Ep 3. Part 3: The Suspects

Part 3: The Suspects of Evil Genius season 1 takes the audience through a comprehensive exploration of the individuals claimed to be connected to the robbery of the PNC Bank in Erie, Pennsylvania. The episode opens with an introduction of the case history and a brief of the events that occurred after the earlier two episodes. The opening sequence serves as a reminder of the currently known facts and provides context for the audience.

Throughout the episode, viewers see the investigators and law enforcement authorities profile the suspects with their information, backgrounds, and history. The audience is provided with glimpses into the family of Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong, who is at the center of the heist.

The investigators’ focus on one man in particular, Bill Rothstein, is explored. The police found Rothstein’s body in his house, along with a note leading them to the corpse. The police search Rothstein’s home and discover several incriminating documents, including a box containing a collar bomb around Rothstein’s neck, a keyboard and several typed pages, which raised a lot of perplexing questions. In the initial investigation, authorities believed that Rothstein was the mastermind behind the heist, but determining who he may have been working with remains unclear.

The episode concludes with a critical analysis of the suspects and their history. The episode illustrates Marjorie’s pattern of deception and its connection to the other suspects. The law enforcement officers highlight the personalities of the detectives on the case, including their focus and dedication. They also go into detail regarding the victims of the case and their family members who were traumatized by the ordeal.

Overall, Evil Genius season 1 episode 3 offers an in-depth look at the suspects involved in the PNC bank robbery in Erie. Through interviews and analysis of the people and their history, the episode provides insights into the investigation into these unusual crimes. From personally conducting interviews with the suspects, to documenting their movements and relationships with each other, the episode shines a detailed light into the mind of these people and the crime. Through its coverage, it provides the audience with an overload of information and will leave them with even more questions about the characters involved.