
Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America's Most Famous Pair of Shoes (2025) : 1x3
Episode 3
Min.
Overview
The final episode focuses on the breakthrough that led to the recovery of the priceless slippers. It details the sting operation carried out by the FBI in Minneapolis that finally brought the search to an end. This episode also reveals the identity of the thief, a man who had a long history of crime but was dying and decided to confess to the theft as his "one last score." It is also revealed that he had no idea of the shoes' cultural significance and believed the "rubies" were real, only to be disappointed when he found out they were glass. The episode concludes by showing how the recovered slippers were eventually sold for a record-breaking price at auction.