John Seybold (criminal)

John Seybold (criminal)

John Seybold (born 1919) is an American former jewel thief who authored "The Home Invaders: Confessions of a Cat Burglar" under the pen name Frank Hohimer. The book was used as the basis for the 1981 film "Thief", starring James Caan. As Hohimer, Seybold served as the technical advisor on the film's Chicago set, with FBI warrants outstanding. Seybold is currently imprisoned at South Woods State Prison in New Jersey.

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* [http://www.fast-rewind.com/thief.htm Trivia: "Thief"] (Fast Rewind)
* [http://www.msubillings.edu/lin/LIN/423Control/423Readings/Graying.day4b.htm Old Prisoners Speak Out] ( [http://www.apbnews.com/ APBnews.com] )
* [http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/famous/valerie_percy/9.html Crime Library: John Seybold]


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