In January 2012, Christian Gerhartsreiter was charged with murder, revealing the extent of his deception as a conman who posed as a Rockefeller heir.
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In January 2012, Christian Gerhartsreiter was charged with murder, revealing the extent of his deception as a conman who posed as a Rockefeller heir.
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Christian Gerhartsreiter lived in a $2 million townhouse in New Hampshire after moving from Upper Bavaria. He took on various identities, notably claiming to be Clark Rockefeller, an heir to the Rockefeller family. In January 2012, he was charged with murder, revealing the depth of his fraud. Interviews with people who encountered Gerhartsreiter depict his rise and eventual fall as one of America's notable conmen. Director Louise Osmond presents this account of deception and ambition.
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Why Watch
- Meet Christian Gerhartsreiter, the notorious conman.
- Find out how he posed as Clark Rockefeller.
- See the impact of his deception on victims.
Did You Know
- Christian Gerhartsreiter was from a small village in Upper Bavaria.
- He lived in a $2 million townhouse in New Hampshire.
- Gerhartsreiter was charged with murder in January 2012.
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Who is Christian Gerhartsreiter?
Christian Gerhartsreiter is a conman from Upper Bavaria who assumed multiple identities, most notably that of Clark Rockefeller.
What was the outcome of Christian Gerhartsreiter's deception?
In January 2012, Christian Gerhartsreiter was charged with murder, which exposed the extent of his deception.
What was the value of the townhouse where Gerhartsreiter lived?
Christian Gerhartsreiter lived in a $2 million townhouse in New Hampshire.
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