Swallowing a Fortune: The Tiffany Thief Who Chooses to Defend Himself

A career criminal from Texas allegedly stole nearly $770,000 worth of diamond earrings from a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando by posing as a representative for an Orlando Magic player, only to swallow the evidence during his arrest. Now 33 years old and held without bond, Jaythan Gilder has rejected a plea deal and will represent himself at trial next month. This episode examines the brazen heist, Gilder’s extensive criminal history, and the significant risks of self-representation in a high-stakes felony case