This series investigates the most notorious, infamous and terrifying crimes in French history. Cases that – in may cases – inspired films and novels. Join Danielle Thiéry, the first female chief superintendent, on a journey to the dark side of human nature.
Joseph Caillaux, Minister of Finance, underwent a violent press campaign carried out by Le Figaro and led by Gaston Calmette. On 16th March 1914, after her husband had endured months of vicious attacks, Henriette Caillaux, his wife, bought a firearm and went to the headquarters of Le Figaro, gun hidden in a fur sleeve.
