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Chambermaid’s bite uncovers 1926 Chantilly pink diamond theft
culture1 month ago

Chambermaid’s bite uncovers 1926 Chantilly pink diamond theft

In 1926 two amateur thieves looted Château de Chantilly’s museum, including the Grand Condé pink diamond. A hungry Paris chambermaid, Suzanne Schiltz, bit into an apple found in the suspects’ suitcase and cracked open a clue by revealing the missing diamond, helping police seize the loot and arrest the culprits. The pink diamond will go on public display for the 100th anniversary, with gemologists compiling an “identity card” of its unique properties to deter resale amid ongoing concerns about high-profile art and gem robberies.

via CNN|
#chantilly#conde-diamond#culture
Jewel-heist suspect self-departs, stunning prosecutors and derailing US case
crime8 months ago

Jewel-heist suspect self-departs, stunning prosecutors and derailing US case

Federal immigration authorities allowed Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, a suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist that prosecutors say could be the largest in U.S. history, to deport himself to South America in December, stunning prosecutors who planned to bring him to trial. Flores, one of seven charged in 2022, faced up to 15 years if convicted. He pleaded not guilty, and ICE deported him after he requested voluntary departure, amid questions about an immigration detainer and whether the case should be dismissed. Prosecutors oppose dismissal but seek it without prejudice, keeping the door open to future prosecution. Victims and Brink’s say the case leaves them without closure as the criminal proceedings are disrupted by the immigration process, in a scenario described as highly unusual for such a major case.

via The Guardian|
#crime#deportation#ice
Deported Suspect Halts U.S.'s Largest Jewelry Heist Trial
crime8 months ago

Deported Suspect Halts U.S.'s Largest Jewelry Heist Trial

A man among seven charged in the 2022 Brinks jewelry heist—valued at about $100 million—is deported to Ecuador after being in ICE custody, effectively stalling the federal case. Prosecutors say Flores chose voluntary departure to avoid prosecution, while his defense argues the government facilitated his removal; prosecutors may refile if he returns to the U.S., and the judge has not yet ruled on dismissal. Victims lament the lack of closure as the case remains unresolved.

via latimes.com|
#brinks-heist#crime#deportation
Seven Men Indicted in Largest U.S. Jewelry Heist
crime1 year ago

Seven Men Indicted in Largest U.S. Jewelry Heist

Seven individuals have been charged in connection with what prosecutors call the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, involving the theft of $100 million worth of jewelry from an armored truck in California in July 2022. The scheme involved stalking and robbing truck drivers, with some suspects previously targeting other drivers, and authorities have recovered some stolen jewelry. The accused face multiple federal charges, with potential sentences up to 20 years in prison.

via CNN|
#california#crime#federal-charges
Massive $100M Jewelry Heist in U.S. History Involving Diamonds, Gold, and Watches
crime1 year ago

Massive $100M Jewelry Heist in U.S. History Involving Diamonds, Gold, and Watches

A group of seven men was charged with orchestrating the largest jewelry heist in US history, stealing over $100 million worth of jewelry from a Brinks truck in California in 2022, along with several other cargo thefts, through a highly organized operation that involved scouting, tailing trucks, and careful planning. Investigators used surveillance footage and cellphone data to identify and apprehend the suspects, who face significant prison sentences.

via USA Today|
#crime#federal-charges#investigation