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.