Bill Mason (born 1940 in

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who, in his 2004

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''Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief'', avers that he has stolen $35,000,000 in property from the private residences and hotel rooms, with targets including

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In popular culture

In 2007, the second story on the episode " Religious Prey: Greater Ministries Int'l / It Takes a Thief", of the television series ''

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'', covered his story, including extensive interviews with Mason. In 2010, ''Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief'' was optioned by

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CNN interview

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