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Delon's Shadow: A 1968 Paris Murder Mystery Revealed
9 Nov
Summary
- A 1968 Paris murder mystery involving a film star's associate.
- The investigation uncovered dark secrets within French cinema.
- Edward Chisholm's book explores the lurid details of the case.
A chilling murder mystery from 1968 Paris is brought to light in Edward Chisholm's "Murder in Paris '68." The investigation began in October 1968 with the discovery of a body wrapped in plastic on a roadside outside the city.
The victim was identified as Stevan Markovic, a Yugoslav with a criminal past whose last known address was the Paris mansion of film star Alain Delon. This connection immediately drew the iconic actor into the unfolding scandal.
Chisholm's work meticulously details how the investigation probed the glamorous facade of French cinema and the city's criminal underworld. The fallout from the murder threatened powerful figures and even reached the French presidency, revealing a darker side to the era's celebrated actors like Delon.
The book, praised for its youthful insouciance and skillful depiction of the underbelly, challenges the public image of stars like Delon, once hailed as "the most beautiful man in the world."
