In a case that garnered global attention and raised serious safety concerns for tourists, ten individuals associated with a group dubbed the "grandpa robbers" began their trial on Monday in Paris. The defendants face charges related to the violent robbery of reality TV icon Kim Kardashian, which occurred during Paris Fashion Week in October 2016.
Trial Commences for 'Grandpa Robbers' Involved in Kim Kardashian's 2016 Jewelry Heist
Trial Commences for 'Grandpa Robbers' Involved in Kim Kardashian's 2016 Jewelry Heist
A decade later, the notorious robbery of Kim Kardashian is in the spotlight as ten suspects take to trial in Paris.
Kardashian, who was staying at a mansion, was forcibly gagged, bound, and threatened with a firearm as robbers made off with jewelry valued at approximately $9 million. The audacity of the crime shocked the public and reignited worries for safety in a city still recovering from recent terrorist incidents. According to prosecutors, the mastermind of this crime comprises elderly criminals, with some of the accused in their 70s.
During the heist, five assailants, disguised in police attire and wearing masks, stormed the residence. They coerced a night watchman to lead them to Kardashian's suite, where they restrained her while hastily stealing her jewels, including her iconic diamond engagement ring. Their escape was executed within mere minutes, utilizing foot and bicycle routes.
Despite extensive police involvement, most of the stolen jewels remain missing. Nonetheless, investigators managed to collect crucial DNA evidence, particularly from the zip ties used during the assault, which ultimately aided in arresting several suspects months later. Prosecutors revealed that many of those apprehended were seasoned criminals, some aged in their 50s and 60s, signaling a dramatic shift in the profiles of thieves in contemporary heists.
During the heist, five assailants, disguised in police attire and wearing masks, stormed the residence. They coerced a night watchman to lead them to Kardashian's suite, where they restrained her while hastily stealing her jewels, including her iconic diamond engagement ring. Their escape was executed within mere minutes, utilizing foot and bicycle routes.
Despite extensive police involvement, most of the stolen jewels remain missing. Nonetheless, investigators managed to collect crucial DNA evidence, particularly from the zip ties used during the assault, which ultimately aided in arresting several suspects months later. Prosecutors revealed that many of those apprehended were seasoned criminals, some aged in their 50s and 60s, signaling a dramatic shift in the profiles of thieves in contemporary heists.
