Suspected mastermind of Kim Kardashian's $10 million Paris heist apparently passes away unexpectedly, potentially burying the secrets of the jewellery theft incident.
A fan favorite suspect in the high-profile Kim Kardashian $10 million heist is suddenly as dead as a doornail just days before the trial that would've tested his claims. Marceau Baum-Gertner, a 72-year-old criminal entrepreneur, was accused of being a 'super fence' for the infamous 2016 Parisian jewellery caper, which left the reality TV star frightened and vulnerable.
Rumored to have been in the pocket of dangerous mafia elements who had issued threats against him, Baum-Gertner was said to have been central to the gang's efforts to sell the stolen star's precious possessions, including her $4 million engagement ring, which remains missing till this day.
Known as Nez Râpé - the French equivalent of 'Rough Diamond' – Baum-Gertner was a leading figure in the Paris underworld, with a rap sheet that included convictions for handling stolen goods, forgery, and robbery. His arrest was initially a cause for anticipation for the upcoming trial, as he was set to stand alongside ten other suspects facing a variety of charges such as robbery, kidnapping, and participating in organized crime.
However, MailOnline has learned that Baum-Gertner, a professional mogul in criminal circles, passed away in Paris's 10th arrondissement on March 6. The exact cause of his demise remains a mystery, but an investigator with inside knowledge of the case reports that it was unexpected.
Following the suspect's death, there was initial confusion among the legal authorities, who believed Baum-Gertner was among the key defendants due to appear at the Paris Assizes next week. An official communiqué issued on March 14 does, however, list him as the fourth defendant scheduled to face trial. The French Justice Ministry's operational report describes the crimes Baum-Gertner had been accused of and confirms that Ms. Kardashian herself will be visiting Paris from Los Angeles to provide key testimony as the star prosecution witness at the highly anticipated trial.
Baum-Gertner, a seasoned criminal with a reputation for haggling for the highest possible prices for stolen goods, was plotting a comeback by attempting to clear his name in court. Prior to his passing, he was regularly reporting to the police under parole restrictions, living in Paris while maintaining a low profile despite the growing controversy surrounding his case.
The remaining key suspect in the Kim Kardashian heist is Yunice Abbas, a 71-year-old man who has publicly acknowledged his participation in the crime. Together with 9 others, Abbas faces charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, and organized crime, all related to the $10 million heist that gripped the world in 2016. As the trial commences on Monday, the fate of the accused hangs in the balance and enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding of more twists in the sensational case.
[1] Kardashian robbery trial: One suspect 'dead and two others on the run' - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10808371/Kardashian-robbery-trial-One-suspect-dead-two-others-run-gang-members-go-express-France.html
[2] Suspect in Kim Kardashian's Paris jewellery robbery dead - https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/celebrities/suspect-in-kim-kardashian-s-paris-jewellery-robbery-dead/ar-BB1z0I3A
[3] Kim Kardashian to testify at Paris trial over 2016 jewellery heist - https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/kim-kardashian-to-testify-at-paris-trial-over-2016-jewelry-heist-2022-03-18/
[4] Accused Kim Kardashian robbers await trial in Paris - https://www.dw.com/en/accused-kim-kardashian-robbers-await-trial-in-paris/a-58637813
- The fan favorite suspect in the high-profile Kim Kardashian heist, Marceau Baum-Gertner, is now deceased, just days before the trial that would've tested his claims.
- Baum-Gertner, the central figure in the Paris underworld with a long criminal record, was rumored to have been in the pocket of dangerous mafia elements accused of selling Kim Kardashian's precious possessions, including her $4 million engagement ring.
- The remaining key suspect in the Kim Kardashian heist, Yunice Abbas, faces charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, and organized crime, in relation to the $10 million heist that gripped the world in 2016.
- Kim Kardashian herself will be visiting Paris from Los Angeles to provide key testimony as the star prosecution witness at the highly anticipated trial.
- Baum-Gertner was reportedly planning to clear his name in court and was regularly reporting to the police under parole restrictions before his passing.
- Following the sudden demise of Baum-Gertner, there was initial confusion among the legal authorities, but he was listed as the fourth defendant scheduled to face trial in the Paris Assizes.
- As the trial commences on Monday, the fate of the accused hangs in the balance and enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding of more twists in the sensational case, which combines elements of general-news, crime-and-justice, entertainment, and even a touch of mystery, as the exact cause of Baum-Gertner's death remains unknown.
