3. The Great Train Robbers — Bold and Brash
In August 1963, a gang of 15 criminals, led by Bruce Reynolds, executed the Great Train Robbery, stealing £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train in Buckinghamshire, England. (britannica.com) After the heist, many members lived openly, spending their newfound wealth lavishly. For instance, Buster Edwards became a well-known flower seller outside London’s Waterloo Station. (en.wikipedia.org) Despite their public lifestyles, most were eventually apprehended, with some serving sentences up to 30 years. (uk.news.yahoo.com)
