Didier Dubreucq, aged 69, one of the "grandpa robbers" convicted for the 2016 theft of Kim Kardashian's jewelry, has died from lung cancer after a brief battle with the disease, as reported by French media.
'Grandpa Robber' Involved in Kim Kardashian Heist Passes Away After Conviction
'Grandpa Robber' Involved in Kim Kardashian Heist Passes Away After Conviction
Didier Dubreucq, one of the defendants in the infamous heist of Kim Kardashian, dies just a month following his trial verdict.
Article text: Didier Dubreucq, 69, one of the individuals implicated in the dramatic jewelry heist from reality television star Kim Kardashian, has passed away just a month after being found guilty in a high-profile trial. According to recent reports from French media, Dubreucq had been suffering from lung cancer and undergoing chemotherapy while in custody leading up to the trial.
In May, he was convicted, along with seven other accomplices, for their roles in a notorious theft that occurred nearly a decade ago. During the trial, Dubreucq professed his innocence, claiming it was a case of mistaken identity, stating, "I had nothing to do with this." He was absent from the courtroom during the sentencing phase due to his medical condition but was ultimately sentenced to seven years in prison, of which five were suspended. Notably, he did not serve additional time following the ruling, having already completed two years in pre-trial detention.
The trial laid bare the horrifying details of the heist, where Kardashian was held at gunpoint, an ordeal she described as one of the most terrifying experiences of her life. The group, referred to as the "grandpa robbers" due to their advanced ages, managed to steal approximately $10 million worth of jewelry from the reality star, including a $4 million engagement ring from her then-husband, rapper Kanye West.
Following the verdict, Kardashian shared the psychological toll the incident took on her and her family, calling it a life-altering experience. Three additional members of the robbery gang were also sentenced to up to eight years in prison but were similarly spared further time due to prior detention. The presiding judge, David De Pas, noted that the health concerns of those involved played a significant role in the decisions regarding incarceration.
In May, he was convicted, along with seven other accomplices, for their roles in a notorious theft that occurred nearly a decade ago. During the trial, Dubreucq professed his innocence, claiming it was a case of mistaken identity, stating, "I had nothing to do with this." He was absent from the courtroom during the sentencing phase due to his medical condition but was ultimately sentenced to seven years in prison, of which five were suspended. Notably, he did not serve additional time following the ruling, having already completed two years in pre-trial detention.
The trial laid bare the horrifying details of the heist, where Kardashian was held at gunpoint, an ordeal she described as one of the most terrifying experiences of her life. The group, referred to as the "grandpa robbers" due to their advanced ages, managed to steal approximately $10 million worth of jewelry from the reality star, including a $4 million engagement ring from her then-husband, rapper Kanye West.
Following the verdict, Kardashian shared the psychological toll the incident took on her and her family, calling it a life-altering experience. Three additional members of the robbery gang were also sentenced to up to eight years in prison but were similarly spared further time due to prior detention. The presiding judge, David De Pas, noted that the health concerns of those involved played a significant role in the decisions regarding incarceration.
