The Gouffé Affair: France's Shocking 19th Century Murder Case
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The Gouffe Affair, also known as the Gouffé Case, was a sensational French criminal case in the late 19th century. In 1889, bailiff Toussaint-Augustin Gouffé went missing, and his body was later discovered in a trunk in Millery, France. Investigation led to two key suspects: Michel Eyraud and his lover Gabrielle Bompard. They had lured Gouffé, killed him for his money, and attempted to dispose of his body. Eyraud fled to North America but was captured and extradited back to France. Both were tried, with Eyraud sentenced to death and Bompard receiving a 20-year sentence. The case drew immense public and media attention due to its grisly details and international aspects.
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Sorry about your loss.
The absolute massacre the first autopsy did to the body is insane, not to mention the seemingly logical investigations the professor went through with it that the first examiner entirely disregarded. Hair color being marked as black because they didn't thing to even wash off the decomp? Wild.
Dr's can be arrogant dismissives. Always have an open heart and teachable mind. Or could that also be an open mind and teachable heart? ❤
Yeah, the fact that they didn’t even wash off the hair is what really got me.
Any color of hair would appear black in those conditions. He could have had white hair for all that doctor knew.
Even today, doctors are still dismissive and don't bother with proper investigations.
I had a doctor tell me that the reason why I was limping on my left leg was because I'd put on weight, but further investigation found I'd torn the cartilage in my left knee and needed surgery.
@@beck86 Oh, yeah, it was years before a doctor took my leg pain seriously and sent me to a bone doctor. Somehow it only took that doctor 2 seconds to identify my femur was deformed and was deteriorating. At least I'm better off than endometriosis sufferers--it takes minimum of 7 years to diagnose.
This was in 1889. You can't compare it with today. Geez.
Professional police forces were still a new thing back in the 19th century. Just imagine how many serial killers may have been running around at any given time that were never caught.
Imagine how many are currently running around
"What do you call a group of pathologists?"
"A body of pathologists." -- Endeavor Morse.
" they buried him... And waited to see if more clues would emerge." i got the weird image of clues springing up from the grave site.
bunch of weird old dudes hunched expectantly over the interred , hands steepled under their chins.
Some random mushrom pops out of the ground and says 'I'm a clue!'
@@tabbitee exactly! Or a new witness emerging like a zombie.
@@tabbiteehave you ever seen the fungi called dead man's fingers? It's really creepy and literally looks like dead fingers coming out of the ground! 😮
@@sharonw2008 Yes I had, thank you for reminding me about them! :D
Your outrage over the botched first autopsy was delicious!
I love the style, voice, choice & delivery of facts & videography - you are the best!! You've found your niche, I look forward to every episode😂❤!!
Couldn't have said it better myself!!! 😅😅
This was really an amazing story of early forensics. I'm glad some justice was served in this case.
I finally got my Internet restored after being without for 10 days since Hurricane Beryl. Time to CELEBRATE with some bingeing!!❤🎉
Glad to have you back safe and well, Meg!
Hope you're doing alright otherwise
Glad to know you’re safe & well, take care. 🐨🦘🇦🇺
I really like this presenter and his " no-fuss" broadcasting of the cases. No interfering unnecessary dramatic music and commentary. Thank you for fascinating cases! 🙏🏻👌 from 🇬🇧
I read a book last year about this case entitled : 'Little demon in the city of Light' (* 'little demon' being Gabrielle -)
This case so captivated the public that 'souvenir' mini trunks filled with chocolate were being sold by a chocolatier !
There's always someone ready to make a buck on someone else's misfortune...😮
Is it legal to read a book anymore.
A morning with Paul. Perfect start to the day!
Morning? Where do you live?
@@aprilkalcsa9336The U.S. But I'm a long haul truck driver and move around through four time zones. Not every day, but...
How very interesting, hearing about early forensic medicine. And what a story.
You should read "The Killer of Little Shepherds" it's a great thriller and about the birth of forensic science and the doctor Lacassange in this story!
@@egh423You beat me to it! Came here to say this 😊 What an excellent book!
I have heard this story told mostly about the young woman and how she ended up in this situation. It was fascinating to hear of the victim and the forensic work in identifying him. Thank you so much! ❤
Forensic science never fails to impress me.
Conducting a world wide manhunt without any form of technology is pretty impressive!
Dr. Lacasagne (sp?) had a most amazing moustache!
it takes a special mustache to exceed Paul’s mustache, but the doctor’s definitely is special 🤣😎
Well I Never. Paul so good to get some time to play catch up! Wonderful to see your Dapper self. They sure botched this first autopsy. Bashing home on the skull? Crushing bones. Thank God forensics has come a long way Gruesome story Paul. Love your foreign language skills! I could listen to you all day long! Thanks for sharing this with us! See ya next time!
That professor went above and beyond! Very impressive!
I know measuring the femur is used in skeletal restorations, but never knew where it came from! Thank you for your informative and wee presented case. I simply love the matter of fact way you present without adding personal injection unless you specify it as your personal view.
What a great episode! So sequential and exciting. I loved the depiction of the work of Dr. Lacassagne. Very engrossing. Always satisfying to get closure in a crime. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you Paul, for an interesting case. You pronounce the French language well. I am not linguistically inclined. 😊
They caught Me'chel after he showed up for the championship dodgeball game between the purple cobras and average Joe's.
Without the use of beaver hormones also
Paul, you and your team are amazing. I am grateful for all the effort you and your team put in.
I use a VPN program and has used it for many years so I can acsess much content I can't acsess in my own country. It's brilliant
Doesn't work for me anymore. My services won't let me log in unless I turn off the VPN. Its bs.
The description of the 2nd autopsy sounds straight out of an episode of Bones!
A very interesting case, with a calming voice as usual. Thank you Mr. Brodie for another video to make me say “Well, I Never!” Absolutely brilliant! 😊
An amazing story from history. It's so interesting to learn how things were discovered and developed!
This is the first time I’ve heard of a wealthy bailiff. Were Paris bailiffs paid a lot at that time?
Or was it a position of honor for an already wealthy man like the Sheriff of Nottingham?
I checked Wikipedia and it’s clearly a more upscale position than court guardians.
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Sign of huissier de justice in Angoulême, France
A huissier de justice (literally French for "justice usher"), sometimes translated to judicial officer, is an officer of the court in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Quebec, and Switzerland. The officer is appointed by a magistrate of the court (or in France, by the Minister of Justice) and holds a monopoly on the service and execution of court decisions and enforceable instruments. Huissiers de justice also serve as formal witnesses to events (constat d'huissier) in the manner of a notary public.
There is no exactly similar position in the English or American legal system, but the post is often translated as bailiff or process server because of the roughly similar function.”
Thank you for the upload, Paul.
Long time subscriber. Your work is excellent.
Excellent episode. Also, your French pronunciation is very good!
This was an interesting case. It seems like one Inspector Maigret would have worked on, had it happened in the 20th century.
Paul, you are the ultimate story teller!!! I was so happy to see a new episode!!!! ❤ from the USA! 😊
What an incredible investigation.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
So interesting. Thank you, Paul.
You have the only Scottish accent on UA-cam that I find to be quite enjoyable. Will share this channel with the wifey. She's from a family of law enforcement officers.
Thank you, Paul.
Another wonderful episode. Love your work. Long may you educate and entertain us Paul. Thank you.
I love your channel but it would be great to see more of your videos that have interesting stories and facts from history rather than mostly just the true crime ones.
Another fascinating case featuring Alexandre Lacassagne’s work was that of Joseph Vacher. _The Killer of Little Shepherds_ by Douglas Starr is an excellent account that also discusses the birth of modern forensic science. That case would make a great “Well, I never.” Love your channel! 😊
Not a big deal of course but the "é" in "Gouffé" is pronounced, like in the loanword "résumé".
I love this channel. Always impatient for the next episode
Thanks!
Thank you, Brian! It's very appreciated 🙏😊
I’ll bet your SurfShark came in handy while you were away filming “House of the Dragon.”😉😉
Thank you Paul. Fascinating story, well told ❤️
Lovely segue to advert.
Listening from Mackinac Island Michigan
What a story!told so well by your good self.
That was fascinating. Amazing what people are capable of doing. For both good and evil.
Love this guy and the stories.
Interesting case. Thank you for bringing out.
Goof, or Goo-fay? Is that an accent aigu that I see in the title?
it is, sadly Paul got the victim’s name wrong…and it’s not common but still the accent changes the pronunciation
I noticed that too.
I am so pleased for the success of this channel. Well done, and wish you continued success!
Fascinating.
Cheers to your story telling 🤗
I came here just to find out why she had a ribbon across her mouth, didn’t find out, and nobody is asking why she has a ribbon across her mouth. What does everyone know that I don’t
😂 I think it's the edge of her veil
Great story!
I get Paul Harvey- and the rest of the story vibes ❤
You’re a great storyteller!
It was New Scottland Yard that first started to use more modern forensic methods.
that Ripper fellow helped push things along
@@bostonrailfan2427They never caught the Ripper, but maybe that encouraged the Scotland Yard boys to try to learn new methods.
@@censusgary exactly my point, and they weren’t as advanced then as believed, they went so far as to contact Arthur Conan Doyle’s mentor in Edinburgh to get some advice regarding the case…they were still behind many independent pathologists who worked with detectives, such as the good doctor in this case
Very interesting case Paul,
Some serious Gouffés in this case.
I appreciate the educational aspect of this story. Also, I would love to see the bloopers from this. There must have been bloopers. I have a very difficult time pronouncing French names/words and they all come out sounding like toddler gibberish. 😆
I've seen about this case on Brief Case.. thank you for sharing
Very interresting case. And the pronunciation of french words is perfect. Really nice to listen to 😁
Great channel, another riveting video! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your video.
Thank you Paul 😊
That first autopsy sounds like it was done by a madman or a home handyman 😮😮 disgraceful. Your French pronunciation is very good. Interesting case
Well, I Never!
You have a new subscriber here! I really enjoyed the video and love your accent! I'm going to have a great day watching all of your previous videos to catch up! Ps. You're a very handsome man!
Thank you for the kind words, Virginia and welcome aboard! 😊
Thank you
Was refrigeration available in mortuary's?.
Thank you for another fascinating program. The subtitles however were appalling. Sorry.
Yes I heard this case bfore thanks...
Thank you for another great video. Just one suggestion, videos on UA-cam start playing as you scroll onto them, by the time I've clicked to play I've missed the first 5 or 10 seconds of the introduction... I think you could benefit from a 'title page ' that runs for this length of time then you start talking 😊
If I miss the beginning, I just swipe back to it. Bring up the time bar, and swipe to 0.00.
That first autopsy was malpractice, by today's standards. The body was completely botched. I don't remember it, but a doctor told my mom I would be 6'4'' in height. I never reached over 6.00. In my youth, I've always worn a long sleeve on my shirts.
Supposedly, when they measure your "wingspan," and it is 6'4"", then your height should be the same. I'm sure that's an oversimplification.
Btw, I think it's goufFAY - not goof! lol
There is always shoddy police work, even until modern day, isn't it? Especially messing up the first autopsy.
Thanks
Poor closed captioning, it tried so hard
Someone please enlighten me. What on earth is that thing Bompard is wearing on her face in the thumbnail? It looks like a scold's bridle?
Hello. I also wonder as I’ve not seen a photo like this before!
Someone commented it’s the end of her veil! Still odd placement of it
Thank You.
Good morning Sir. Wish you can a have a great weekend❤
I have Surfshark and I love it. I have a dedicated IP so I don’t have to do all that captcha crap. lol. But it works good and it’s not expensive.
What is that across her face in the thumbnail photo?
Well I never, very Interesting!!
Unfortunately the inclusion of paid sponsorship really grates puts me off watching any further...
11:57 What’s up with that thing on her mouth?
Why does Gabrielle have her hat strap around her mouth ( at 12:01 ) ?
Her head is so much bigger than the rest of her. Especially her shoulder width.
Excellent and interesting, but ahem are you having a bit of a linguistical joke with us? His name (as written) should be pronounced more like 'goo-fee' rather than 'goof' (I laughed every time you said it). If I'm wrong, then goof, c'est moi, non?
Judging by how the name is spelled, Gouffé, it should be pronouned "gou-fay".
and Augustin has also a different pronunciation, what he says is Augustine which is a female version. It looks like he did a great job with the difficult words and was then "betrayed" by the supposedly simple ones :)
It's pronounced "Goo-FEH". 👍🏻
Joe is growing a fine mullet!
Your French is beautiful !!!
=^.^=
Thank you for such a delightful episode
Shame on the people that view this and can't be bothered to give it a thumbs up!
will someone please tell me what part of England his accent is from?
Nowhere in England ... he has a Scottish accent ☺️
@@nettybaldwin6756lowlands or Edinburgh? doesn’t sound as strong as highlander or islands or Glaswegian
Sounds a bit like my Dad did. I was thinking Edinburgh.
Hello. Just ask Paul!!?
Isn't it pronounced Goo-fay? An accent means the "ay" sound in the French language. No accent on the "e" is Goof. Just saying
One minor observation, I notice acute accent (accent aigu) over the E, making it pronounced like "goo-fay", whereas you pronounce it more like "goof", but I don't know the story and whether the accent itself is a mistake 👍