In this episode of Crime Time Inc., we delve into the legendary Great Train Robbery of 1963. Learn about the meticulous planning and audacious execution of the heist that targeted a Royal Mail train carrying £2.6 million from Glasgow to London. Discover how a gang of 15, led by Bruce Reynolds, orchestrated the robbery by tampering with railway signals and overpowering the crew without firearms. However, their near-perfect crime was marred by violence against train driver Jack Mills, and subsequent critical mistakes during their escape from Leather Slade Farm. The abandoned hideout became a forensic goldmine for the police, leading to the apprehension and conviction of most gang members. The episode also explores the social and cultural impact of the crime, the harsh sentences meted out, and the sensational prison escapes that followed, particularly Ronnie Biggs's escape that amplified his folk hero status. Uncover the unresolved mystery of the stolen loot, pondering the alluring, yet real, human cost of such criminal acts. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of this captivating case, and consider the broader implications of crime and punishment, both in the past and in today's advanced technological world.

00:00 Introduction to the Great Train Robbery

00:23 The Target: Royal Mail Train

01:01 Meticulous Planning by the Gang

01:33 Executing the Heist

02:05 The Human Cost: Jack Mills

03:08 The Escape Plan Unravels

06:01 The Police Investigation

08:35 The Trial and Sentencing

10:24 Infamous Prison Escapes

12:33 The Missing Loot

14:22 The Robbery's Legacy

15:48 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.