The Greatest Thief You've Never Heard Of | Hidden Stories
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2023
- When you think about the most successful robberies/heists, you probably envision these large, super meticulously planned operations. They're usually going to be done at night under the cover of darkness, and cmon. We all know there HAS to be at least 8 team members each with their own unique skill set.
But sometimes, life has a tendency of being a lot simpler, yet somehow, even more interesting and bizarre than movies can make things out to be…
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Hey everyone! Starting next Wednesday (October 4th), all future Hidden Stories will be migrating to a new, separate channel for clarity and simplicity. All of the current stories will still remain up on this channel, but all new videos moving forward will be posted on the new "Hidden Stories" RUclips channel here: www.youtube.com/@hiddenstoriesYT. If you want to continue keeping up with the weekly stories and my Hidden Stories series, subscribe to this new channel ✌
its absolutely insane to me that your stories only get around 10k-30k views even after weeks
these are one of if not the best stories on youtube and you must take insane amount of editing and researching and you only get very little attention compared to the other true crime/mystery story tellers
Its because his channel is optimized for shorts, His shorts get alot more views.
@@TheGamer-un1ys Plus he just started the longer stories.
The algorithm is only showing people his shorts bc of how his channel is built. Furthermore he has only been making long videos for like a month and only has 4 or 5 of them. In time they will eventually get more views but there are story tellers like Mr ballen who have hundreds of stories and have been doing them for 5-10 years to get their views up. You gotta just respect the process, they’re not going to instantly go viral
Wow. I was hoping they were going to try and put them back. It kind of hurts that they destroyed all that artwork
Stefan's mother deserves so much longer in prison. She is the real immoral person in this story, Stefan didn't intend to destroy works of art and peices of history, he wanted to admire them for what they were.
yeah
He wouldn’t have wanted them to kinda sad that our society doesn’t work for everyone but what can I do, I’m just a parrot
@@Jayden89117he was so devastated when his family destroyed his stolen relics that he was placed on suicide watch. Andy said that in the video.
... Stefan's mother was protecting her idiot of a son. Regardless of all that history she wasted she just continued playing clean up for a man child who couldn't control himself... That's what happens when you enable people to let them think entitled behavior are ok. So the real victim is his mother and girlfriend and I guess any human that appreciates art.. he himself destroyed the art with his actions. The art was as safe from any degradation right where it was. Don't show sympathy for people like him it only validates other idiots with that train of thought.
Ahhh! As an art lover myself, I teared up when they burned the priceless paintings. 😭
You did a great job covering this story, Andy. I love your channel!
Tbh art doesn't really matter much. The money spent on it could be used for much better purposes. If someone wants to be an artist, then fine, but don't overvalued it where a painting that I can make an ai replicate in 2 minutes is worth 500 million
@@quanicybynoe8628 It's not about the money value, some ugly nonsensical modern art are much more expensive. It's about pieces of art so outstanding that generations of people put all efforts to preserve them and pass them on to us, are turned into ashes because an old mother did not want to spend a few months in jail.
You should definitely have a show, or even just a small series of these - THEY'RE SO GOOD! Definitely better than the average show on discovery, history or natgeo.
that’s a massive compliment, thank you! 😄 maybe some day haha
Andy Jiang to replace the History channel plsss 😂
@@dmvmeu7140lol his voice is so much more pleasing than the voice overs in history channels idk why 😂
What happened to Catherine? She denied knowing about his heists, but we know that she was with him by this story, so how did they find out she was indeed aware of his crimes?
That’s what I’m wondering. They would have caught her for sure after the story came out, so how did she only get 1 day?
I thought the same thing too
I think it’s because of lack of evidence or because there’s no confession and the guy himself admitted she didn’t know. The fact that she knew and helped him are just technically not able to be proven 100%. They probably shared the story with someone and that someone shared to someone else wich wouldn’t count as evidence. I’m not sure tho that’s just what I guess happened
Even though I'm only halfway through the video, I'm absolutely loving this video! Keep up the great work - I hope you get more recognition for your Hidden Stories!
I've always enjoyed your shorts, as you got a talent for storytelling, but these long form videos really allow you to expand on those storytelling capabilities.
all I'm saying is that you've switched into long form content really well (honestly wish I did it that well LOL) and your content has only got better. keep up the good content and keep telling us these stories, Andy!
Please don’t stop making these long videos! I love the way you tell stories on such interesting topics!
She burned them?!!!!!? Omg!!!!!! At least they got most of the stuff out of the canal. If he was already caught, then what the hell did it matter if they found them!??! That just makes me want to cry, or scream, or hit someone or something! All that one of a kind history. It's just too messed up. I'm glad his mom got in some trouble for destroying it all. That was crazy!!!!!
They probably didn't know that he confessed. But ruining all that art was terrible.
Awesome story. Heartbreaking that they destroyed so many priceless works.
*Your delivery of the stories is as perfect as can be, I had suggested after your first that you slow down your pacing and you’ve done that beautifully, there’s nothing else I can see that can be improved. Can’t wait for the next one. Thanks for the hard work.
OMG I didnt see that twist coming. That is painful. 😢
i LOVE these longger stories i dont know why less people watch it i hope you get more recognition in these type of content
i found your channel a couple months ago and almost everytime you upload a video/shorts i will watch them as soon as i can
Noooo! My heart bleeds for the paintings, Im an artist myself, thinking about their fate is deeply upsetting..
RUclips seriously needs to push this channel up the algorithm. Andy's narration never ceases to be interesting.
Keep up the fantastic work man!
Mr. Ballen's spirit son. Your story telling reminds me of him and he's a boss. Once again, great job.
I absolutely love your shorts, and I am sooo happy that you are doing long stories, too. It's always something I haven't heard of and I really enjoy them. Your channel will continue to grow as more people spread the word. Wonderful job!!! Keep it up. Please. Lol
I respect him. He stole the art because he actually appreciated it.
The mom not only made herself an accomplice but helped destroy most of the pieces.
It feels like Stephane wanted to get caught, addictions feel bad. Reminds me of that scene from Catch Me if You Can where Frank cries, “Stop me, please stop me”.
Very similar.
Omg! My eyes almost popped out of my head when you told us what the mom and gf did. How horrible!!!
Andy you have a great talent in drawing people into your cool stories. You find the stories that are so untold, and are so captivating! I'm hooked!
The mentality of the musuem security towards robberies during daytime reminds me of the Spongebob episode where Patrick and Spongebob played hide and seek, but of all the places to look Spongebob never imagined Patrick would hide at home.
I pre thumbs up all of your videos...I legit already know I'm going to like it
I didn't realize how much I loved your Hidden Stories series until I watched my very first long not too long ago. These are awesome and I love listening to them in the background!!
Your video editing between this video and one of the first “long story” videos I listened to is noticeably improved. Great video bud.
Perfect 👌👌👌
Needs as much popularity as ur amazing daily shorts
Fun fact: having an uncontrollable urge to steal is called kleptomania
His mom: *burns hundred year old paintings worth millions of dollars to destroy the evidence*
Later: the whole story gets put on youtube
I wait for these videos every week. Your work is awesome keep it up.
Andy, That was really interesting! Thanks for telling us in such an entertaining way!. I love your videos!
Love the way u tell stories!!!
At some point they should have diagnosed him as a
Kleptomaniac
I thought the same, but apparently since he specifically selected everything he stole rather than just blindly stealing things he doesn’t fit the criteria for kleptomania
@@andyyjiang wow it's only since these hidden stories that I've found out I've been pronouncing your surname wrong this entire time
I've been watching Andy forever ❤ I'm so glad he took this step, your stories are awesome ❤
I love these videos Andy, keep up the great work!
imagine being one of the richest 250 people on the planet and still broke
Extremely interested! Thank you for this latest 😊
One of the most underrated channels of RUclips
Great video!
Even though I had heard of this story from the youtuber Brew, I still really enjoyed this video and am confused how it only got 10k views. Really great video, keep up the great work!
Wow, this video was really captivating and interesting, so surreal to hear about this knowing it happened not all that long ago
These are some of the best videos I’ve ever seen and there only pulling 25k veiws like how
Hey Andy, love the content
I actually gasped and shout 'NO!' when I found out that his mother burnt those items.
That's absolutely shocking.
Andy you’re a fantastic narrator 😊
very fascinating!!!
Great Job!!!!
As a french, I never heard of him.
Thanks for the story.
Love your videos, like to see more.
I love Andy Jiang comment sections, everyone here is so nice 😊❤. Hope everyone is having a nice day and thanks Andy for bringing us together :D
So excited for Wednesday mornings now!!
Love the intro!
I've already heard this but this covers more facts that the other youtube missed
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Ohhh ~ it just crushed my soul when those 66 paintings went up in flames.
Yeah, that blow to his heart is just covetousness, lol 😅
This would be a good movie
Wow unbelievable!
Cutiosity Stream without the fee😊😊😊 THANK YOU, LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!!
Hurts my soul that all that artwork was burnt
They deserved a harder sentence for the destruction of those priceless works
Pure insanity! Thanks for the story. True shame it was all destroyed
You really want for this I did enjoy your stories your your videos
12:23 "never steal from switzerland" or maybe never walk right out in front of a police station with a priceless painting tucked under your arm
You are a very good actor or presenter or whatever. Good video. Peace Out
Interesting.
I have a question, if Stefan never confessed that Catherine was his partner in crime then how did you came to know that she is his partner or is it just a theory
He has a Wikipedia page with more details.
Im truly sad about the destruction
Wow😯😯
One man did all that?!
That's crazy bro
21:27 “unreal true stories” 💀
That mom deserved far more than a few months. While stealing is horrible you know that he treated the art extremely well and added to their already rich history and who doesnt appreciate hearing about a piece of art that was once stolen. The big downside being the finanial loss to the institutions that were stolen from.
I feel more pissed off that they destroyed the art more than the fact that they stole it... 😢
WHYYYY DID HE NOT PUT THEM BACKKK AND THEY DESTROYED ALL THAT ART WORK😨😤
Finally i clicked to view your channel
I mean, he was confident in his skills, and he put them to “good” use
The burning of those paintings thoooo 😭
The most precious thing in his life, he overlooked because of his love for art and theft. She warned him and clearly loved him, but realised he'd never change.
The greatest thief is the one you never knew of
Whenever i heared a good theft or prison break story i always feel upset while watching it that finally they are going to get caught
Plot twist: Catherine or the mother actually did not destroy the paintings, but sold them while Richard was in jails.
wow
First ever in my life and so happy to watch this video!!!!😊
Bro deadass said fuck it
He had it all. but it cost him everything
Constructive criticism: tell us how these stories have been discovered!
This video is an example: how do you know that his girlfriend was involved if no one ever admitted to it. Obviously someone did, so tell us who, when and what happened next! Love all these stories btw, they are truly bizarre!❤️
This is great feedback! Will definitely be keeping this in mind, thanks!
This is great feedback! Will definitely be keeping this in mind, thanks!
@@andyyjiangBut how did we find out his girlfriend was involved
Nooooo
Wow that’s like a weird disease 😮
Damn
We know he will do it again
Are we real or are we characters in a book?
it's always france bro
I get what he means by feel for objects xD is that bad?
I still thank the mother should have had way more jail time then the son, if nothing was destroyed there would have barely been any loss and everything could be returned to the owners, especially sense he knew everything about each peace and could easily tell them where they whent
Naughty
"The greatest thief you've never heard of."
i would assume that's why he's called the greatest thief
I'm a wanted art theif.....lets have kids.
did you start bleeding at the end?
Stepane needs da Dealth Penalty, italy was Dumb AF! Girlfriend &Mom needs Life! Case closed!
This guy needs therapy, but good luck getting that to him, with any current legal system.
He was no great thief, he was a bonehead, only successful those few years because no other art thief would try it in the daytime and nobody would expect them to. He found a niche of pure, unexpected, unbelievably risky dumbness. And it's a damn shame too, because it only led to these idiots burning so much irreplaceable art, pieces that should've been beautifully displayed away from home in a climate-controlled safehouse. But in all those years these criminal masterminds never got around to it. The sale of one painting would've covered that, their rent - and Momma's rent, not the other way around. Dullard.
He just had a fetish for art💀
they may have been autistic / adhd with a impulse disorder he was struggling with for years before they got to each other. rip.
the biggest crime was diffidently the destruction.