The Greek Robin Hood Who Kidnapped Billionaires and Escaped Prison in a Helicopter

In the craggy peaks of Greece, a modern outlaw proves that you can rob a bank, kidnap a billionaire, and still be the most beloved man in the mountains. This is the story of Vassilis Paleokostas: the 'Robin Hood' who treats his hostages like guests and uses a helicopter as his preferred get-out-of-jail-free card. Sources for this episode include: “The Uncatchable” (BBC) A Normal Life: The Autobiography of Vassilis Palaiokostas by Vassilis Palaiokostas Outlaws: The Good Thief (iHeartRadio) Keep up with Killer Stories! Instagram: @killerstoriespod TikTok: @killerstoriespod X: @killerstorieshq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices