
4 Investigates: Online sleuth ties 2 stolen paintings to suspected art thieves
In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre” painting was cut out of its frame. The painting was traced back to the home of Jerry and Rita Alter, a New Mexico couple. The question remained: If the Alters had stolen one painting, could they have stolen others?In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre” painting was cut out of…