Kim Kardashian Robbery Suspect Dies Days Before Trial

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A suspect in Kim Kardashian’s 2016 robbery has died.

In my role as a lifestyle expert, I’m keeping you updated on the latest developments regarding the ongoing trial of the Kardashians’ alleged attackers. As the proceedings commenced in a Paris courtroom on April 28th, it was confirmed that one of the defendants in this case has unfortunately passed away. This information comes directly from The New York Times.

Furthermore, it was ruled in court that another suspect was too unwell to undergo a trial, as reported by the source.

TopMob News has reached out to Kim’s rep but has not received a comment.

10 other suspects, often referred to as The Grandpa Gang by the French media due to their advanced age at the time of the crime, are currently being charged with robbery and kidnapping. They allegedly orchestrated an incident where a reality star was silenced, tied up, and confined to the bathroom of her hotel room while robbers made off with jewelry worth millions of dollars, as reported by NBC News.

The trial is scheduled to continue until May 23, with Kim, who is 44 years old, expected to testify on May 13. Her lawyer, Michael Rhodes, shared with NBC News that his client holds immense gratitude and esteem for the French judicial system. He stated that she has been given exceptional respect by the French authorities.

Earlier, Rhodes mentioned that she would save her statement for the court and jury, but before that, she had already shared her memory of the incident on an episode of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” in 2017.

In her conversation with Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, Kim conveyed that she felt as though they were planning to betray her, using the words, “I thought they were going to stab me in the back.” She added that the situation left her feeling trapped and distressed, expressing, “It’s unbearable to even think about it.

Since the robbery, Kim has additionally talked about the lasting effects that enduring such a traumatic event has had on her.

In an episode of The Kardashians in 2024, her therapist remarked, “You believe that staying calm is your greatest strength. I think, however, that due to past traumas, you’ve become so numb that you’re essentially stuck in a state of readiness – either fight or flight.” She later added, “One time in your life, you remained calm during a difficult situation, and it worked out for you. That’s why you tend to choose calmness in all situations.

However, during a private conversation, Kim, who credited her low-key personality for survival, pondered if she had embraced the saying a little too passionately.

She mused, ‘Perhaps I’ve allowed things to become overly tranquil, making me vulnerable to others exploiting my tranquility. Alternatively, could it be that I am gradually becoming more mechanistic and emotionless?’

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2025-04-29 00:50