
They'll Never Hold Me
In 1959, Australians thrilled to every move made by a new criminal underdog, a Ned Kelly for the rock''n''roll era.
Kevin John Simmonds was a charismatic crook whose brazen crime spree had scored him a lengthy prison sentence. But as he was led from court, he boasted, ''They''ll never hold me.''
Two months later, Simmo made good on his promise, staging a daring escape from Long Bay Gaol. When his bi...
In 1959, Australians thrilled to every move made by a new criminal underdog, a Ned Kelly for the rock''n''roll era.
Kevin John Simmonds was a charismatic crook whose brazen crime spree had scored him a lengthy prison sentence. But as he was led from court, he boasted, ''They''ll never hold me.''
Two months later, Simmo made good on his promise, staging a daring escape from Long Bay Gaol. When his bi...