How Simple Mistakes Doomed the Grandpa Robbers in Kim Kardashian’s $10M Heist

Kim Kardashian’s 2016 Paris robbery still haunts her, but after nearly a decade, the so-called 'Grandpa Robbers' are finally facing justice.

May 4, 2025 - 21:05
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How Simple Mistakes Doomed the Grandpa Robbers in Kim Kardashian’s $10M Heist

It’s been nearly a decade since Kim Kardashian was bound, gagged, and held at gunpoint in a Paris hotel, with the assailants making off with millions in jewelry. But finally, the men accused of terrorizing the reality star are facing justice. In May 2025, the trial for the so-called “Grandpa Robbers” finally started after years of delays – a result of the complexities of international law, coronavirus interruptions, and defendant health problems. But as Kim prepares to take the stand, new details of the bizarre case have come out. It provides context as to why French authorities were able to make arrests so quickly.