The Thief Collector

Overview

In 1985, the priceless painting "Woman-Ochre" by Willem de Kooning disappeared from the University of Arizona Museum of Art, cut from its frame and lost in the Arizona desert. Fast forward 32 years, and the elusive artwork resurfaced in an unexpected location: the home of Jerry and Rita Alter in a quiet New Mexico town. Valued at an astounding $160 million, the discovery raises questions about the couple's past and the painting's mysterious journey back into the light.