Gerry Hutch

Gerard Hutch (born 11 April 1963) is an Irish criminal. He was the prime suspect for two of the biggest armed robberies in Irish history.[1][2] Known for leading a "disciplined, ascetic lifestyle" since leaving prison in 1985, he was nicknamed "The Monk" by investigative journalist Veronica Guerin.[3][4][5] Hutch is also the leader of the organised crime group the Hutch Gang, and was charged but acquitted of the murder of David Byrne.

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  4. ^ Henry McDonald (7 February 2016). "Murders in Spain, and a Dublin attack with AK-47s: the deadly 20-year war of Ireland's drug cartels". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  5. ^ Vikram Dodd (7 December 2000). "Journalist 'was killed to save drugs empire'". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 February 2016.