The Story Told Around the World

The story of Jerry and Rita Alter, two seemingly ordinary schoolteachers who were actually notorious thieves, has taken the media by storm. It has been covered extensively in popular newspapers and media websites, with numerous articles and videos shedding light on their double life.

A de Kooning, a Theft and an Enduring Mystery – The New York Times

Retired teachers with $100m stolen De Kooning painting had two other works in their collection | Daily Mail Online

Teacher Couple Suspected in $100 Million de Kooning Theft May Have Stolen More Art

A small-town couple left behind a stolen painting worth over $100 million — and a big mystery – The Washington Post

Did This Couple Steal a $160 Million de Kooning? | Smithsonian

The mystery of a small-town couple who left behind a stolen painting worth over $100m | The Independent | The Independent

Jerome and Rita Alter: Secret life of $160m De Kooning art thieves

Was This Mild-Mannered Schoolteacher Couple Behind the Unsolved Heist of a $160 Million de Kooning Painting?

Who stole the de Kooning? Clues emerge in theft of $100M ‘Woman-Ochre’

Did Two Schoolteachers Pull Off the Heist of a Major de Kooning? A Documentary Explores Their Possible Double Lives

Decades after a mysterious heist, a badly damaged de Kooning painting is finally restored | CNN

Who were Jerry and Rita Alter? Missing de Kooning found in couple’s home

Unsolved Arizona mystery: de Kooning painting valued at $100 million missing for 30 years

The ‘ordinary’ Jewish retirees behind a $160M art heist – and who knows what else | The Times of Israel

Commentary: The Getty restores a stolen De Kooning painting – Los Angeles Times

Yet, question remains...

Who were Jerry and Rita Alter? How did they keep their secret hidden their entire life?