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Sneak peek: aka Rockefeller

March 19, 2014 / 03:16

This episode covers the story of Clark Rockefeller, also known as Christian Gartsriter, and his criminal activities, including murder and kidnapping. The discussion includes insights from Walter Kern, a former friend of Rockefeller, and details about Rockefeller's various identities and the impact of his actions.

Walter Kern shares his experiences with Clark Rockefeller, revealing how he was deceived by him. Kern reflects on the moment he learned Rockefeller was not who he claimed to be, highlighting the confusion surrounding Rockefeller's true identity.

The episode discusses the abduction of Rockefeller's daughter during a supervised visit and the subsequent police investigation that uncovered his real name and past crimes. The narrative details how Rockefeller's facade unraveled, leading to his arrest.

Listeners learn about the historical context of Rockefeller's actions, including the disappearance of John and Linda SE in 1985, and how Rockefeller was connected to this cold case. The episode raises questions about identity and deception.

Overall, the episode presents a chilling account of a man who lived a double life, fooling many before his true nature was revealed.

TLDR

Clark Rockefeller's true identity and crimes are revealed, including kidnapping and connections to a cold case murder.

Episode

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[Music] the man who called himself Clark rockfeller has been charged with murder
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you know it hits the news that he's Christopher Chichester of San Marino very prominent people were fooled by him
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he's Christopher Crow of Greenwich Connecticut he could fool anyone he was brilliant he was diabolical he's Clark
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Rockefeller of New York to him it it was a game and everybody's going who the hell is this
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[Music] guy because we always start this way with an interview could you introduce
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yourself saying I am no no no everybody knows who I am well who are you I don't think everybody does know who you are no
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no no why is that so hard for you to say your name because so many persons know me under different names and I don't
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want to make anyone uncomfortable when a Rockefeller appeared in my life and wanted to be my friend it was well
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look at me now you know this isn't a story that makes me look that great I'm Walter Kern I was a friend of
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Clark Rockefellers or the guy who called himself Clark Rockefeller an amber alert has been
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issued for a girl abducted in Boston one day I turn on the news there's Clark rockefeller's picture there is still no
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sign of Clark Rockefeller and his seven-year-old daughter Ray Rockefeller abducted his daughter during during a
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supervised visit in and I thought oh boy he finally snapped we do not know who this man is he's not clack Rockefeller a
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few days later the Rockefeller family came out and said he's not one of us there is no record of any Clark
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Rockefeller as a descendant of John de Rock I was like what the mystery man who took on that very famous last name is
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now in police custody tell me who you are I'm sick of this bull I've been dealing with this all week tell me who
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you are no you told me you are not clar Rockefeller clar Rockefeller doesn't exist I don't think there is a real
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person under there I don't think he even knows who he is who are you I Can't Tell
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You Why can't tell you because you've done something that somebody's looking for you for right drip drip drip the
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details came out as to who he really was Los Angeles homicide detectives identify
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this man as Christian Garts riter from Bergen Germany when he was busted for kidnapping his daughter that blew the
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lid off of a 30-year con all these other identities come to life it turns out he's wanted for
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questioning in this homicide case John SE and his wife Linda vanished in 1985 Linda was never seen again years
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later the bones of John soas were discovered in the backyard of the house where John and Linda had lived with a
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mysterious border named Christopher Chichester who later became name Clark Rockefeller what should I call
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you Jee that's always a good question I don't I I don't know Aaron what would you like to call me

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    Biggest twist
  • 85
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  • 80
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  • 80
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Episode Highlights

  • The Mystery of Clark Rockefeller
    A man claiming to be Clark Rockefeller is charged with murder and kidnapping.
    “Who the hell is this?”
    @ 00m 27s
    March 19, 2014
  • Identity Revealed
    Detectives uncover the true identity of the man behind the Clark Rockefeller facade.
    “I don't think he even knows who he is.”
    @ 02m 07s
    March 19, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • I don't think he even knows who he is.
    Sneak peek: aka Rockefeller
  • What should I call you?
    Sneak peek: aka Rockefeller

Key Moments

  • Murder Charges00:07
  • Identity Crisis00:21
  • Kidnapping01:19
  • True Identity02:21

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