We all experience internal destruction. Our mind is filled with lies, as if a poison had been injected under the skin. For almost ten years, a family known for its aristocratic origins was under the influence of a man who turned out to be a fraudster, yet they remained absolutely normal people, according to Daniel Zagury, a well-known forensic psychiatrist. This story reveals how descendants of French nobility became victims of deception and manipulation—handing the scammer millions and family estates. Cristina de Vedrin describes how Thierry Tilly, posing as an ally and savior, kept her loved ones in psychological captivity, convincing them of the existence of a secret threat.
Daniel Zagury, acting as an expert in this case, studies the deceiver’s consciousness and explains how modern, educated people could fall into such a trap. This story is a frightening reminder that any of us can end up in a situation like this. Zagury, a recognized expert in forensic psychiatry, shares his conclusions about the mechanisms that lead to such crimes—and about how he helps justice.