2 suspects were killed, along with a UPS driver and a bystander.
The culprits left the vehicle at the scene.
It's believed that the thieves triggered a power outage.
He agreed to forfeit over 200 firearms and 100,000 rounds of ammunition seized from him on Feb. 13.
36 people have been arrested in the case.
They were convicted last year.
The 50-carat gem went missing on Thursday.
Losses declined to $53.4M.
He paid a CA$2,300 ransom.
The alleged thief claimed to be a soldier looking for an engagement ring.
One of the items was a Graff diamond bracelet valued at $117,000.
He apparently used his advanced age and non-threatening demeanor to his advantage.
'Nobody would pick them up.'
One of the suspects wore a cowboy hat.
Four suspects were arrested.
The trend has spread to New Jersey and Connecticut.
He'll have to serve 4 years of probation.
He'll serve a prison term and pay $89,000 in restitution.
'Employers should share this information with their employees so that all jewelry firms can be ready to face such a dangerous threat,' JSA stated.
She allegedly pawned some of the pieces and listed some on eBay and Poshmark.
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