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TIL of the Dinner Set Gang, a jewelry heist ring ran by 2 Italian brother-in-laws who would burglarize wealthy couples homes for their jewels during dinner, leaving the rest of their homes deserted. Notable victims included The Flagler, Dupont and Pillsbury families as well as the pianist Liberace.

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