The owner of an Ohio sports collectibles shop was found shot to death Monday with his hands tied behind his back. Police in Akron say a friend discovered the 54-year-old Patrick Feeney on the floor of Bernie’s Shaver Shop and Collectibles on East Exchange Street. The case is being investigated as a homicide, according to media in northeast Ohio that have been covering the … [Read more...]
Mastro Employee Changes Plea
Former Mastro Auctions employee William Boehm is expected to plead guilty to making false statements to FBI investigators. A change of plea hearing was set for next Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Boehm, who worked in IT for Mastro, was indicted two years ago and had been slated to go to trial next month. He was facing charges of not being truthful to agents investigating … [Read more...]
Former Mastro Exec Pleads Guilty
The Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Legendary Auctions pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud in a Chicago federal courtroom on Tuesday. According to the Chicago Tribune, Mark Theotikos admitted to having a role in the practices of Mastro Auctions during his employment there that led to indictments against former company CEO Bill Mastro, President Doug Allen … [Read more...]
Punk Steals Grandpa’s Autographed Ruth Baseball
Police in Ocean Pines, Md., arrested three men and a female juvenile earlier this month for burglary and theft after an autographed Babe Ruth baseball and other collectibles were stolen from a man's home. The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation worked with the Ocean Pines PD to arrest the four individuals after they tried to pawn it to local pawnshops and jewelers. … [Read more...]
Atlanta TV Station’s Undercover Autograph Investigation
You wouldn't think it would be that hard. Telling a real autograph from one that's simply printed on a poster? Apparently, some fans don't look that closely. You also wouldn't think someone would be able to make a profit from selling Georgia Southern autographed items. Apparently, that's not true. In the first of a two-part series, Atlanta's Fox 5 TV uses undercover … [Read more...]
Ex-Clubbie Indicted Over Massive Memorabilia Haul
Longtime New York Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels has been indicted on charges that he stole almost $2.3 million worth of on- field and game-used Mets memorabilia and collectibles in 2007. Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly made the announcement Wednesday. In addition to the theft charges … [Read more...]