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 MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories The Monaco Matriarch (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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 Oct 6, 2025  Dive into a chilling tale of wealth, family betrayal, and a shocking assassination attempt on Monaco's matriarch, Helene Pastor. Discover the tense dynamics within her family and the mystery surrounding the shooting outside the hospital. Follow the detectives as they decode CCTV footage and trace the shooters using DNA evidence. As Helene awakens, her cryptic hints lead to explosive revelations. Unravel the motives behind the hit, involving jealousy and dark financial schemes, as the case unfolds amidst public scrutiny. 
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Matriarch's Daily Routine
- Helene Pastor spent her days hands-on managing a multi-billion dollar Monaco real-estate empire and checking on her sick children.
- She left her office to visit her hospitalized son, accompanied by longtime driver Mohamed and her dog Belle.
Unexpected Ambush Outside Hospital
- While exiting the hospital parking lot, a jogger approached and fired twice into Helene's minivan, striking Helene and Mohamed in the head.
- Witnesses reported two shooters who then melted back into the crowd.
Weapon Choice Suggested Amateur Hit
- The shotgun blast pattern and full‑length wounds suggested an amateur hit rather than a professional assassination.
- MrBallen highlights that a shotgun is an unlikely weapon for a sophisticated hired killer because it attracts attention and is unwieldy in public.
