The much requested podcast John Hilton Part 2 has arrived!
45 Years In EVERY UK Prison!
And his book, Armed and Dangerous, is available worldwide on
Amazon too in all formats!
“They just don’t make them like John anymore. A real tough
who has lived the best and worst in life!” – Shaun Attwood, true crime
author/YouTuber
After an astonishing 45-year journey through the
labyrinthine confines of every single UK prison, John Hilton, now 94, who holds
the dubious title of being one of the longest-serving criminals in UK history,
is finally breaking his silence.
In his compelling autobiography, he offers a gripping and
unfiltered account of his tumultuous life, from his tragic beginnings in the
aftermath of World War II to his descent into a life of crime.
Hilton's first stint in a young offenders' prison at the age
of sixteen came about when he was caught stealing money from the till of a
local fruit and veg stall where he worked. During this dark period, he suffered
life-altering injuries while incarcerated, losing several fingers and he
quickly learned how to navigate the harsh realities of the prison system.
These traumatic experiences only fuelled Hilton's dangerous
path into a life of armed robberies and even murder, cementing his dangerous
mind-set.
On one fateful night in 1978, during a robbery gone wrong,
Hilton shot a diamond merchant in the back, and accidentally shot his crime
partner. He was faced with an uncomfortable decision: whether to let his friend
bleed to death and to discard the body or to take him to a hospital, running
the risk of being caught for a double homicide.
Detailing the ever-changing prison regime through the
decades, Hilton's autobiography is not merely a chronicle of wrongdoing but a
tale of sacrifice, honour and resourcefulness. He candidly takes readers on a
journey through his ruthless and unforgiving mind. This deeply personal account
is a must-read for anyone interested in the criminal justice system, the psyche
of a dangerous armed robber, the old East End of London and the remarkable
gangsters it produced.
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