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'''Andrea Mohr''' (born July 19, 1963, in [[Neustadt an der Weinstraße|Neustadt]], West Germany) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://koebstjakobus.piranho.de/seiten/sonstiges.htm |title=Neustadt-Linkverzeichnis |access-date=2010-11-04 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719024023/http://koebstjakobus.piranho.de/seiten/sonstiges.htm |archive-date=2012-07-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a German writer who writes in German and English. Previously, she was involved in some international drug smuggling and other criminal activities like organized crime. She organized numerous trades around the world. She served a sentence from 1999 to 2004, in the high-security prison for women in [[Australia]], in the [[Dame Phyllis Frost Centre]] in [[Melbourne]].
'''Andrea Mohr''' (born July 19, 1963, in [[Neustadt an der Weinstraße|Neustadt]], West Germany)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://koebstjakobus.piranho.de/seiten/sonstiges.htm |title=Neustadt-Linkverzeichnis |access-date=2010-11-04 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719024023/http://koebstjakobus.piranho.de/seiten/sonstiges.htm |archive-date=2012-07-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a German writer who writes in German and English. Mohr was previously involved in international drug smuggling and served a sentence from 1999 to 2004 in the high-security prison for women, the [[Dame Phyllis Frost Centre]] in [[Melbourne]], Australia.


== Life ==
== Life ==
=== Prior to the detention ===
=== Prior to the detention ===
She attended primary school from 1969 to 1973 in Neustadt, [[Germany]] where she attended the Leibniz Gymnasium. she attended the English night school Inlingua in Mannheim, Germany from 1983 to 1984 as a foreign correspondent. This was followed by studies of economics in 1985–1986 at the [[Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich]]. From 1986 to 1989 she studied Japanese and American Studies at the [[Free University of Berlin]].
She attended primary school from 1969 to 1973 in Neustadt, [[Germany]] where she attended the Leibniz Gymnasium. She attended the English night school Inlingua in Mannheim, Germany from 1983 to 1984 as a foreign correspondent. This was followed by studies of economics in 1985–1986 at the [[Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich]]. From 1986 to 1989 she studied Japanese and American Studies at the [[Free University of Berlin]].


In Tokyo, Bangkok, Los Angeles and Kyoto, she worked as a photo model and hostess, in Berlin in Cabarets as a striptease dancer. She lived in [[Berlin]] from 1986 to 1996, and then in Melbourne until her deportation in 2004. Now she is back in her hometown.
In Tokyo, Bangkok, Los Angeles and Kyoto, she worked as a photo model and hostess, in Berlin in Cabarets as a striptease dancer. She lived in [[Berlin]] from 1986 to 1996, and then in Melbourne until her deportation in 2004.


===Time in prison===
===Time in prison===
She pleaded guilty to being knowingly concerned in the importation of 5.5 kilograms of cocaine by her ex-husband [[Werner Roberts]]; other co-accused were the well-known Melbourne lawyer [[Andrew Fraser (lawyer)|Andrew Fraser]] and [[Carl Urbanec]], her longtime German friend.
She pleaded guilty to being knowingly concerned in the importation of 5.5 kilograms of cocaine by her ex-husband Werner Roberts; other co-accused were the well-known Melbourne lawyer [[Andrew Fraser (lawyer)|Andrew Fraser]] and Carl Urbanec, her longtime German friend.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Butcher |first=Steve |date=21 Dec 1999 |title=Lawyer knew about cocaine, court told |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/123611117 |access-date=12 February 2024 |work=[[The Age]] |pages=2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Barry |first=Paul |date=12 July 2000 |title=Drug trial for Bond defender |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sydney-morning-herald/59610868/ |access-date=17 February 2024 |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |pages=4}}</ref>


Andrea Mohr was sentenced to a maximum of 8 years, with a minimum of 5 years, and after serving 5 years she was deported back to Germany. Andrea had been married to Werner Roberts since 1997 and divorced him 2001. Werner Roberts was sentenced to 10 to 13 years in prison, Carl Urbanec 6 to 9 years and Andrew Fraser 5 to 7 years in prison. Corrupt Melbourne police officers were involved in the case, and were later indicted or even convicted, but this was because of other offences.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/08/26/1061663800656.html?from=storyrhs ''New drug squad corruption allegations''] ''theage.com.au''</ref>
Andrea Mohr was sentenced to a maximum of 8 years, with a minimum of 5 years, and after serving 5 years she was deported back to Germany.<ref name="Damsch-2010">{{Cite news |last=Damsch |first=Jürgen |date=2 May 2010 |title=Mein Jet-Set-Leben im Koks-Geschäft |lang=de |url=https://www.bild.de/news/2010/im-kokain-geschaeft-12397442.bild.html |archive-date= |access-date=17 February 2024 |newspaper=[[Bild]]}}</ref> Andrea had been married to Werner Roberts since 1997 and divorced him 2001. Werner Roberts was sentenced to 10 to 13 years in prison, Carl Urbanec 6 to 9 years and Andrew Fraser 5 to 7 years in prison.


Andrea Mohr spent her entire sentence in high-security prison, since she was a high-profile case involved in international crimes, deemed to be a high escape risk. During her prison time she completed a correspondence course at the [[Swinburne University of Technology]], Melbourne, in the fields of journalism and creative writing.
Andrea Mohr spent her entire sentence in high-security prison, since she was a high-profile case involved in international crimes, deemed to be a high escape risk.<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=1 December 2010 |title=PIXIE – Andrea Mohr in an interview |url=http://derkreuzberger.de/pixie-andrea-mohr-im-interview/ |access-date=17 February 2024 |website=derkreuzberger.de}}</ref> During her prison time she completed a correspondence course at the [[Swinburne University of Technology]], Melbourne, in the fields of journalism and creative writing.


== After Prison ==
== Post-prison career ==
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Since 2004 she has authored several books. For the German publishing house Umschau Buchverlag she wrote the following culinary travel guides:
Since 2004 the author of numerous books such as:
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*''Kulinarische Entdeckungsreise durch Niederösterreich'' (''Culinary Journey of Discovery through Lower Austria'')
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For the German publishing house Umschau Buchverlag she wrote the following culinary travel guides:
*''Eine Weinreise durch die Pfalz'' (''A Wine Journey through the Palatinate'')
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*"Kulinarische Entdeckungsreise durch Niederösterreich"
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*''Trends und Lifestyle in Berlin''.
*"Eine Weinreise durch die Pfalz"
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*"Trends und Lifestyle in Berlin" .


Her autobiography “Pixie” is published since July 2009 by [[Hardie Grant Books]], Australian publisher in English language. Howard Marks wrote a quote for the book cover. “Pixie” will be published in January 2011 in German language by the publishing house [[Egmont Publishing|Egmont]] (VGS) .
Her autobiography ''Pixie'' was published in 2009 by Hardie Grant Books in Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pixie: Dancer, Drug Smuggler, Prisoner, Saint |url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7615225-pixie |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Goodreads |language=en}}</ref> [[Howard Marks]] wrote a quote for the book cover. A German translation of ''Pixie'' was published in 2011 by [[Egmont Publishing]] (VGS) .


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In 2010 she started to present her show-and multi-media readings under the title ''This is not a Striptease'', telling about her life.
She wrote 22 short stories, the collection with the title “Blood-red” (not yet published) Two of those short stories will be published in the forthcoming book "Tripping" by [[Howard Marks]].

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In 2010 she started to present her show-and multi-media readings under the title "This is not a striptease", telling about her life.
She is active for [[Amnesty International]] and fighting for better conditions within the prison system.
She is active for [[Amnesty International]] and fighting for better conditions within the prison system.

TV Show
Locked UP Abroad
National Geographic Broadcast
Episode Dame of Cocaine
Was released on Disney Plus at January 2023 telling Andrea Mohr's story


==References==
==References==
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*Official Website of Andrea Mohr (English and German)
*Pixie: Inside A World Of Drugs, Sex and Violence (English)
*Dark side of the force (English)
*New drug squad corruption allegations (English)
*Bild Am Sonntag Article July 2010 (German)


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.andreamohr.de/ Official Website] (englisch und deutsch)
* [http://www.andreamohr.de/ Official Website] (English and German)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091114182839/http://www.hardiegrant.com.au/Books/Books/Book.aspx?isbn=9781740667043 Pixie:Inside A World Of Drugs, Sex And Violence] (englisch)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091114182839/http://www.hardiegrant.com.au/Books/Books/Book.aspx?isbn=9781740667043 Pixie:Inside A World Of Drugs, Sex And Violence] (English)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071031015102/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22668765-28737,00.html Dark side of the force] (englisch)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071031015102/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22668765-28737,00.html Dark side of the force] (English)
* [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/08/26/1061663800656.html New drug squad corruption allegations] (englisch)
* [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/08/26/1061663800656.html New drug squad corruption allegations] (English)

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Andrea Mohr

Andrea Mohr (born July 19, 1963, in Neustadt, West Germany)[1] is a German writer who writes in German and English. Mohr was previously involved in international drug smuggling and served a sentence from 1999 to 2004 in the high-security prison for women, the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Melbourne, Australia.

Life

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Prior to the detention

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She attended primary school from 1969 to 1973 in Neustadt, Germany where she attended the Leibniz Gymnasium. She attended the English night school Inlingua in Mannheim, Germany from 1983 to 1984 as a foreign correspondent. This was followed by studies of economics in 1985–1986 at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. From 1986 to 1989 she studied Japanese and American Studies at the Free University of Berlin.

In Tokyo, Bangkok, Los Angeles and Kyoto, she worked as a photo model and hostess, in Berlin in Cabarets as a striptease dancer. She lived in Berlin from 1986 to 1996, and then in Melbourne until her deportation in 2004.

Time in prison

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She pleaded guilty to being knowingly concerned in the importation of 5.5 kilograms of cocaine by her ex-husband Werner Roberts; other co-accused were the well-known Melbourne lawyer Andrew Fraser and Carl Urbanec, her longtime German friend.[2][3]

Andrea Mohr was sentenced to a maximum of 8 years, with a minimum of 5 years, and after serving 5 years she was deported back to Germany.[4] Andrea had been married to Werner Roberts since 1997 and divorced him 2001. Werner Roberts was sentenced to 10 to 13 years in prison, Carl Urbanec 6 to 9 years and Andrew Fraser 5 to 7 years in prison.

Andrea Mohr spent her entire sentence in high-security prison, since she was a high-profile case involved in international crimes, deemed to be a high escape risk.[5] During her prison time she completed a correspondence course at the Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, in the fields of journalism and creative writing.

Post-prison career

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Since 2004 she has authored several books. For the German publishing house Umschau Buchverlag she wrote the following culinary travel guides:

  • Kulinarische Entdeckungsreise durch Niederösterreich (Culinary Journey of Discovery through Lower Austria)
  • Eine Weinreise durch die Pfalz (A Wine Journey through the Palatinate)
  • Trends und Lifestyle in Berlin.

Her autobiography Pixie was published in 2009 by Hardie Grant Books in Australia.[6] Howard Marks wrote a quote for the book cover. A German translation of Pixie was published in 2011 by Egmont Publishing (VGS) .

In 2010 she started to present her show-and multi-media readings under the title This is not a Striptease, telling about her life. She is active for Amnesty International and fighting for better conditions within the prison system.

TV Show Locked UP Abroad National Geographic Broadcast Episode Dame of Cocaine Was released on Disney Plus at January 2023 telling Andrea Mohr's story

References

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  1. ^ "Neustadt-Linkverzeichnis". Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2010.
  2. ^ Butcher, Steve (21 December 1999). "Lawyer knew about cocaine, court told". The Age. p. 2. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  3. ^ Barry, Paul (12 July 2000). "Drug trial for Bond defender". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 4. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  4. ^ Damsch, Jürgen (2 May 2010). "Mein Jet-Set-Leben im Koks-Geschäft". Bild (in German). Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  5. ^ "PIXIE – Andrea Mohr in an interview". derkreuzberger.de. 1 December 2010. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Pixie: Dancer, Drug Smuggler, Prisoner, Saint". Goodreads. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
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