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Sneak peek: aka Rockefeller

October 17, 2013 / 03:16

This episode covers the life and crimes of Clark Rockefeller, also known as Christian Garts, who was charged with murder and kidnapping. Key discussions include his various identities, the abduction of his daughter, and his connection to a 30-year con.

Walter Kern, a former friend of Rockefeller, shares insights about their relationship and the confusion surrounding Rockefeller's true identity. Kern reflects on how Rockefeller deceived many, including prominent individuals.

The episode also highlights the investigation into Rockefeller's past, revealing his real name and his connection to a homicide case involving John and Linda S.

Listeners learn about the shocking details of Rockefeller's life, including how he managed to maintain multiple identities and the eventual discovery of his criminal activities.

The narrative culminates in the revelation of Rockefeller's true identity and the implications of his actions on those around him.

TLDR

Clark Rockefeller, a conman, is revealed as Christian Garts, involved in murder and kidnapping.

Episode

3:16
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the man who called himself Clark Rockefeller has been charged with murder you know it hits the news that he's
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Christopher Chichester of San Marino very prominent people were fooled by him he's Christopher Crow of Greenwich
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Connecticut he could fool anyone he was brilliant he was diabolical he's Clark Rockefeller of New York to him it it was
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a game and everybody's going who the hell is this [Music] guy because we always start this way
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with an interview could you introduce yourself saying I am no no no everybody knows who I am well who are you I don't
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think everybody does know who you are no why was that so hard for you to say your
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name because so many persons know me under different names and I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable
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when a Rockefeller appeared in my life and wanted to be my friend it was well look at me now you know this isn't a
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story that makes me look that great I'm Walter Kern I was a friend of Clark Rockefellers or the guy who called
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himself car Rockefeller an amber alert has been issued for a girl abducted in Boston one
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day I turn on the news there's Clark rockefeller's picture there is still no sign of Clark Rockefeller and his
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seven-year-old daughter Ray Rockefeller abducted his daughter during a supervised visit in and I thought oh boy
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he finally snapped we do not know who this man is he's not clack Rockefeller a few days later Rockefeller family came
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out and said he's not one of us there is no record of any Clark Rockefeller as a
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descendant of John D Rockefeller I was like what the mystery man who took on that very famous last name is now in
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police custody tell me who you are I'm sick of this bull I've been dealing with this all week tell me who you are no you
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told you are not Clark Rockefeller Clark Rockefeller doesn't exist I don't think
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there is a real person under there I don't think he even knows who he is who are you I Can't Tell You Why can't tell
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you because you've done something that somebody's looking for you for right drip drip drip the details came out as
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to who he really was Los Angeles homicide detectives identify this man as Christian Garts writer from Bergen
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[Music] Germany when he was busted for kidnapp in his daughter that blew the lid off of
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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 S 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 Clark Rockefeller what should I call
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you gee 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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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 85
    Most shocking
  • 80
    Most surprising
  • 80
    Biggest twist
  • 75
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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 28s
    October 17, 2013
  • Unraveling Identities
    As details emerge, the true identity of the man is revealed to be Christian Garts.
    “I don't think he even knows who he is.”
    @ 02m 04s
    October 17, 2013

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

  • Identity Crisis00:22
  • Kidnapping Case01:17
  • Mysterious Past02:58

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