The Barefoot Bandit: Colton Harris-Moore's Extraordinary Crime Spree and Survival Saga | E 150

In this episode of The Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh dive into the captivating and unbelievable modern American survival saga of Colton Harris Moore, better known as the Barefoot Bandit. The story spans years and involves Colton's transformation from a troubled child in Kamaino Island, Washington, to a legendary airplane-stealing outlaw. Despite leaving incriminating clues, like cartoon footprints and selfies at crime scenes, Colton managed to evade authorities for years using impressive survival skills he taught himself from books and YouTube videos. His escapades included crashing stolen planes, evading traditional and sophisticated tracking methods, and even causing a stir in the Bahamas. Colton's unusual methods and survival instincts gained him a following and turned him into a folk hero. The episode concludes with reflections on the systemic failures that may push talented individuals like Colton towards crime, and updates on Colton's current life following his release from prison.