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Congratulations to 94-year-old
John Hilton on the release of his audiobook! Out of all of our podcast guests,
John served the most UK prison time: 45 years!
His book is available worldwide
on Amazon in all formats (ebook, paperback, audio) titled Armed and Dangerous:
London Gangster’s Path to Multiple Murders and 45 Years in Prison.
DESCRIPTION:
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. on the release of his audiobook! Out of all of our podcast guests,
John served the most UK prison time: 45 years!
His book is available worldwide
on Amazon in all formats (ebook, paperback, audio) titled Armed and Dangerous:
London Gangster’s Path to Multiple Murders and 45 Years in Prison.
DESCRIPTION:
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.