The Texas Accountant That Embezzled $17 Million | Katy Vine of Texas Monthly | Tiny Talks Austin

Recorded on June 11th, 2024 at Austin School of Film in Austin, TX.
Katy Vine, Executive Editor at Texas Monthly, delves into the intriguing case of Sandy Jenkins, an accountant who embezzled $17 million from the Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas. Over eight years, Jenkins lived a lavish lifestyle, funded by stolen funds, seeking to elevate his status among Corsicana's elite. Despite his eventual capture and imprisonment, Jenkins admitted he'd relive his actions for the recognition it brought him, revealing the not uncommon desire for acceptance and respect within a community.
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