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Roommate Wanted - Snap Classic

2025/3/20
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Brian Boucher's story unfolds as he shares his experience with a mysterious roommate named Don, who turns out to be a career criminal. The narrative explores the peculiarities of living with Don, the break-in incident, and the eventual suspicion and unraveling of Don's true identity.
  • Brian Boucher needed a roommate to afford his NYC apartment rent.
  • Don Williams, a ghostwriter, became Brian's roommate.
  • A break-in targeted Don's belongings, raising suspicions.
  • Police found no crime since nothing was reported stolen.
  • Brian discovered Don's criminal background through a laptop.
  • Don was involved in high-profile heists and robberies.
  • Brian eventually testified against Don in court.

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Brian’s desperate for cash, until a random ghost writer answers his Craigslist ad for a roommate. Now, he’s about to get more drama than he ever imagined. And a young, penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise.

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Roommate Wanted

Brian’s desperate for cash, until a random ghost writer answers his Craigslist ad for a roommate. Now, he’s about to get more drama than he ever imagined.

BIG thanks to Brian Boucher for sharing his story with Snap! Brian wrote about this experience in New York Magazine titled “My Roommate, The Diamond Thief.)” 

Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot.

The Kipling Hotel – Don Reed LIVE

A young, penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise.

Performed by Don Reed at Snap LIVE in San Francisco, CA. Music composed by Alex Mandel, performed by the Snap Judgment Players: Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick.

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