At the criminal trial for Kim Kardashian's robbery, three aging criminals express remorse: "With knowledge of expedient routes, maintaining a legitimate career proves challenging"
Three Aging Men, Tainted Pasts, and a Modern-Day Heist
Meet Yunice Abbas, a 71-year-old man battling the tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. "I've got Parkinson's," he admits. Marc Boyer, a 78-year-old man, apologizes in advance for his lapses in memory. "I've got Korsakoff syndrome, an early form of Alzheimer's. I've spent 60 years drinking, not counting my prison years," he elucidates. Didier Dubreucq, about to turn 70 in two months, is the only one who takes a seat. He's just come from a three-hour chemotherapy session for his recurrent lung cancer.
On April 29, these three men answered their personality interrogation in the Paris Criminal Court. They're on trial for their alleged roles in the infamous robbery of American television star Kim Kardashian. Unsurprisingly, they're not newcomers to the Criminal Court. Between them, they've spent close to 60 years behind bars for robberies, armed robberies, or drug trafficking. "My life has been a waste," laments Yunice Abbas. "Every time I took a step forward, I took ten steps back." "I've had a wasted life, that's all I can say, Mr. President," sighs Marc Boyer, correcting himself, "wasted for my children." Tears glisten in Didier Dubreucq's eyes: "I told my son, 'I hope you don't become like your father.' And I keep a close eye on him."
The BackgroundThese individuals have made headlines for their alleged involvement in Kim Kardashian's 2016 Paris robbery. Among them, Yunice Abbas has accepted his role, but sources don't mention Marc Boyer or Didier Dubreucq by name, though the trial encompasses 10 defendants in total.
The Key Player: Yunice AbbasIn the heist, Abbas acted as a lookout, securing the escape route by stationing himself in the reception area. He denies entering Kardashian's suite and claims his co-authorship of the 2021 book I Kidnapped Kim Kardashian was misrepresented. He planned to apologize during the trial, regretting the trauma he caused, not just because he was caught, but because there was "trauma." Abbas was arrested in 2017, spent 21 months in prison, and was released under judicial supervision, pending trial. The revenue from his book was suspended until the trial concludes.
The Ongoing TrialCharges against the defendants include armed robbery, kidnapping, and involvement in reselling stolen jewelry, with one piece, a diamond cross, recovered. Lawyers argue the case could be overshadowed by Kardashian’s celebrity status, stressing the accused are "simple" individuals admitting responsibility. They're referred to as "experienced, determined criminals," rejecting comparisons to "Robin Hoods." Additional defendants are charged with providing Kardashian’s location or participating in the Belgian resale operation. The trial is ongoing as of 2025, with Kardashian expected to testify.
In the ongoing 2025 trial for the infamous robbery of Kim Kardashian, Yunice Abbas, a 71-year-old man grappling with the tremors of Parkinson's disease, admits his role but denies entering Kardashian's suite. Marred by his lapses in memory due to Korsakoff syndrome, Marc Boyer, also 78, is another defendant who hasn't been mentioned by name, while Didier Dubreucq, nearing 70 and fresh from a three-hour chemotherapy session for lung cancer, completes the trio. This robbery isn't new territory for them, with charges spanning armed robberies, drug trafficking, and criminal court appearances occupying almost 60 years of their lives. Science and medical-conditions cast a poignant backdrop to the crime-and-justice saga, showcased in the general-news headlines about the heist, with Yunice Abbas expressing regret for the trauma he caused, acknowledging it was not just due to being caught, but because of the trauma itself.
