The Santa Claus Bank Robbery: A Texas True Crime

When
12/11/2025
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Austin State Hospital, 4110 Guadalupe, Building 626, Austin TX 78751

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The Santa Claus Bank Robbery: A Texas True Crime

WHEN: Thursday December 11, 2025 11:45 AM - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Austin State Hospital

4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin TX

Building 626 [map]

Thomas Goodman
Introduced by Lion Jean McArthur

When Santa Claus entered a Texas bank just before Christmas in 1927, no one expected him to pull a gun. The fake white beard hid his identity from his neighbors while he and three others took everything. Their easy heist went sideways fast.

About our Speaker:

Thomas Goodman first ran across the story of the Santa Claus Bank Robbery when he lived in the small Texas county where it all took place. He currently lives in Austin, where he has been able to conduct extensive research on the true crime at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The Last Man is his first novel.

Lunch is available for $15.00 Please register so we know how much to order.

Assorted sandwiches: Turkey & Gruyere; Turkey & Provolone; Roast Beef and Swiss; Smoked Ham & Swiss; Curried Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad
Sandwich with Gluten Free Bread (Turkey & Provolone and/or Smoked Ham & Swiss).
Chef Salad with ham & turkey or Greek Salad (vegetarian)

All sandwiches come with lettuce and tomato. Mustard and mayo on the side.

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