Faces of the Underworld 2

In Britain there is a fascination with crime and criminals that has guaranteed, with the help of the media that names like Kray,
Fraser and Foreman will be remembered for all time. Publicity is the oxygen of fame and the media has unwittingly turned many
of the country’s most dangerous villains into household names. This came to be simply because there’s something compulsively
watchable about gangsters. You probably wouldn’t want to be friends with one given the strong possibility of suffering a violent
death or imprisonment, but watching them blast each other on television from the comfort of your own home is an undeniable
joy. They wear the best clothes, bed the most beautiful women, make ridiculous amounts of tax-free money, have no fear of
authority, and delight in dishing out the most gratuitous violent acts known to mankind. These people are the rock stars of the
criminal world, and most men have a secret fantasy of being one. Britain’s first celebrity gangsters were Billy Hill and Jack Spot.
They were the co-rulers of London whose uneasy alliance collapsed in an orgy of bloodletting. The publication of Hill’s book in
the 1950`s catapulted him into the national media and ensured that he became an icon overnight. However even Hill’s reputation
paled beside that of Ron and Reg Kray, the sinister twins whose enduring mystique is captured in those eerily iconic David Bailey
photographs. More recently, self styled, self publicised and self indulgent gang-star Dave Courtney left all of his predecessors in
his wake. The former bin man and registered police informant not only boasted about his string of convictions for petty crimes, he
actually appeared in print and on national television falsely claiming that he had committed at least two gangland murders. The
late great American President John F. Kennedy once said that the greatest enemy of the truth is very often not the lie - deliberate,
contrived and dishonest - but the myth - persistent, persuasive and unrealistic. Those wise words could easily have been written
for Courtney. Many young people were impressed by Courtney’s quick wit and apparent lack of respect for authority and he soon
attracted a large following that turned out at theatres and nightclubs to shake their hero’s hand and have their photo taken with
him – for a fee of course. The King of Spin began selling a range of personalised merchandise that included knuckle dusters, key
rings, grotesque statues of himself and pint glasses engraved with the words, `The Firm`. Sadly Courtney’s twenty-three year-old
step-son Genson thought that he too could do as he pleased and live the exciting life his father had always promoted. He was
imprisoned for six years after raping a young girl who rejected his advances. Bloated with steroids Genson embarked upon a
campaign of terror when he was released, robbing drug dealers and threatening to shoot his own uncle over an alleged £1,000
debt. He served a six year jail term for rape, nothing it seems was sacred to him. The drugs and his own father’s false testament
made him believe that as he was a Courtney, he was invincible and could do whatever pleased him. His uncle, David Pinto, feared
that Genson was going to carry out his threat to shoot him and decided to act first. Pinto and another man lay in wait outside
Genson’s girlfriend’s home. When Genson left the premises and sat in his car, Pinto shot him in the shoulder. He then put a gun
to Genson’s head and shot him through the left eye. Genson Courtney died the following day. Pinto and his accomplice were
imprisoned for life with a recommendation that they serve at least thirty-one years. Three men’s lives destroyed over a £1,000
debt. That, unfortunately, is the way things are these days. You have to look and act tough in order to be deemed a contender.

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ASBO’s and exclusion orders from city centres are seen as `badges of honour` by many young people. The culture of protecting
their rights instead of addressing their wrongs, has led to teachers, the police and society in general losing the authority to
administer the law and maintain discipline. One can almost hear kids saying, “Why worry about the consequences of my actions
because in reality there are no consequences?” Prison has become such a soft option it actually provides a better standard
of living and social environment than many law abiding people enjoy on this side of the wall. In 2014 the family unit is all but
redundant in some sections of society, and so the attention and recognition young children (because that’s what many gang
members are) yearn for, has to be found elsewhere. For many, `elsewhere` is amidst a gang where members protect each other,
provide for each other and essentially become a substitute for the absent family. Their father figures are rap artists whose lyrics
promote the ethos that it’s better to get rich quick or die trying. Their entertainment is provided by video games where they are
able to shoot people fifty times and watch them get back up again. Causing injury or death using a gun or a knife becomes an
emotionless, cold, clinical, almost matter of fact activity. The `families` income is provided by drug dealing. Why work forty-hours
a week for the minimum wage when one can earn thousands of pounds a week, by simply selling drugs? In order to reverse this
trend parents and schools need to instil self respect in children and promote respecting others. Human Rights laws need to be
tailored to incorporate human wrongs. Those in authority need to be able to administer discipline and justice for the benefit of
both the victims and perpetrators of crime. Like the successful campaigns for speeding and drink driving, drugs and gangs have
to be portrayed in the media as un-cool activities, reserved only for the losers in society. Young people have to be left in no doubt
that criminality is no longer a career option. Throughout history there has only ever been one successful firm. Many have tried to
outwit them, murder their members and undermine their authority but each time they have returned stronger, more determined
and more competent in defeating their opponents. This firm cannot be wiped out because its members are immediately replaced
as they retire or fall. Its reason for being is justice and the common good for all rather than greed. You may not have guessed who
I am referring to but if you are a criminal and you are reading this they will have heard of you. To them your master plan is little
more than a rehashed version of a scam that has failed previously for others on countless occasions. They know that amongst
your `trusted` associates lurks at least one informant. They also know that one day soon, they will apprehend you and they will
disrupt not only your life but the lives of those you love and those your criminal acts have provided for. May the force be with you.

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Photograph Index

Page 02 – 06 Dean Graham’s funeral. Page 90 – 91 Don Tear.
Page 08 A derelict street in Liverpool. Page 92 – 93 Albert Chapman.
Page 09 – 10 Michael Showers. Page 94 – 95 Albert Chapman (L) Don Tear (R)
Page 12 – 14 Charlie Seiga. Page 96 Freddie Foreman.
Page 16 Larry Parks. Page 97 – 100 Patsy Manning.
Page 17 Michael Showers. Page 102 Charlie Kray.
Page 19 – 22 Charlie Seiga. Page 104 – 105 Sharif Cousins. (Burger Bar Boys)
Page 23 Steven Gerrard. Page 106 Dylan Duffus. (Burger Bar Boys)
Page 24 (L-R) Joey Owens, businessman Wayne McLean. Page 108 Simeon “Zimbo” Moore. (Johnson Crew)
Page 26 (L-R) Businessman Wayne McLean, Joey Owens. Page 109 Anjuma Thompson. (Burger Bar Boys)
Page 28 James “Pancake” Taylor. Page 110 Anjuma Thompson.
Page 30 – 31 Shaun Smith. Page 111 (L-R) Dylan Duffus, Anjuma Thompson, Simeone “Zimbo”
Page 33 – 34 Norman Johnson. Moore.
Page 36 (L-R) Nick Reynolds, Howard Marks. Page 112 (L-R) Simeone “Zimbo” Moore, Anjuma Thompson, Dylan
Page 37 Howard Marks. Duffus.
Page 39 – 40 Howard Marks. Page 113 (L-R) Simeone “Zimbo” Moore, Anjuma Thompson, Dylan
Page 42 – 43 Paul Grimes. Duffus.
Page 45 – 46 Glaswegian heroin addict. Page 115 Winston “Nelly” Goldson, Tony Wilson, Rob Holloway,
Page 48 – 57 Ken Keating’s Funeral. Winston “Convict” Little, Karl Raven, Richie Carter.
Page 58 Michael Showers. Page 116 Winston “Nelly” Goldson.
Page 59 Curtis Warren. Page 117 Marlon Jones.
Page 60 – 64 Stephen French. Page 118 (L-R) Tony Wilson, Winston “Convict” Little.
Page 66 – 67 Brian Charrington Junior. Page 119 – 122 Marlon Jones. (L)
Page 68 – 69 Paul Grimes. Page 123 – 124 Dutch Raja. (3rd from L)
Page 71 Curtis Warren. Page 126 Joe Egan.
Page 72 – 73 Green Lane Turks. Page 127 (L) Joe Egan, (3rd from L) World Middleweight Champion
Page 75 Frankie Fraser. Marvin Hagler.
Page 77 – 78 Paul Ferris. Page 128 – 129 Joe Egan.
Page 80 – 82 Dominic Noonan. Page 131 (L-R) Paddy Hill, Gerry Conlon.
Page 84 – 86 Members of the Burke family. Page 132 Gerry Conlon.
Page 88 St Martin’s church Birmingham City Centre. Page 133 – 136 Paddy Hill.
Page 138 IRA gunman Belfast.
Page 139 – 141 Murals Belfast.

Photograph Index

Page 143 James “Jaimba” McLean. Page 212 Chris Bacon.
Page 145 – 148 Johnny “Mad Dog” Adair. Page 213 – 215 Kevin Sumer
Page 149 Sam “Skelly” McCrory. Page 217 – 219 Billy Isaac.
Page 150 “Buffalo” Billy Clare. Page 220 Terry Adams.
Page 151 - 152 Jimmy “the Whale” Gantley. Page 222 Bernard O’Mahoney.
Page 154 – 157 “Buffalo” Billy Clare. Page 223 Southend on Sea, Essex.
Page 159 Scott Knight. Page 225 (L-R) Eddie and Billy Blundell.
Page 161 – 163 Scott Knight. Page 226 Billy Blundell.
Page 164 (L-R) Johnny “Mad Dog” Adair, Johnny “Mad Pup” Adair. Page 227 (L-R) Danny Woolard, Billy Blundell, Eddie Blundell,
Page 165 Johnny “Mad Pup” Adair. Lawrence Apicella, Paul Harris.
Page 167 (L-R) Johnny “Mad Pup” Adair, Sam “Skelly” McCrory, Page 229 – 232 Various members of Motorcycle Clubs, not Hells Angels.
Johnny “Mad Dog” Adair. Page 233 – 234 Ray Winstone.
Page 168 (L-R) Johnny “Mad Pup” Adair, Johnny “Mad Dog” Adair, Page 236 Bernard O’Mahoney.
Sam “Skelly” McCrory. Page 237 (L-R) Martin Hall, Gavin Spicer.
Page 170 (L-R) Jack Jaconelli, Sam McCrory. Page 238 Second left Martin Hall then L-R Gavin Spicer, Bernard
Page 171 Jack Jaconelli. O’Mahoney and Vinney King.
Page 173 – 175 (L-R) Jack Jackson (wearing Free Bronson T-shirt) Donald Page 239 (L-R) Martin Hall, Gavin Spicer, Bernard O’Mahoney.
McPhee. James McCrory. James McCrory, Jason Young. Page 241 Danny Woolard.
Page 181 (Black T-shirt) Jason Young. Page 242 Tilbury Docks, Essex.
Page 182 – 184 James McCrory. Page 244 – 246 Andrew Pritchard.
Page 186 – 188 Deca Simpkin. Page 247 - 248 Carlton Leach.
Page 190 Wayne Barker. Page 250 John Whomes.
Page 191 Paddy Doherty. Page 251 – 254 Adele O’Connor.
Page 192 - 193 (L-R) Johnny Joyce Senior, Dougie Joyce. Page 256 (L-R) Bernard O’Mahoney, Steve “Nipper” Ellis.
Page 194- 202 (L-R) Dougie Joyce, Johnny Joyce Junior. Page 258 Photo taken on car park of Maldon police station.
Page 204 Wayne Barkers Funeral May 2012. Page 260 Range Rover.
Page 205 – 206 (L-R) Frankie Fraser, David Fraser. Page 261 – 266 Steve “Nipper” Ellis.
Page 207 Sam Dundas. Page 267 – 268 Carlton Leach.
Sam Dundas (foot on ring) Jimmy Tippett Senior. Page 269 – 270 John Whomes.
Page 209 (seated.) Page 272 – 274 Joan Hannington.
Page 210 Paul Ferris. Page 275 Vic Dark.
Page 211 Wayne Rooney. Page 276 Norman Parker.
(L-R) The Crafty Cockney. Chris Bacon.

Photograph Index

Page 277 Paul Massey. Page 330 Bernard O’Mahoney.
Page 278 (L-R) Paul Ferris, Mick Healy. Page 331 – 338 Bonded by Blood Film set, Elstree Studios Borehamwood
Page 279 – 280 Wayne Barker (wearing braces) Page 339 Hertfordshire.
Page 281 Dennis Stafford. Page 340 Danny Woolard (Boxing pose) at the Premier of Bonded
Page 282 (L-R) Eddie Richardson, Frankie Fraser. by Blood. Odeon Covent Garden London.
Page 283 Ian “Blink” McDonald (seated with scar) being Page 341 Sonia Clarke aka Sonique. Vocalist with S`Express and
interviewed. solo artist at the Premier of Bonded by Blood. Odeon
Page 284 Mickey Francis. (Heavily involved in the “Manchester Page 342 Covent Garden London.
Door Wars.”) (L-R) Cass Pennant, Jeff Stewart (Actor who played Reg
Page 285 (L-R) Ian, Andrew and David Butlin. (Huddersfield) Page 343 Hollis in television series The Bill) at the Premier of
Page 286 - 289 Party at Charlie Seigas home attended by actors from Page 344 Bonded by Blood. Odeon Covent Garden London.
Brookside television series. Actress and model Susie Amy (Played Donna Jagger
Page 291 Ricky Percival. Page 345 in Bonded by Blood and Chardonnay Lane-Pascoe in
Page 292 (L-R) Danny Percival, Sandy Percival, Steve “Nipper” Ellis. Page 346 Footballers Wives) at the Premier of Bonded by Blood.
Page 293 (L-R) Kevin Walsh, Danny Percival, Sandy Percival. Odeon Covent Garden London.
Page 295 – 296 Twins James and Bryan Hanlon. Page 348 – 349 Danny Dyer at the Premier of Bonded by Blood. Odeon
Page 297 Michael McCormack Page 350 Covent Garden London.
Page 298 (L-R) Gary Britton, Michael McCormack, Joe Steel. Page 351 (L-R) Chelsea F.C and England player, Dennis Wise,
Page 299 Ian “Blink” McDonald. Page 352 Bernard O’Mahoney, Roshea O’Mahoney at the Bonded
Page 300 – 304 Barry “Braveheart” Hughes. Page 353 by Blood Premier party at Punk in Soho London.
Page 305 – 306 Scene of George Redmond’s murder. Page 354 – 356 Guests at the Bonded by Blood Premier party at Punk in
Page 308 George Redmond’s funeral. Page 357 Soho London.
Page 309 Members of the McGovern family attending George Page 359 - 360 (L-R) Actors, Neil Maskell, Tamer Hassan, Terry Stone,
Redmond’s funeral. Danny Dyer and Bernard O’Mahoney at the Bonded by
Page 312 – 314 Ian “Blink” McDonald. Blood Premier party at Punk in Soho London.
Page 316 – 317 Bernard and Roshea O’Mahoneys wedding, Alnwick Dave Courtney and friends at the wake of Genson
Castle, Northumberland. Courtney.
Page 318 Paddy Conroy. Dave Courtney prepares for Genson Courtney’s funeral.
Page 319 – 324 Bernard and Roshea O’Mahoneys wedding. Dave Courtney and members of the Outlaws Motorcycle
Page 325 – 326 Danny Dyer. Club who provided an escort for the funeral cortege.
Page 327 (L-R) Steve “Nipper” Ellis, Danny Dyer. (L) Conman and make believe millionaire Jonathan
Page 328 (L-R) Steve “Nipper” Ellis, Bernard O’Mahoney. Disley.
Page 329 (L-R) Bernard O’Mahoney, Steve “Nipper” Ellis, Danny Genson Courtney’s funeral.
Dyer. Jennifer Pinto and Dave Courtney.
Jennifer Pinto.
Riot police in Manchester following Glasgow Rangers v
Zenit St Petersburg UEFA Cup final 2007.