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Darcy Dugan | |
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| Born | 29 August 1920 |
| Died | 22 August 1991 (aged 70) |
| Occupation(s) | Bank robber, prison escape artist |
| Criminal status | Commuted to life in prison |
| Spouse | Jan Simmonds |
| Conviction(s) | Bank robbery, Prison escapee |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
Darcy Ezekiel Dugan (29 August 1920 – 22 August 1991) was an Australian bank robber and New South Wales' most notorious prison escaper.[1][2] During his criminal career he committed numerous armed holdups, mostly of banks,[2] but also even of a hospital.[2] However, he became more famous for his daring escapes than for his the crimes for which he was convicted.[2][3]
- ^ "Larrikin thief's last gamble marks his grave". The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 November 2002. Retrieved 29 July 2007.
- ^ a b c d "Celebrity criminals". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 29 July 2007.[permanent dead link]
- ^ N.Lipson & T.Barnao. 'As Crime Goes By - The Life and Times of "Bondi" Bill Jenkings. Published 1992, Ironbark Press, Australia.(ISBN 1 875471 14 6) - Chapter 5, 'Darcy and Me'.