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Vanishing Act: A Crashed Airliner, Faked Death, and Backroom Abortions

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Over a span of 39 years, 25 aliases, 28 arrests in 20 cities, and nearly a dozen imprisonments, Robert Spears lived a con artist's life of unparalleled adventure and intrigue. But that is far from the end of his story. Shortly before Thanksgiving Day in 1959, a plane exploded in mid-air, killing all forty-two passengers and crew and leaving scattered debris and bodies across the otherwise tranquil Gulf waters. Listed on the manifest was Dr. Robert Spears-once the highly regarded president of the Texas Naturopathic Association. Father of two small children with a lovely, society-minded wife and an elegant home in an exclusive neighborhood, it was a monumental tragedy for his family as it was for all the souls lost that day.Less than two months later, Robert Spears miraculously “rose from the dead” in Phoenix where he was promptly arrested. Headlining newspapers nationwide-“Man Downs Airliner to Fake Death”-Spears was discovered to have cleverly switched identities and persuaded a friend, Al Taylor, to fly with his plane ticket. Asking him to carry “a package” on board, Spears drove away in his buddy's car with his wallet and driver's license. As the FBI began to investigate, they uncovered a stunning, mind-bending tale of murder, abortion rings, and false identities, as well as insurance scams and medical fraud that stretched over decades. Methodically and carefully researched through FBI records, Vanishing Act fully tells the complete and shocking story of con man Robert Spears for the first time.

Table of Contents:
A Note from the Author Chapter 1: One Spectacular Flying Leap Chapter 2: A God-Given Do-Over Chapter 3: Casseroles and Comfort Chapter 4: Sunshine Is Straight Ahead Chapter 5: That Hinky Feeling Chapter 6: Two Men on the Move Chapter 7: The Unholy Trinity Chapter 8: Under the Table and in the Shadows Chapter 9: Ticket to Paradise Chapter 10: A Fast-Talking, Slick Attorney Chapter 11: Hypnotism and Strange Sightings Chapter 12: Transformed into the Perfect Image Chapter 13: A Series of Seismic Shocks Chapter 14: Exploits, Perils, and Pitfalls Chapter 15: The Case of the Violet Paste Chapter 16: The Calm and the Storm Chapter 17: Lighting the Fuse, Running Like Hell Chapter 18: Plastic Palm Trees and Peril Chapter 19: The Look of a Worthy Adversary Chapter 20: From Out of the Sea! Chapter 21: Zombies and Aliens Chapter 22: The Story of a Strange Love Chapter 23: Heroes in the Spotlight Chapter 24: A Burning, Searing Secret Chapter 25: A Side Trip to the House of Love Chapter 26: Twists, Turns, and Accusations Chapter 27: The Rock and the Role Chapter 28: A Book and Movie Deal Chapter 29: A Broadcast and a Bestseller Chapter 30: Laughing All the Way Chapter 31: In the Aftermath Appendix A: Robert Spears' Alcatraz Case Summary Appendix B: Civil Aeronautics Board Aircraft Accident Report: Case 1-0071 Bibliography Index About the Author

About the Author :
For nearly forty years, Jerry Jamison has been an award-winning advertising copywriter with more than thirty national writing commendations during his career. As the principal in a California-based advertising agency, he helped create and guide successful and memorable campaigns for a wide range of clients throughout the country. Following his years as a copywriter, Jamison turned to a career as a novelist, generating more than thirty books in a wide range of genres. He currently focuses on stories based on true events in history that are largely undiscovered. These include in-depth projects that require hundreds of hours of meticulous research through tens of thousands of contemporary news articles. With a detective-like nose for the truth, he utilizes newspapers, magazines and other credible sources from the actual times of the events and constructs accurate recreations of some of America's most horrific crimes and most unique criminals not previously covered. Jamison has been the recipient of numerous national awards during his career including a national commendation, alongside Senator Edward Kennedy, for his service to underserved communities. Jamison graduated from Westmont College with a degree in Sociology and currently lives with his wife in Chula Vista, California. You can find him at https://jerryjamison.com.

Review :
An amazing story, well-told and hard to put down. One of the most riveting criminal biographies of the 21st century.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798881865269
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A Crashed Airliner, Faked Death, and Backroom Abortions
  • ISBN-10: 8881865262
  • Publisher Date: 15 Apr 2025
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 1


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