Madison Elizabeth Hogan is an award-winning journalist and content strategist based in metro Atlanta. A graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, her writing has appeared in Yahoo News, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and the Marietta Daily Journal, among others. She’s the host of Robbery, Inc., a narrative true crime podcast that unpacks a 1974 Georgia bank heist through archival research, immersive storytelling, and incisive wit.
In the series finale of Robbery, Inc., host Madison Hogan delves into the later years of Morris Lynn Johnson, a bank robber whose life was defined by bold heists, repeated escapes, and a strict personal code. Through the memories of his niece Leah and a walk through the streets of Marietta, the story reveals a man shaped by risk, loyalty, and a world that had changed beyond recognition.
Host Madison Elizabeth Hogan sits down with Leah Johnson, niece of Morris Lynn Johnson, to hear her first-hand memories of growing up in a family tied to bank robberies and prison escapes. Leah’s stories reveal the charm, contradictions, and enduring loyalties of two brothers who lived outside the law.
In this episode, host Madison Elizabeth Hogan unpacks the rumors surrounding the 1974 Cobb Exchange Bank burglary in Marietta, Georgia, and the long-held belief that safe deposit boxes were the real target. Through interviews, court records, and local lore, she explores how jokes became legend and what the truth may actually be.
In Part 2 of Episode 4, we trace the criminal legacy of Morris Lynn Johnson, a career bank robber and escape artist whose bold heists and prison breaks earned him a place on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. From small-town Indiana to the Cobb Exchange vault in Georgia, Johnson’s story reveals a life of charm, chaos, and relentless pursuit.
In this episode of Robbery, Inc., host Madison Hogan unpacks the origin story of Morris Lynn Johnson, the man behind the Cobb Exchange Bank burglary. As investigators piece together a trail of fake names, stolen vehicles, and eyewitness accounts, Johnson emerges as a career criminal with a growing rap sheet and a talent for escape. His actions would soon land him on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list.
