S19 Ep70: Baker, Liar, Con Man, Thief: Escaping The Law One Identity At A Time w/ DJ Adler

True Crime Tuesday presents: Baker, Liar, Con Man, Thief: Escaping The Law One Identity At A Time with Retired Attorney/Researcher/Author, DJ (David) Adler! David Adler, is just a teenager in South Florida in the late 1970s when he embarks on an audacious journey of deception. It all starts when Adler secures a bank loan to buy a booming local bakery. With no funds to his name, Adler unlocks his talent for forgery and the art of the scam. Alongside his mother and Italian tough-guy stepfather, he navigates a perilous path of crime, crafting false identities to dupe banks, casinos, and even the World's Fair, accumulating vast sums and dodging law enforcement. Enter Dianne Symmons, a witty, sarcastic FBI agent obsessed with their capture. After she solves an unrelated airline hijacking case, she is assigned to find the trio and make a case against them. Much easier said than done since each uses hundreds of names and disposes of identities like tissue. This thrilling narrative is perfect for those who enjoy crime memoirs. It explores the thrilling and perilous life of con artists at work and delves into the complexities of familial bonds, the pursuit of freedom, and the consequences of a life lived on the run. BAKER, LIAR, CON MAN, THIEF is a masterclass in the psychology of deception that takes the reader on a roller-coaster journey through the underbelly of 1970s America. and on today's TCT, the author of the book, DJ (David) Adler joins the show to talk about his adventures, mishaps, and possible regrets looking back on his adventures... and even tells us, as a burger connoisseur, who has the best burger in America! Get "Baker, Liar, Con Man, Thief... " here: https://bit.ly/3Vb896c PLUS, AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH JESSICA FREEBURG! Pre-Order Jessica's two new books here: https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #djadler #davidadler #sunnyrossi #salrossi #bakerliarconmanthief #escapingthelawoneidentityatatime #truewhitecollarcrime #hollywoodflorida #lasvegas #losangeles #checkkiting #theftbyswindle #conartist #texas #neworleans #worldsfair #casinocredit #gentlemanthief #FBI #federalgovernment #mafia #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #bikinicoffee #sexcrimes #dumbcrimes