Historical Events tagged with "swiss authorities"
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Crime & Law
Charlie Chaplin's Coffin Stolen from Grave
March 2nd, 1978 47 years ago
The coffin of iconic actor Charlie Chaplin was stolen from his grave in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. The theft was orchestrated by a group of thieves who demanded ransom money from Chaplin's family. The incident shocked the world and drew significant media attention, highlighting the actor's enduring legacy and the reverence for his final resting place in an upscale Swiss town. After a brief but intense negotiation, the coffin was recovered, and the thieves were apprehended by Swiss authorities.
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