The morning after the robbery that shocked the world, burglar Yunice Abbas found himself facing an unexpected television headline: Kim Kardashian had been robbed at gunpoint in a luxury Paris apartment. The crime, described as a last job before retirement, would lead to Abbas' arrest just months later, alongside several elderly accomplices, now humorously labeled “grandpa robbers” by French media.
On the fateful night of October 2, 2016, Abbas and his crew—some in their 60s—used disguises and a gun to storm Kardashian’s hotel suite. Despite their frightening entrance, one major oversight was their lack of awareness about who they were robbing. Observing the Paris fashion scene, they were unaware of Kardashian's fame and consequently underestimated the severity of their crime.
As they inflicted terror on Kardashian, demanding her jewelry—including a $4 million engagement ring—mistakes were abundant. While the robbers fled both on foot and bicycles, they left behind a trail of evidence, including DNA that led to their arrests just months later. Despite the chaos, one of the robbers dropped valuable jewels during their getaway, which were later found by a passerby.
The subsequent investigation revealed that the gang had potentially received tips about Kardashian's whereabouts, leading to speculations around accomplices in the transportation business. In the upcoming trial, which has already drawn significant public interest due to the nature of the crime, they will face justice nearly nine years after the heist occurred.
Kardashian herself has publicly recounted her traumatic experience, leading to changes in her lifestyle and security measures. As the trial approaches, the clash between the robbers' outdated methods and Kardashian's modern celebrity life serves as a striking reminder of the unpredictable intersections in today's world. For Abbas and his crew, this heist remains a pivotal chapter, framed by a fateful mixture of thrills, tensions, and twists of fate.
On the fateful night of October 2, 2016, Abbas and his crew—some in their 60s—used disguises and a gun to storm Kardashian’s hotel suite. Despite their frightening entrance, one major oversight was their lack of awareness about who they were robbing. Observing the Paris fashion scene, they were unaware of Kardashian's fame and consequently underestimated the severity of their crime.
As they inflicted terror on Kardashian, demanding her jewelry—including a $4 million engagement ring—mistakes were abundant. While the robbers fled both on foot and bicycles, they left behind a trail of evidence, including DNA that led to their arrests just months later. Despite the chaos, one of the robbers dropped valuable jewels during their getaway, which were later found by a passerby.
The subsequent investigation revealed that the gang had potentially received tips about Kardashian's whereabouts, leading to speculations around accomplices in the transportation business. In the upcoming trial, which has already drawn significant public interest due to the nature of the crime, they will face justice nearly nine years after the heist occurred.
Kardashian herself has publicly recounted her traumatic experience, leading to changes in her lifestyle and security measures. As the trial approaches, the clash between the robbers' outdated methods and Kardashian's modern celebrity life serves as a striking reminder of the unpredictable intersections in today's world. For Abbas and his crew, this heist remains a pivotal chapter, framed by a fateful mixture of thrills, tensions, and twists of fate.
