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France swindler Henry Rochette 1934 suicide...
France swindler Henry Rochette 1934 suicide...
Item # 716826
April 15, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 15, 1934
* Henri Rochette suicide by razor death in France
* French banker - con artist - swindler - fraudster
The front page has a one column heading: "Famous Crook Cuts Throat in Paris Court" Photo of Rochette is on page 21. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
background: In 1934, Henri Rochette, a notorious French financier previously convicted of large-scale fraud, died by suicide during a court hearing in Paris. Facing new charges for continued financial misconduct, Rochette smuggled a razor blade into the courtroom and dramatically cut his own throat as proceedings began. Despite efforts to save him, he died shortly after the act. His death shocked the public and brought a grim end to one of France’s most infamous financial scandals.
Category: The 20th Century
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