Lucy Dudko

Lucy Dudko
Born
Lyudmila Vitalievna Zhdanova

1958 (age 65–66)[2]
Kuybyshev, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
NationalityAustralian
Other namesRed Lucy[2]
OccupationLibrarian
Years active1999
Known for1999 helicopter hijacking
Criminal statusReleased on parole after 7 years' imprisonment
SpouseAleksey Dudko
ChildrenMaria Dudko
ParentVitaliy Zhdanov
Criminal chargeRescue of an inmate in lawful custody by force
Assault on a member of the crew of an aircraft
Detention for advantage
Unauthorised possession of a firearm (two counts)[1]
PenaltyMaximum 10 years' imprisonment
Time at large
March 25 – May 8, 1999
Imprisoned atMulawa Women's Prison (1999–2006)

Lucy Dudko is a Russian-Australian woman convicted of hijacking a helicopter in 1999, which she used in the escape from Silverwater Correctional Complex of convicted armed robber John Killick. Dudko served time in the Mulawa Women's Prison from 1999 to 2006 before being released on parole.[3]

  1. ^ International covenant on civil and political rights (29 August 2009). Human Rights Committee Ninetieth session 9 – 27 July 2007. United Nations. p. 4. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b Duff, Eamonn (14 June 2009). "Crime of passion fades into a quiet life". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  3. ^ Hall, Louise (7 April 2015). "Killick free to seek contact with Red Lucy". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 January 2017.