The Shocking and Disturbing Case Of Paul Astein
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Today we are looking at the case of Paul Astein from Germany who in the early 20th Century went to live on the island of Gran Canaria
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I always like the historical aspect to these cases and how people lived back during these times.
I have to agree with you. I enjoy the historical aspect of the cases featured here on Brief Case, as well. I also love that he covers a lot of cases I've never heard about before.
Me too. I love to imagine living in historical times and what life would be like then
Sean me too and as you said how the people lived back then
Same here.
Yes its so far removed from pur lifestyles now days that its fascinating
I’m always impressed by your mastery of pronouncing all the foreign places and names. Your voice is perfect for narrating these period stories! I love listening to all your videos. I’m never disappointed!
Thank you!
It's so crazy to me how he was like "I'll be a doctor" and no one questions it for ages. You could really do whatever you wanted and call yourself whatever you wanted back in the day.
I know it was a different time, however, I cannot imagine carrying money around in a briefcase let alone telling someone I had money in said briefcase. It amazes me the hubris of conmen. Such an interesting case. Thank you, for bringing history and crime to us, BC❤
Thanks Sheila
Might just be how some ppl are wired. Mayweather carries around a million in cash and a lottery winner famously passed away with 200 k cash on him. Sad story of money ruining his life. But I think it's just a thing some humans do.
Exactly. No one tells a stranger about valuables on their person nowadays.
Banks may not have been as safe of a place as they are now and if robbed money not guaranteed by bank
@@daisycocoa2557 should have kept hidden in a safe place only known to him
I wasn't expecting those two evil men to be released from prison! 🤯😡
You would think that if he put that much effort into projecting a gentleman of rich means, he could have worked himself up the ladder in any occupation he chose. He obviously learned quickly and well.
Did he learn well, though? He was a pretty badly incompetent criminal.
This is the case for many criminals, but they are usually white-collar crooks that con, embezzle, etc.
He certainly might have made a good salesman . . . which he was, after a fashion.
It always amazes me, in these stories, how easily the characters of no means, travel from one country to the next. Set up a life, then move again.
Freed???? I wasn’t expecting that. He obviously didn’t want to work, but wanted social status!!!! So he and another kill Dr. Navarro and “celebrate” and let out of prison.
He pretty much got away with murder!!! R.I.P. Dr. Navarro such a sad case.
Have a wonderful week and wait until next Monday. Thank you 🙏🏽 for another mysterious story
An acquaintance has a small Monet painting hanging in their house.
No security guards. No stanchions with velvet ropes keeping viewers at bay.
There’s something incredible about being able to get within millimeters of a painting by a master.
One of my old law professors has a drawing by a modernist master (can't recall the name just now) hanging in his house. It's a line drawing on brown paper. My professor did some legal work for him for free before he became famous. Now the artist's works hang in museums worldwide. It's one of his prized possessions. You never know who you are helping.
More info needed :)
@@Cebos359 It was a landscape scene. Small, maybe 10” X 7”. I took a photo of it but I have no idea where it is.
@@rhino5100 Well, you can tell you are not helping Van Gogh or Picasso, etc, as they're dead
This was a very intriguing and yet horrific case. I can't believe that these two men didn't get death or at least serve life without parole for the murder of this wealthy pharmacist/businessman. I'm really curious as to why they both received early releases and what eventually happened to them? Great investigating and presentation, as always.
@Crime_scoper-X I assumed they were gay but what was the gay panic and why would that have allowed them to go free?
These are some weird comments to such a normal question. I didn't assume they were gay murders nor do I know or care what the gay defense is.
@Crime_scoper-X but the plan in this case was to bring the victim to a isolated area. It doesn't work if the murders are gay and the victim is clearly set up. It just makes zero sense to me how that could be relevant.
@Crime_scoper-X OK now I get it and yes that makes more sense. They didn’t want a scandal on their hands and decided to release them sooner. No justice for that poor man they murdered!
@@reneecabrera850 it doesn't make sense though. How on earth does sexuality tie in with this murder?
Hi from Germany, not far from Braunschweig, the town he was born. Monday is particularly pleasant because of @Brief Case!!!!
Hello, I hope the pronounciation was OK especially Braunschwei & Paul Astein
@@BriefCaseOfficial : hahahahahaaaa, it could be better, lol, but I enjoyed every second of your story telling! By the way what's the special dialect you have got? It's not English not Welsh, ..... Much love to u.
You always make my Monday's better. Thank you for all the hard work you do putting it all together. I'm a fan for life.
Wow, thank you!
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Sentenced to death, then commuted to life, then freed for reasons unknown. Well darn it, I want to know how they were freed after just a few years!
Bribes..they had stolen enough money to afford that.
He was a con man.. Must have conned his way out.
So eloquent and intelligent...he could have done so much more and been successful in an honest way...instead he decided to commit such an horrendous crime.
Unbelievable.
What a sad story, its horrible how low some folks can go to get what they want. Sometimes there is no justice for some. Thank you BC.🤗🍁🇨🇦🐘
OMG a Brief Case with an actual briefcase!!!
I don’t know why everyone is saying Monday. I watch Brief Case every night. That’s how hooked I am. Please keep sharing more videos, I love them all.
Instead of doing something good in their lifetime, they decided to do wrong. The victim should have kept his money in a safe place. Also not tell everyone what was in the bag. Good job Briefcase. I enjoy all you do for us.
I think people were afraid of banks to some extent.
Because sometimes they would fail. Now we have protections.
Navarro didn't tell everyone; he told a friend thst he had gotten to know quite well and had been very happy spending time together with.
It's quite sad. Indeed, if he hadn't mentioned that one bit, would the outcome have been any different?
He was still a wealthy pharmacist after all.
I can't believe they did not served their sentences fully but is good the family got some of his possessions back. As always, thank you for another great story.
Thank you again Briefcase for brightening up my Monday!! I must tell you that I am always so enthralled by your stories that I find myself actually joining in out loud and exclaiming "What?" and "Oh no!" at various intervals. That these two villains were freed actually left me speechless though. I'd love to know why. Bribery, perhaps? Friends in high places? Anyway thank you again. Can't wait for the next brief case! :-)
There's a certain amount of privilege in being tall and attractive. People will trust them when they shouldn't. Looks like Astein took 100% advantage of that. What an animal. Thanks for weaving a great tale as usual, Brief Case.
An advantage, not a privilege.
😣 Don't tell ANYONE your briefcase is full of money and jewelry no matter what!
@@marclacasse1 Maybe splitting hairs a bit. Either way he gained favor based on his appearance.
@@parasite674 I mean yeah... Also this. That is the real takeaway here. Especially if they're leading you out in the middle of nowhere. I don't care how cute they are.
@@jasonwilliams573 definitely! It could be said it's a privilege that leads to advantages in life, or an advantage that leads to more privilege.🤣
‘Good looks’ and ‘charm’ - such powerful and terrible tools in the wrong hands.
Thank you for sharing this BC.
Oh no, that was not fair. They never served any time for killing that poor man.
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Good morning!
Now that I've watched every case, it is SO cool when a new one pops up! Woo Hoo. Thank you brief case. I missed you this week!
It never ceases to amaze me, the lengths people will go to to commit a crime and then behave with such stupidity. Thankfully they do however, so they can't hurt anyone else. But 2 years for those 2 maniacs. Thats truly insane.
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@@BriefCaseOfficial They're so good I've watched a few twice!! You are in my top 3 favourite channels. Well done. Blessings and many thanks!
A few years later "both men were freed." Wtf?!?
Sometimes "justice" is just a big, fat JOKE!
A brief case about a brief case! Very well done! I love all of your cases.
How strange that Astein, who pretended to be a bit wealthy, who falsely called himself a doctor, who didn't dress to suit the climate without preferred to wear the expensive clothes and jewelry he liked (but couldn't actually afford), in a relatively small place like the Canary Islands, would happen to come across someone who basically was the real version of who Astein pretended to be.
Strange, and very unfortunate for Dr./Senor Navarro. Edited to Add: At least I thought I heard Brief Case mentioning something about Navarro having a doctor's title related to him being a pharmacist. But either way, doctor or pharmacist, both are in the field of medicine, so I think it counts towards the odd coincidence.
I have read a bit about this case, related to some other matter.
I am lead to believe that Navarro had a PhD in chemistry and was educated both in Spain and Cuba.
I’ll try to find the reference and share if/when I locate.
It was years ago in a book, not online, so it may take me a few hour to locate the reference.
In Europe if you have a PHD in pharmacy you can be called a Dr in Pharmacy. I suppose it would be the same around the globe?
BF: “Navarro’s briefcase...”
Me: “Navarro’s brief...case”
Always interesting cases 👍
19:42 - The two convicts seem to have been photographed in the same studio, using the same prop chair. It suggests a considerable difference in height between the two butchers.
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I think it so horrendous that this poor man was murdered for his briefcase.
I have investigated and cannot find a reason for these nasty men to escape justice!😎
It will not be the first time a person has masqueraded as a doctor; only a few years ago we had a person in the UK, operating on person's with his falsified papers... which had not been checked properly! I despair!
Thank you for your narration and bashing symbols or bin lids?
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Poor Señor Navarro; he thought he'd made a new friend :( Paul's whole story makes him sound rather reckless, even for someone living a life of crime.
Paul Astein lived a _comfortable life_ due to criminal activities indeed! So let's pretend to be a doctor when the money runs out! 👏🙄
Guys like this get what they deserve in the end.. or do they? 🤔 Thanks for another fascinating case B💼.. always a story I never heard before 👍
I wish that Karma was true.
Sadly, many cruel and corrupt people get away with it 😞👹.
Hope you are still writing Xxx 🙏🏻❤️🍀🏴🕊️⚖️
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@@janetcw9808 I’m thinking people who think and live that way don’t quit and were eventually caught in Germany and maybe actually punished. Easy money, targeting people was how their brains worked.
They both more or less got away with murder. I think all three of the principle's in this story were just plain stupid. The one for carrying all his money in a briefcase with him and if there was such a book "how to commit murder for idiots" they sure didn't read the chapter on how to dispose of dead body. It's easy to murder someone but then what are you going to do with the dead body?
The evil never get away with their crimes. First of all they have those despicable hearts that allow them to do those things. Second of all, civilization as we've known it has been based on the beliefs of God and the golden rule. You can't say somebody got away with it until you objectively know the facts after death, which some believe in this life we won't know. So based on a lack of evidence, you cannot make the statements that you've made.
Thank you so much for covering this case! It's pretty cool to hear you talk about Hannover, the town I live in. If I understood correctly, then Liebigstraße isn't far either.
You always make my Monday lunch break so much better. Keep it up!
Great Channel, thanks for all your hard work xxx
Thanks for watching :)
Another great Monday with Brief Case! Warm greetings for you and your subscribers. Thank you for always do a great job on your videos. Wish an awesome week!
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Thank you Elke, I hope the pronounciations were OK :)
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You did a great job as always B. C! The pronunciation was top! Thank you for bring this story from Germany, I never heard before
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This channel is also a Briefcase often filled with jewels
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A-Because they have great vision. Supporting the arts is sooo imp.Great work as usual. Always look forward to your next one 💙 BTW, the red backpack I carry everywhere has every dollar n jewelry I've earned. I told all my acquitances this fact lol. Not!
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I guess I'm spending my brunch time with another dusty story :) Keep it rolling mate!
My ex daughter in law is from the canary islands. Playa Blanca, Lanzarote to be more specific. That's where her and my oldest granddaughter currently live.
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I am surprised they were reprieved. I am not in favour of the death penalty but it's really hard to think of a reason why those two thugs would have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment - followed by very early releases.
I'd also be curious to know what they did with themselves once they were released. Did they return to lives of crime or had they finally learned their lessons?
I’m sure If they learned anything it would be they could get away with murder.
They became Politicians.🙀
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I really enjoyed that. These tall, well dressed spoofers, seem to be present regardless of the decade.☘
Crazy how much money and looks talk. Thank you again for another amazing story!
Thanks for Watching :)
Happy Monday!! Here for another great brief case! ❤️ Always so excited!
Morning!
As always another great crime story. You never disappoint 👍🏻
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Monday = Brief Case !! Good story with a depressing conclusion. No record of why these two murderers were released, after serving little time ??
Astein was a very lucky man overall.
Thank you BC , always a great story!
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I do enjoy these old forgotten cases! Is wonderful to hear them brought back to life .
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Much appreciated!
I've lived in the Canaries for around 20 years, it's fascinating to hear about this brutal crime from 100 years ago.
Thank you for the real life stories it’s a great way to start a Monday morning coffee and brief case
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That happened in my island 😱. If you haven't done it yet, you should check the crimes of Dámaso Alonso Rodríguez aka El Brujo, that occurred in Tenerife.
PS.: Sorry to be pedantic but the Canary Islands always belonged to the Kingdoms of Castille and Aragon first and later to Spain, once the country was formed. They never belonged to Portugal, France, The Netherlands or England. Dutch and English corsaries such as Horatio Nelson TRIED to occupy them without success. France was never in the picture but a Normand nobleman called Jean de Bethencourt conquered some of the islands under a "señorío" treaty with the Queen of Castille and the King of Aragon. Basically he was named "virrey" and had some rights but the ultimate owners were the aforementioned. There were Portuguese settlers (along with extremeños and Andalusian) but they never claimed the islands for Portugal, they joined the conquest and colonisation under the Spanish flag. And nowadays there are a lot of British pensioners but they haven't claimed the islands yet 😆
Wow, interesting. Thank you for this info!
Good morning BC. As always, a wonderful narration of a disturbing story.
Anyone else notice a trend of these travelers who commit heinous acts and carry on.celebrating with their ill gotten gains?
Good morning 🌄 and thank-you Briefcase 💼 and fellow crime crew 😁
Good morning, Caddy! 💐
Let’s be real here, you chose this case because you got to say brief case numerous times, didn’t you 😝.
All joking aside, I love this channel and the stories you present. I always walk away feeling like I learned something new.
Great way to start a Monday! It sets the tone for the rest of my day...which is fantastic!! Awesome video, keep 'em coming!! 😊👍
Thank you!
Thank you for providing yet another rare, high-quality, and respectful case. This one was hard to listen to, I felt so bad for the guy. And what a cliffhanger to end on, I can’t believe they were freed
Happy Monday BC! Hope your doing well! Thank you!
Good morning!
Thanks for the great upload. You always provide us with cases I’ve never heard of and it’s a breath of fresh air. Lots of love BC. 💚
Thankyou :)
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Always love my Monday morning brief case
I watched some of your previous cases and immediately fell in love. The historical aspect is so appealing and fascinating. Thank you for opening a new experience for me.😊
Thanks Susan
Well told! Thank you for the story. 💛
Thanks for watching!
This was interesting and well narrated thank you so much
Thanks for listening
Thank you again for another wonderful case. I see a lot of people back then, became very important when they had large amounts of money. It makes their social status go way up. This was amazing as usual. Thank you again for all that you do. It must take hours and hours to be able to make a brief case. I can't get enough and I have been recommending this channel to a lot of my friends and family. As far as I'm concerned, this is the best channel on CZcams. Waiting for Monday to come is tourcher. 😊😅😂
Thankyou so much Lisa
@@BriefCaseOfficial as always, you are so very welcome.
Very disappointing end to the story : firstly their death sentences having been commuted and then , their being released so soon thereafter .
Another great video. Interesting story. Good morning Brief Casers, have a good week.
Thanks, you too!
A wet and cold night here and just in time is my bedtime stories from brief case, keep up the great work mate and take care
Thx BC still very unwell recovering from Covid so feel like Ive missed a few. Gran Canaria was one of the worst holidays I have ever had, it was supposed to be an 'All Inclusive' (my 1st experience of one) but I found that everything was extra - even the air and electric in the apartment which I shared not just with my 4 and 10 yr old but a whole colony of ants! My 4 yr old also got attacked by a parrot and has been scared of them ever since. On the plus side, it was my 1st experience of meeting a Vulture so not all bad! Take care, Love Jessie x
Wish you well and speedy recovery aye70aye! Take care 💙
Oh No, I hope you feel better soon, as for the holiday, I am sure if you went to Gran Canaria again you would have a far better experience :)
aye70aya I hope you feel much better, post haste! 🙏❤️💐
@aye70aye Sending you wishes for a speedy and full recovery 💐
@@ELKE- Thanks Elke, long way to go yet.
Wait, what?? They let him go? Just like that? No execution, no life term? : /
Was looking for this comment ! Weird ending.
Thank you for this new Brief Case. I adore them each and everyone. 😍
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I find your voice so soothing and often listen to these as I go off to sleep, but then I miss the end and rewatch the next day. It’s my little ritual now that that I listen to those every morning At breakfast to catch what I missed the night before. I’m watching previous episodes I haven’t seen, I’ll run out eventually!
This is a case I had never heard of. Thanks for a great video.
Thanks for watching
Great story! Thanks for sharing,👍
Thanks for listening
Thank You, Brief Case, for another EXCELLENT video! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 💔💔💔💔 Poor Pharmacist! They were Freed??? Terrible!! Have a good week! Same time, same place, Monday!🙋🍀🤗🤗💚💚🤗 P.s. Congratulations on almost 500,000 Subs!🥂🍾🍷🎉🎊🎈🎊🎉
No sure I will ever get to that mark but I am pleased with the small community we already have :)
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So happy to hear about a canary islands case！Thank you for your hard work！
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Thanks for Always making My Mondays start off Excellent 🤘💙
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Hi dear B.K happy you posted as always let's hear what a great story you narrate today😊❤🖤🖐‼
Thanks for listening
Thanks for another great case!
Thanks for the upload of a case I've never heard of before.
I find it intriguing that a decent hard working man that earns some wealth would keep everything on his person. In this man's case it was a fatal flaw. It's a shame that he felt he had to keep it on him as opposed to a bank.
I often listen to your narration, but I always forget to like and comment. I enjoy the stories keep them coming.
Thanks for listening
0:03 Hello Again BC. Great to hear from you. I'm pretty sure we all missed you.
Hi, BC! Well, this week I decided to wait until Friday after work to watch this week’s episode as a reward for the week. Definitely worth the wait. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for your videos and wonderful voice 😊
Thanks Linda :)
Brief Case and That Chapter, my favorites. Thanx a lot.
I really love listening your voice.
looking forward for more briefcase...
God Bless your Channel.
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Another great case from Brief Case great job
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Thank you, BC!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Have a great week~ 💼
Thanks You too!
Good morning from Alberta, another exotic location. Thank you for the story BC!
55th viewer and it's just as good as the 1st.
Thank you Brief Case ❤️ Still binging! Lol
Happy Monday, and thank you, BC!
Thank you too!