Edouard Stern
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Édouard Stern was a Jewish banker who lived in France. Born in Paris
, he was son of the banker Antoine Jean Elie Stern and Christiane Laroche, and was a personal friend of French President Nicolas Sarkozy
. Relatively unknown outside finance circles until his death, Stern shot to worldwide fame when he was found shot dead in his apartment in Geneva
, Switzerland
, after a sadomasochistic bondage session wearing a head-to-toe latex catsuit.
in Paris. Together with his uncle, his ousted his father at Banque Stern and then sold the family bank. He then became a partner at Lazard Frères before creating his own investment fund, IRR Capital (the initials stand for "Investments Real Return").
In 2004 he was part of a suit brought against the French company Rhodia
, accusing the company of false accounting and other malfeasance.
He was married to Béatrice David-Weil, who lived in New York
with their three children. Béatrice David-Weil is a daughter of Michel David-Weill
and a granddaughter of Pierre David-Weill
, who were both partners in Lazard Frères.
catsuit
with a dildo
inserted in him, and shot four times; police initially thought the latex body suit may have been a ruse by the murderers to confuse the police, but it later became clear that Stern had been involved in a sadomasochistic bondage
session.. Swiss authorities arrested his long-time lover, Cécile Brossard, over the killing. Society columnist Taki Theodoracopulos
has reported in The Spectator
that Stern, in addition to having many girlfriends, was bisexual and had a boyfriend, and that he was a "rough trade" sex connoisseur.
Brossard, 40, was convicted and on June 18, 2009 was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison. In addition, the Swiss court ordered Brossard to pay Stern's children one Swiss franc for "moral damage". The Wall Street Journal
has reported that "[Stern's] family hopes people will stop talking about the case". Cécile Brossard was freed on parole in November 2010, after spending five years in detention (including four years while awaiting trial).
' 2008
film 'Boarding Gate
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Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, he was son of the banker Antoine Jean Elie Stern and Christiane Laroche, and was a personal friend of French President Nicolas Sarkozy
Nicolas Sarkozy
Nicolas Sarkozy is the 23rd and current President of the French Republic and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra. He assumed the office on 16 May 2007 after defeating the Socialist Party candidate Ségolène Royal 10 days earlier....
. Relatively unknown outside finance circles until his death, Stern shot to worldwide fame when he was found shot dead in his apartment in Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, after a sadomasochistic bondage session wearing a head-to-toe latex catsuit.
Career
Édouard Stern was 38th in a list of France's richest citizens. He was born in 1954 to one of France’s wealthiest families, the owners of a private Jewish investment house called Banque Stern, and was known for his abrasive personality. He studied at the Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et CommercialesESSEC
ESSEC is one of the foremost business schools and Grandes Écoles in France and one of Europe’s top business schools. It was created by Jesuits in 1907 and was originally located in the heart of Paris, next to the University of Paris II: Panthéon-Assas, rue d'Assas...
in Paris. Together with his uncle, his ousted his father at Banque Stern and then sold the family bank. He then became a partner at Lazard Frères before creating his own investment fund, IRR Capital (the initials stand for "Investments Real Return").
In 2004 he was part of a suit brought against the French company Rhodia
Rhodia
The word Rhodia may refer to:*In Greek mythology :** Rhodia, one of the Oceanids** Rhodia, one of the Danaids** Rhodia, one of the Muses* Rhodia, a fictional planet of the Nebula Kingdoms in Asimov's Empire Series* 437 Rhodia, an asteroid...
, accusing the company of false accounting and other malfeasance.
He was married to Béatrice David-Weil, who lived in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
with their three children. Béatrice David-Weil is a daughter of Michel David-Weill
Michel David-Weill
Michel David-Weill is a French investment banker and former Chairman of New York City based Lazard Frères.He is the son of Berthe Haardt and Lazard Frères chairman Pierre David-Weill...
and a granddaughter of Pierre David-Weill
Pierre David-Weill
Pierre David-Weill was a French investment banker.Born Pierre Sylvain Désiré Gérard David-Weill in Paris, France, he was the son of Flora Raphael and David David-Weill , Chairman of Lazard Frères...
, who were both partners in Lazard Frères.
Death
Édouard Stern was found shot to death on March 1, 2005 in Geneva. His body was found in his bedroom, clothed in a flesh-coloured head-to-toe latexLatex
Latex is the stable dispersion of polymer microparticles in an aqueous medium. Latexes may be natural or synthetic.Latex as found in nature is a milky fluid found in 10% of all flowering plants . It is a complex emulsion consisting of proteins, alkaloids, starches, sugars, oils, tannins, resins,...
catsuit
Catsuit
A catsuit is a close-fitting one-piece garment that covers the torso and the legs, and frequently the arms. They are usually made from stretchable material, such as lycra, chiffon, spandex , leather, latex, PVC, or velour, and frequently close using a zipper at the front or back.Catsuits, which...
with a dildo
Dildo
A dildo is a sex toy, often explicitly phallic in appearance, intended for bodily penetration during masturbation or sex with partners.- Description and uses :...
inserted in him, and shot four times; police initially thought the latex body suit may have been a ruse by the murderers to confuse the police, but it later became clear that Stern had been involved in a sadomasochistic bondage
Bondage (sexual)
Bondage is the use of restraints for the sexual pleasure of the parties involved. It may be used in its own right, as in the case of rope bondage and breast bondage, or as part of sexual activity or BDSM activity.- Private bondage :...
session.. Swiss authorities arrested his long-time lover, Cécile Brossard, over the killing. Society columnist Taki Theodoracopulos
Taki Theodoracopulos
Taki Theodoracopulos , originally named Panagiotis Theodoracopulos is a Greek/American journalist, socialite, and political commentator.Better known as Taki, diminutive for Panagiotis, he is a Greek-born journalist and writer living in New York City, London and Switzerland...
has reported in The Spectator
The Spectator
The Spectator is a weekly British magazine first published on 6 July 1828. It is currently owned by David and Frederick Barclay, who also owns The Daily Telegraph. Its principal subject areas are politics and culture...
that Stern, in addition to having many girlfriends, was bisexual and had a boyfriend, and that he was a "rough trade" sex connoisseur.
Brossard, 40, was convicted and on June 18, 2009 was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison. In addition, the Swiss court ordered Brossard to pay Stern's children one Swiss franc for "moral damage". The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is an American English-language international daily newspaper. It is published in New York City by Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corporation, along with the Asian and European editions of the Journal....
has reported that "[Stern's] family hopes people will stop talking about the case". Cécile Brossard was freed on parole in November 2010, after spending five years in detention (including four years while awaiting trial).
Films
The story of Édouard Stern is cited as the inspiration for Olivier AssayasOlivier Assayas
Olivier Assayas is a French film director and screenwriter.He made his debut in 1986, after directing some short films and writing for the influential film magazine Cahiers du cinéma.-Career:...
' 2008
2008 in film
This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
film 'Boarding Gate
Boarding Gate
Boarding Gate is a 2007 French thriller about the sophisticated power plays between a debt-ridden underworld entrepreneur, his provocative and ambitious ex-associate and a manipulative young couple who employ her. Written and directed by Olivier Assayas, the film features an international cast...
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