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The Greatest Thief You've Never Heard Of | Hidden Stories

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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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@andyyjiang 11 месяцев назад

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" RU-vid 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 ✌

@britishperson1 Год назад

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

@TheGamer-un1ys Год назад

Its because his channel is optimized for shorts, His shorts get alot more views.

@johnnyearp52 Год назад

@@TheGamer-un1ys Plus he just started the longer stories.

@andrewb3882 Год назад

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

@JACKIElovesBLUE Год назад

Wow. I was hoping they were going to try and put them back. It kind of hurts that they destroyed all that artwork

@fireblademapping131 Год назад

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.

@huehuehue2 Год назад

yeah

@Jayden89117 Год назад

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

@CNSPORTZEDITZ Год назад

@@Jayden89117he was so devastated when his family destroyed his stolen relics that he was placed on suicide watch. Andy said that in the video.

@kyrillos6112 Год назад

... 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.

@Klausenburg_Bro Год назад

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.

@andyyjiang Год назад

that’s a massive compliment, thank you! 😄 maybe some day haha

@dmvmeu7140 Год назад

Andy Jiang to replace the History channel plsss 😂

@huehuehue2 Год назад

@@dmvmeu7140lol his voice is so much more pleasing than the voice overs in history channels idk why 😂

@extracelestial9527 Год назад

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!

@quanicybynoe8628 Год назад

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

@gengis737 11 месяцев назад

@@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.

@daforkgaming3320 Год назад

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?

@barryexel Год назад

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?

@isaacong77 Год назад

I thought the same thing too

@Sadsapphicc Год назад

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

@Moonlight_Music_YT Год назад

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!

@OG_DouG Год назад

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!

@AlinaKay47 Год назад

Please don’t stop making these long videos! I love the way you tell stories on such interesting topics!

@juliestrickland7754 Год назад

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!!!!!

@johnnyearp52 Год назад

They probably didn't know that he confessed. But ruining all that art was terrible.

@gregmeyer9595 Год назад

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.

@eldaidrus4000 Год назад

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

@theiaraine Год назад

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.

@dareeldmt9310 Год назад

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.

@Yeetbloxian Год назад

Fun fact: having an uncontrollable urge to steal is called kleptomania

@nunyabidness117 Год назад

OMG I didnt see that twist coming. That is painful. 😢

@CROWMOTHERmusic Год назад

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”.

@kittykaht1944 Год назад

Very similar.

@juliestrickland7754 Год назад

Mr. Ballen's spirit son. Your story telling reminds me of him and he's a boss. Once again, great job.

@youvegoneincognito2421 Год назад

His mom: *burns hundred year old paintings worth millions of dollars to destroy the evidence* Later: the whole story gets put on youtube

@TanathipSin 7 месяцев назад

RU-vid seriously needs to push this channel up the algorithm. Andy's narration never ceases to be interesting. Keep up the fantastic work man!

@janemiettinen5176 Год назад

Noooo! My heart bleeds for the paintings, Im an artist myself, thinking about their fate is deeply upsetting..

@privateprivate5302 Год назад

At some point they should have diagnosed him as a Kleptomaniac

@andyyjiang Год назад

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

@NoClue1678 Год назад

@@andyyjiang wow it's only since these hidden stories that I've found out I've been pronouncing your surname wrong this entire time

@juliestrickland7754 Год назад

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

@kubikirii Год назад

imagine being one of the richest 250 people on the planet and still broke

@JACKBOOT12 Год назад

They deserved a harder sentence for the destruction of those priceless works

@Hopespringseternal Год назад

Omg! My eyes almost popped out of my head when you told us what the mom and gf did. How horrible!!!

@Chill-Mix Год назад

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!

@marisaelyse82 Год назад

I pre thumbs up all of your videos...I legit already know I'm going to like it

@galaxysurfer1122 Год назад

I actually gasped and shout 'NO!' when I found out that his mother burnt those items. That's absolutely shocking.

@jaxonzwart4645 Год назад

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!!

@salamicookies Год назад

One of the most underrated channels of RU-vid

@GXT_ROGUE Год назад

Perfect 👌👌👌 Needs as much popularity as ur amazing daily shorts

@dalasher4214 Год назад

Andy, That was really interesting! Thanks for telling us in such an entertaining way!. I love your videos!

@Sh4rK280 Год назад

Your video editing between this video and one of the first “long story” videos I listened to is noticeably improved. Great video bud.

@user-rt9qg4eh7b Год назад

I wait for these videos every week. Your work is awesome keep it up.

@33seconds48 Год назад

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!

@_rik Год назад

Wow, this video was really captivating and interesting, so surreal to hear about this knowing it happened not all that long ago

@chimkinnugg7777 Год назад

These are some of the best videos I’ve ever seen and there only pulling 25k veiws like how

@dmvmeu7140 Год назад

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

@harazhangf5782 Год назад

As a french, I never heard of him. Thanks for the story.

@tundra1771 Год назад

Love the way u tell stories!!!

@inkonpapers Год назад

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

@Raqi_Noir Год назад

He has a Wikipedia page with more details.

@VelvetJazz Год назад

Yeah, that blow to his heart is just covetousness, lol 😅

@jameskidd8733 Год назад

I've been watching Andy forever ❤ I'm so glad he took this step, your stories are awesome ❤

@jeanneganrude8549 Год назад

Ohhh ~ it just crushed my soul when those 66 paintings went up in flames.

@padalasawtvik1795 Год назад

This would be a good movie

@francovlla Год назад

Hurts my soul that all that artwork was burnt

@AsipofTea14 Год назад

hidden stories theme song is fire

@jamesbrowne6681 Год назад

Love your videos, like to see more.

@jaydekonah Год назад

Pure insanity! Thanks for the story. True shame it was all destroyed

@francovlla Год назад

I love these videos Andy, keep up the great work!

@shravyaboggarapu5877 Год назад

I feel more pissed off that they destroyed the art more than the fact that they stole it... 😢

@amandahollingsworth8312 Год назад

Great video!

@zhimyrkhalli6606 Год назад

Cutiosity Stream without the fee😊😊😊 THANK YOU, LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!!

@taffles7498 Год назад

21:27 “unreal true stories” 💀

@jaydingiesler5280 Год назад

Andy you’re a fantastic narrator 😊

@meripederson8379 Год назад

Extremely interested! Thank you for this latest 😊

@dizzy_jump 4 месяца назад

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

@sonicatyt1082 5 дней назад

Just make replicas of the art pieces and keep the replica. No stealing required

@icyskyfire4918 Год назад

I've already heard this but this covers more facts that the other youtube missed

@Matanu 10 месяцев назад

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.

@JACKIElovesBLUE Год назад

So excited for Wednesday mornings now!!

@EagIerX Год назад

Im truly sad about the destruction

@andy-gamer Год назад

The greatest thief is the one you never knew of

@lucaskim2126 Год назад

very fascinating!!!

@xtrachillisauce Год назад

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.

@gengis737 11 месяцев назад

Plot twist: Catherine or the mother actually did not destroy the paintings, but sold them while Richard was in jails.

@shifty1up Год назад

WHYYYY DID HE NOT PUT THEM BACKKK AND THEY DESTROYED ALL THAT ART WORK😨😤

@veganmomma24b21 Год назад

Wow unbelievable!

@budew2.036 Год назад

"The greatest thief you've never heard of." i would assume that's why he's called the greatest thief

@ZtheTaco Год назад

I mean, he was confident in his skills, and he put them to “good” use The burning of those paintings thoooo 😭

@cashherrmann8213 Год назад

Hey Andy, love the content

@melissatrader8528 Год назад

You really want for this I did enjoy your stories your your videos

@alesiahowington5507 Год назад

Great Job!!!!

@surya2608 2 месяца назад

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

@victoriajames231 Год назад

Wow😯😯 One man did all that?! That's crazy bro

@Hopespringseternal Год назад

Love the intro!

@sekiro_19 2 месяца назад

Finally i clicked to view your channel

@alexmiles40 Год назад

You are a very good actor or presenter or whatever. Good video. Peace Out

@veronicagraves5621 Год назад

Interesting.

@lover3213 Год назад

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!❤️

@andyyjiang Год назад

This is great feedback! Will definitely be keeping this in mind, thanks!

@andyyjiang Год назад

This is great feedback! Will definitely be keeping this in mind, thanks!

@alerted0 Год назад

@@andyyjiangBut how did we find out his girlfriend was involved

@Carrot_carl617 Год назад

Bro deadass said fuck it

@2tap319 Год назад

Nooooo

@Klaygostopmotion Год назад

He had it all. but it cost him everything

@GoFigure1 Год назад

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.

@mao4324 Год назад

We know he will do it again

@kingcorwin1006 Год назад

Are we real or are we characters in a book?

@FractXD Год назад

wow

@ohthechitchat Год назад

I'm a wanted art theif.....lets have kids.

@KingGabe2004 Год назад

Stepane needs da Dealth Penalty, italy was Dumb AF! Girlfriend &Mom needs Life! Case closed!

@calebhoff409 10 месяцев назад

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

@beterbomen Год назад

This guy needs therapy, but good luck getting that to him, with any current legal system.

@dizzy_jump 4 месяца назад

it's always france bro

@jadedavis822 Год назад

Wow that’s like a weird disease 😮

@CuddlePhantom Год назад

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.

@rosariolee5070 6 месяцев назад

I get what he means by feel for objects xD is that bad?

@bigmig808 Год назад

This one made me sick. What a shame.

@haliehope7067 10 месяцев назад

why did he go into crime? if he loved the artwork so much he would be an excellent live in caretaker at a museum. the biggest failing of this guy is not finding a better way. also all that art is so sad. what happened to his morals later on? why did he try to sell stuff later?