When the Krays were arrested, they made a mistake. They told Albert to admit the killing of Frank Mitchell. Albert testified against them and his evidence landed the Krays thirty years. This book reveals the inside story of the Krays. It charts the rise of the country's notorious criminals, and their descent into self-destruction.
In the 1960s, Jimmy Evans was one of Britain's leading safe-blowers, his own boss in an era when London's underworld was dominated by gangs such as the Krays and Richardsons. But in 1964, Jimmy's world fell apart. He discovered that his wife was having an affair with George Foreman, brother of the notorious gangland killer, Freddie Foreman. Jimmy shotgunned George at his front door, and Freddie embarked on a bloody 10-year vendetta of murder, assassination, and arson. Foreman exploited his corrupt relationship with two leading Scotland Yard detectives who were his handlers, protectors, and friends. This title reveals the crooked connections between London's top cops, the gangland bosses, and the serial killer they should have locked away.
Albert Donoghue was Reggie Kray's right hand man, his minder and chief executive. In this book, he reveals the events he witnessed, charting the rise of these notorious criminals, and their final descent into self-destruction.
The book delves into the controversial world of Freemasonry, sparked by a recommendation for public registration of Masonic members in law enforcement and judiciary. Martin Short builds on Stephen Knight's earlier investigations, exposing the hidden influence and secrets of the Brotherhood. Through thorough research and compelling narratives, the author uncovers the implications of Masonic ties within powerful institutions, shedding light on the potential conflicts of interest and the secretive nature of these organizations.
Thrilling and sometimes terrifying in its conclusions, The Rise of the Mafia will rock you to the core.
An investigation of Freemasonry which studies such areas as Freemasonry's religious and occult elements, the police and the underworld, the armed forces and charities. The author asks if it can make or break careers and whether it inculcates moral values in its members.
The first detailed analysis of the legacy of the Irish Parliamentary Party in independent Ireland. Providing statistical analysis of the extent of Irish Party heritage in each Dail and Seanad in the period, it analyses how party followers reacted to independence and examines the place of its leaders in public memory.