The Tragic Story of Blanche Monnier: The Woman Kept in a Dark Room for 25 Years
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Blanche Monnier was a french aristocrats daughter in the 1800's who was locked in the attic of the family home for 25 Years. She was starved, and mistreated to such extreme levels that the images of her when she was found are genuinely difficult to comprehend. While her family were very rich Blanche lived in dirt and squalor trapped by her own mother for the crime of falling in love with someone her mother did not approve of.
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Well this aged like milk
I've undubbed from numerous channels that promoted this scam. Lordships in Scotland are inherited, though they can come with the sale of a castle or manor. Which happens rarely. I'll leave you subbed for now as you're an exceptional channel, but given your excellent research skills, Lee, you should have applied them to this sponsor before promoting them.
Established Titles is a scam. Legal Eagle did a video on it.
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I was wondering when you’d cover this. Blanche deserve better. Imagine being locked away by your own mother because she cared more about what the neighbours thought than her own daughter.
Couldn't agree more.
There is an alternative version of the story that I have only seen in French articles. The photo that is supposedly of Blanche is actually of an unknown woman and the other version recounts that Blanche was actually severely mentally ill and was locked away with inadequate mental help. It doesn't mention any lover either.
this happens in India on a regular basis and people still support parents
To subject your own daughter to that inhumane treatment ( you wouldn't treat an animal like that), the mother must have had 3 6s marked on her. Blanche was found at 50, on a blanket covered in her own filth, rotten food and rats. All because she fell in love with a lawyer who had less money than her extravagant family. This is an indictment on humanity. 4:32
Why does not timemachines exist?
It’s so sad that her soul mate probably died thinking she abandoned him. 💔
Poor poor Blanche she deserved so much better. 😔
Even when you are afraid to take a stand for what is right, you have to fight that fear and do the right thing! I was at a party once and 3-4 guys were making fun of this girl that was there alone and had her head down taking their abuse. I bit down and jumped in and got them to leave her alone. A few years later I was having a job interview with the manager of a place called Godfathers pizza. It just so happened that the same girl I had defended worked there and when she saw me in the lobby getting interviewed she jumped in and said "He's really nice! Hire him!" And I got the job thanks to her. All evil needs to win is for good men to do nothing!
Completely agree apathy is a horrible human affliction
I was in a similar position once in a pub, and these men were hassling me. Another man stepped in and told them to clear off, and then sat with me for the rest of the night. We kept in touch and are still good friends to this day.
Did anyone else here pause the video to admire how absolutely stunningly beautiful Blanche was before the incident? Quite a sad thing what happened to her. But I hope her to be in a much better place now.
Yes I paused a few times, and also rewound, to admire her beauty. What a tragic story.
Probably had a filter on and heaps of make up lol.
You're right though. Almost like her mother was jealous
Wow I’ve never heard of this case before, crazy he only got 15 months. I can’t believe the change from her portrait to the photos of her in the attic. RIP Blanche. (But great vid!)
The past can be a very crazy place sometimes. The progress we've made in society is often lost on us until you revisit stories like this
@@PeakedInterest Law didnt care about any family matters for sure but tbh like the husband the son probably was scared of his mother as well.
@FMeister94 that's probably true, I don't think it absolves either though, I know for sure id never let anyone treat people I love that way, mother or not
They said the law at the time didn’t create a duty to aid her
He's serving life.
the way Blanche was barely alive and left with the bare sustenance to keep her breathing? absolutely attrocious.
They didn't even give her a way to use the toilet or take a bath. Alone for 25 years... I can't comprehend it, and I'm a major introvert.
(I know this is an old comment so sorry for giving you a notification)
But general tendencies to keep to oneself and forced isolation aren't the same
@@tempest8342 no problem, I don't mind the notification. And yes, it's a very different monster, the forced isolation. Especially if it's without our necessities and creature comforts. I couldn't imagine being alone without books, the internet etc, it at least gives me a tether to the outside. Hope you have a wonderful day!!✌️
@@laurabustos6560hope you have a wonderful day as well! 👋
Her mother was pure evil.
"Blanche" means "white". Her mother must have been expecting a naive, obedient daughter, which Blanche clearly wasn't, given the fact she refused to marry until she turned 26. Such a beautiful young woman she was. I feel terrible for her and her beloved fiancé.
Reading it and hearing you tell it....it is heartbreaking and gives me a chance to think of those 25 years. It is triggering in a way, because it is so hard to be alone with my thoughts and she went through this for 25 years.
Such a long time to be totally isolated. The suffering must have been intense
People are scared to look inwards but it really is the only way. Obviously not for 25 years though
Seriously, how the heck do you not have more subscribers? Your production values are always A+ and your research is some of the best I've seen on RUclips! I think my only suggestion is that you have some very mild audio hissing on some of your spoken lines that could be cleaned up, but this wasn't enough of a distraction to take away from this horrifying story. Thanks for another great vid!!
Unfortunately the mild hissing was a recording fault. I cleaned up as best I could but anymore left a weird metallic echo after the words so it was mild hiss or robot voice, I went with the lesser of two evils. Said microphone has since been fired lol
Ikr? I subscribed right away.
@@PeakedInterest Ah that totally makes sense, I'm sorry to hear it! You did a really good job cleaning it up regardless, and grats on the unexpected upgrade! 😅
I love such content...when in mood for dark stuff....i often search up his channel....but to subscribe and receive notificationss for disturbing content.....is what i am hesitant of
As a srory of love, this is cruelly tragic for both.
Blanche never renouncing her love for the poor lawyer, even at the cost of her beauty, mind, and body.
And her fiance, using every last penny he possessed, and the last 10 years of his life looking for her, only to be lied to that she moved on and married in Scotland.
If there's any solace to be found, I can imagine them faithfully embracing in heaven forever now.
... the video might be over, but these type of stories will never leave me.
To be stripped away of your freedom for what seems to be the rest of your life, to be abused by someone you thought you knew, to be kidnapped.. by someone you once trusted; to me, being held captive is one of the worst crimes someone can commit to a fellow human being.
Completely agree. That's the part about the story that really resonated with me - family should support you, not trap you.
What a horrible mother
I'd go as far as to say she isn't a mother. Just a woman who gave birth to a baby
@@PeakedInterest agreed
the argument that she only intended to lock her away for a little while is particularly creepy. it's like she decided she had done nothing wrong long ago and never put any thought into the idea she was doing something horrific
True
This case break's my heart. The thought of people being held captive or tormented/tortured for long periods of time, is some of the most heartbreaking horrific events that could happen to someone.
It makes me wonder how many women experienced this type of abuse in history. I imagine many a husband, father or mother who committed similar acts got away with it under the cloak of wealth or being isolated from neighbors. Curtain twitching biddies could be heroes if they suspected something was off. Poor Blanche, I am glad you told her story.
I've often wondered that too.
I was locked up for 1 year with no tv no internet no phone luckily I had my books and all because my family caught me talking to a boy just talking nothing else and I only spoke to him online and sometimes on the phone fuck parents
@@user-yj6im3sq3tholy shit please get help or something
Im not talking about the boy part btw
My great great grandmother became pregnant out of wedlock in 1906. She was locked in the little room under the stairwell until she died of starvation and pneumonia. They gave my great grandpa to the family down the road bc the lady had just had a baby and could breastfeed him, too. She was able to keep him hidden for about 2 weeks before they found out she had a baby. He didn't even know he was "adopted" until his kids were adults. There's no official adoption info or anything bc they just handed him over to the family. My grandma did a ton of ancestry research and we found out more about it all. There was record of a doctor treating the rest of the family for pneumonia, and he mentioned my g g grandma, but they wouldn't allow him to treat her. She died and was buried in an unmarked grave. My grandma was eventually able to find out the area she was buried at. It's so incredibly tragic the things that have happened and continue to happen to so many people. I heard of her story before, but I still wanted to see if there was something he covered that I hadn't heard before. They didn't even tell their kids what sex was or how babies came to be back then. My great aunt was told they come from tree trunks and cabbages. She was on a date and they thought they heard a baby crying. They took some sticks and went over to a tree trunk and were trying to rescue the baby. That was in the 50s. I can only imagine 1906! My grandma told me they didn't know their mom was even pregnant. She would just bring home a new baby and tell them they had a new brother/ sister. That's so wild to me.
That story couldn't have been told with more compassion & yet still been as factual as it was. Well done.
Your gonna make it big soon man, this is like really an amazing level of content you are producing here.
Thank you, I always try to put maximum effort in and to try and find a way to tell the story differently each time.
Disgusting what people can do only for wealth and status.
She was so beautiful. The fact that she never gave in to his mothers demands for her to not love him is really telling of her character. She should have been able to be with the man who never stopped looking for her until the day he died.
Unbelievable, these kind of stories make me question humanity 😢
Phenomenal video, honestly the quality is comparable to shows you’d find on the BBC and big production companies (but better because of the care you put into it). Never heard of this case before, how upsetting, especially for the fiancé never knowing where his love had gone.
For obvious reasons the separated couple part really hit me in this story
MrBallen covered it and he is an AWESOME storyteller with a huge following. Honestly, your telling is MUCH better!
Thanks Darlene, maximum effort 😊
This is the best version out there of Blanche's horrific story.
Your productions are such high quality...they should be getting more views.
Thank you. As long as people like and share the videos they will eventually get seen
Marcel should never have been released. Poor Blanche never deserved to be imprisoned. Some people take beautiful, free, vibrant songbirds and lock them in dark, filthy cages for their own sick pleasure. Blanche’s family was made of these people.
Thank you for these videos! You've introduced us to so many stories that we hadn't heard elsewhere, and cover them so eloquently!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave such a nice comment
I call bullshit on the fact that she could leave when she wanted but chose not to
This channel just gets better and better. Some of the most captivating production and narration on the platform, bravo!
Thank you Liz.
great as always, keep it coming
edit: I (and I'm sure a lot of other people too) like your long videos a lot. I realize the algorithm favors videos in this length way more. But I'm never opposed to watching an hour (or two) of good content. Workaround could be a two or three part video.
Perfect as always. I’ve never heard of this story before.
Yay new video!! What a truly sad story, can't wait to hear the details from your perspective!
I hate her mother so much. What an awful human being she was. I didn't know her partner never found out the truth.
Great work as always
Commented it before and I'll comment it again - your production value is the best I've seen in a WHILE with this type of content on youtube. You deserve so so many more subscribers!
Thank Gracie. I remember your comment last time, it's very kind
your videos are always so beautifully crafted! I have no idea what's going on with youtube, but the algorithm is really doing you dirty. i really hope that your channel finds consistent success and soon! commenting to help push it hopefully.
Thank you, as long as nice people continue to watch it's still good
I always found this story so heartbreaking and awful...
I love these kind of videos you do. Good job 👍
Fantastic research and amazing storytelling, as always! 😊
Thank you
wow i’m so glad i found this channel and a subscriber, the work and effort in these videos is nothing short but true talent please keep ‘em comin but don’t get too burnt out this quality is worth the wait imo
Thanks Jas, I always give maximum effort, it's why my upload schedule isn't thick and fast like other channels.
This channel is fantastic. You well deserve thousands and thousands of subscribers. A hidden gem you are. Thank you for every nicely done, all the way around, video. 😊👍🙏
Wow, the production and research is very high quality. Love it!
Thanks clare ☺️
You DESERVE more views and subscribers. Such a high quality video.
Thank you, I just try to make videos about interesting topics in an engaging way
I like your way of creating videos. It is really refreshing to see someone having their own style. Surely great to build upon on. Cheers!
Thanks, I try to find new ways to make the video interesting or engaging and I'm always learning so hopefully each video is interesting and different to the last
Lee, your stuff is getting better and better! Keep at it!
Thank you
Excellent work!
Thanks, I try my best
This is pure nightmare fuel for me. You have a knack for finding intense material.
Sometimes it's me, sometimes it's my researcher Nicole, but either way that's kind of our job ... Giving you nightmares
Bro, you are always bringing the quality. What a great video
Thanks, maximum effort 😁
Your stories are the best I listen to and I subscribe to a lot! Thank you so much for all your work. 🇨🇦
Thank you for repeatedly coming back to watch. I appreciate it
Another seeiously great, indepth video and I love the way you film these!
Thanks, I always try to choose a flat and style that fits the topic and time period of the video
Love your channel! I had to research your channel because the algorithm has not been kind but WELL WORTH THE REVISIT. Keep up the great content!!!
Thank you, I treat the research like I would a degree level assignment so its pretty thorough usually
That intro though. Wow, it's like I'm about to watch an episode of BBC Sherlock or something. Really nice! :D
Thank you. Maximum effort
Keep up the extremely high quality content, Lee. You will keep racking up the views and subs!
Thanks Lucas
Man this was such a well made and engaging work of RUclips. Beautiful filming location, atmosphere, as well good music.
Thank you
I've recently subscribed, your vids are so professional it's like I'm watching a documentary on tv. Very interesting .
I Miss you peaaak!!! Great content as alwaysss! You deserve more views and subssss!
Thank you, it's good to see you again. Hope you found the video interesting
I love this channel and am always exited to see you uploaded. It's always quality kontent and very interesting!
Thank you, that's too kind
I feel good having read about the story before watching the video (usually all the stories you publish are dug up and unheard of) 😅
Great video as usual 👏
Thank you
Superb work!!!! Thank you. Bravo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks very much
She was a beautiful woman.
I agree
I wonder if there was some jealousy on the part of her aging mother, which might have contributed to her locking Blanche away?
@@joannaw5913 I think it was more mental the control factor.
Great video as always! Enjoying the content pls keep it up
As long as people keep watching I'll keep making. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
Binge watching your youtube, so much great stuff
Thank you
Another amazing video. keep it up :)
Thank you 😊
Wow a new video of you is good news.Still busy,will watch it tonight
Hopefully one you'll find interesting
that was scary af
Perfect timing, just read your post about liking and commenting to appease the Al Gore Rhythm... Thanks for another great video! Great to listen to while making pasta sauce 😂
Thanks Christina, I like that al gore rhythm 😂
Great work as always, Lord Baron
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@@PeakedInterest btw, rember the emulation stuff i talked about before? I found a portable device that emulates several consoles, but i cant talk in detail of it here since youtube might delete my comment like last time
Send to emails peakedinterestyt@gmail.com
I have only barely started watching this, and already my first thought was "This has to be the true story behind 'Flowers in the Attic' by V.C. Andrews." VC Andrews, whom I assume is a female writer, was one of my favorite writers when I was a teenager. Weird, I know. But I LOVED "Flowers in the Attic," "My Sweet Audrina," and many other books by her. I'd read that FITA was based on a true story. I thought it was based on something she'd gone through herself. But, now, watching your video, I'm convinced the book had to have been based on this person's life. VC Andrews must have heard of this story at some point and decided it would make a great book. And she was right!
I had no idea but I'll take a look at that book now that you've mentioned it. Thanks for posting this
Wow, such a superb channel subscribed immediately but sad I only found it today
At least you found me. That's the important thing. Welcome aboard!
heartbreaking story
Indeed, it's horrible any parent would put their child through this
Look how your channel has grown, very well done 👍
Not just me. Subscriber growth really is a team effort.
@@PeakedInterest if your videos weren’t so good then you wouldn’t have the growth. It’s all you 😃
While that's true it also does require people to not only subscribe but stay subscribed so for me it's a team effort 🙂
Too depressing
Pretty much every true crime story is depressing.
Thank you...
bros pumping out videos like there noting props to you
Thanks man
God, this was so well made.
Thank you. I like to put in a bit of effort
She was so beautiful. Tragic.
To be honest? When you watch the film Irreversible;nothing shocks you anymore. Cheers for the video man
You're welcome. I've seen that movie. You're right, it's very shocking
@@PeakedInterest god bless
Why didn't her brother told the police when he knows her mother locked her up? It's ridiculous
Lee's content is so good, I think in order to get the lowest production quality of a video from him it'll take hours if not days! Not even a single video that had made me disinterested, Peaked Interest, pristine quality. Ironically to him he didn't make the best he could've ever made, to us it just baffles us o_o
Thanks, nice to know the feline community enjoys my work
Probably the most tragic story I’ve heard in a very long while. Blanche Monnier RIP 🌻
She was beautiful. It's always the people closest to you that be your worst enemy. Doesn't make any sense. Poor thing was robbed of her life. I know stuff like this happens alot with wealthy tyrants. I'm just glad one of the house workers wrote the anonymous letter. 15 months.. he should've gotten 15 years.
25 kilos? That 55 pounds. I fell really bad for this woman
Really like the new opening sequence!
Thank you. They're always different for each video. Whatever serves the story best
congrats youve successfully peaked my interest
I truly hope that Blanche and her lawyer husband, the love of her life, are finally together again. They deserve happiness. May mother Monnier rot in Hell. Leaving her own daughter with rats. This disgusts me.
Fantastic.
Thank you
What a brutally painful existence.
Life can be cruel sometimes 😢
Reminds me of the Sherlock Holmes Story The Copper Beeches, only there of course the young woman is saved by Holmes.
Scary to know things like that happen in reality.
You probably know by now, but in case you don't: Established Titles is a well known scam now.
My understanding is the wicked brother did not serve one single day of his sentence as he appealed his sentence and subsequently was acquitted on appeal.
So sad. Your own family are the first ones that would hurt you
I hope people should take lesson from this story....🙏
Agreed
I shared it on Facebook.
That’s a whole ass room. Serious kudos on the background game.
Thanks, I wanted to give it a unique look and the best way was to find a good location
😢 so sad😢😢
What a horrible way to live
It's hard to imagine the level of suffering
Consistent again with excellent presentation and production. Now to actually watch the video lol.
Edit: Oh Lord that hissing is very noticeable. What happened there?
I tried to limit it as best I could. Some sort of interference. Unfortunately I only had two days to shoot so I couldn't go back and do it again.
@@PeakedInterest At least it looked good. Must of been nice there. Was that in London?
No, actually it's north west UK. Way out in the country. It's a hotel made from a converted manor house.
Sir, you are an artist…
14:55 i believe that photo is of Maude Fealy, an actress, not the victim in this case
I think you might be right there. Apologies for that mistake.
Well spotted
How desparately sad.
One thing for sure Blanche after 25 years was no longer so.
This was common in that day a woman had no rights she had to do what her parents wanted once married she had to do what her husband wanted if she didn't comply she would be locked in a room until she complied or worse sent to an insane asylum if a single woman didn't live under her parents or another appropriate guardians roof she would be seen odd or worse deemed a witch and be put to death that GOD women have been liberated in this country there are still counties where women suffer abuse and have no rights