist.