^ a b Morton, James. Some Spanish coastal resorts have been dubbed the 'Costa del Crime' since the 1970s because hundreds of wanted British criminals are thought to have fled there. [13], It was in the early 1960s that Fraser first met Charlie and Eddie Richardson of the Richardson Gang, rivals to the Kray twins. [6] On 9 September 2006, Fraser made his debut for Brighton at The New Den, coming off the bench; later in the game Fraser cleared off the line as Millwall looked to have scored, but Fraser's actions saved the club's clean sheet as Brighton won the match 10. He has been on the Serious Organised Crime Agencys most wanted list since police found drugs worth 5million at a warehouse in Grays, Essex, in March 2009. Family members hugged each other as the hearse arrived with his coffin, adorned with wreaths of flowers which read 'dad', 'grandad' and 'Frank'. [41] Whitehawk won the Isthmian League Division One South title in 201112. Frankie "Mad" Fraser (1923-2014) - Find a Grave Memorial ISBN 0753512750. His first conviction was for stealing cigarettes and after his second he was sent to an approved school. [50] Four months later he returned to Burgess Hill Town,[51] before he joined former loan club Bognor Regis Town in November 2016. One grandson was footballer Tommy Fraser, a former Brighton and Hove Albion and Port Vale and Barnet midfielder. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. They were taken to hospital and on their release they were charged with affray and sentenced to 5 years in prison. Fraser eventually died in hospital in 2014 aged 90 after undergoing surgery on his left leg. Fraser, from London, went on the run after the cannabis worth 5million was found and is believed to be hiding on the Costa del Sol. Frank Lambert - Pro-Football-Reference.com 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Fraser also appeared as East End crime boss Pops Den in the feature film Hard Men, a forerunner of British gangster movies such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and had a documentary made of his life, Mad Frank. He was on the intensive care unit when his family decided to switch off the life support machine on November 26. Video, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, Met Gala 2023: Stars celebrate Karl Lagerfeld, Photo of Princess Charlotte shared as she turns 8, Shooting suspect was deported four times - US media, King Charles to wear golden robes for Coronation, Yellen warns US could run out of cash in a month, Explosion derails train in Russian border region. Retrieved 21 August 2014. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The authorities will work to extradite Anthony Fraser to the UK. Anthony Fraser went on the run after several people were arrested at a storage unit in Grays, Essex, as cannabis worth 5 million was uncovered in March 2009. Frankie Fraser | The Kray Twins Wiki | Fandom He was released from prison in 1985.[17]. London-based production company Classic Media Entertainment has secured the film rights to Mad Frankie's life. He had four sons - Frank Jr, David, Patrick and Francis. He went on to have a relationship with Marilyn Wiseby, daughter of the Great Train Robber, Tommy Wisbey. 17-22-1. 'Mad' Frankie, 87, was a feared member of the Richardson gang, south London rivals of the Krays during the 1960s. A further member of the gang, Harry Beard, is known for frequently urinating on a collector of protection money, who was twice warned by the Richardsons after he pocketed the money. He was sent to prison for attacking Hill's rival Jack Spot in 1956 and given seven years. VideoOn board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, I didnt think make-up was made for black girls, Why there is serious money in kitchen fumes. The other nine on the 'most wanted' list are due to be revealed by Crimestoppers later today. Frank Davidson Fraser[1](13 December 1923 - 26 November 2014),[2]better known as "Mad" Frankie Fraser, was an English gangster who spent 42 years in prison for numerous violent offences. Randy Frazier - Pro-Football-Reference.com The following year, the British mobster Jack Spot and wife Rita were attacked, on Hill's say-so, by Fraser, Bobby Warren and at least half a dozen other men. Both Fraser and Warren were given seven years for their acts of violence. After that he was sent to prison for a smash-and-grab raid on a jeweller's where he met influential London villain Billy Hill, who he went on to work for. Part of his mouth was shot away in the incident. It was during this sentence that he was first certified insane and was sent to Cane Hill Hospital before being released in 1949. Retrieved 2014-08-21. Read about our approach to external linking. [24] Fraser seemed to attract violence; on 25 August, Sheffield Wednesday's Francis Jeffers was sent off for head-butting Fraser,[25] two weeks later Fraser and Aldershot Town captain John Halls almost came to blows before the match had even begun. * Details of the wanted men will be posted on www.crimestoppers-uk.org at around 10am today. 12 June 2013. Read about our approach to external linking. Anthony Fraser, 39, is believed to be hiding on the Costa . We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "He was an amazing character but not a successful criminal. Died 26 November 2014 (aged 90) Thomas Francis Peter Fraser (born 5 December 1987) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. ^ "Gangster 'Mad' Frankie Fraser dies at 90". [19] However, Adams had faith in the young midfielder's vocal abilities and general leadership qualities. [47] He moved on to Lewes three months later. Police want to trace the grandson of one of Britain's most notorious East End gangsters over a drug-smuggling conspiracy. His wife Doreen, who he married in 1965, died in 1999. Fraser himself was charged with pulling out people's teeth with pliers and sentenced to 10 years in prison. ^ "Find & contact The White Hart in Waterloo". The Bank Holiday excitement is a bit too much for some! He is one of 10 suspected villains whose faces will be unveiled by Crimestoppers today in Alicante, Spain. Also at the funeral was former henchmen to rival gang leaders Ronnie and Reggie Kray, Chris Lambrianou, who was convicted for his involvement of the 1967 murder of Jack The Hat McVitie, as well as one of the Great Train robbers - Bobby Welch - who attended in a wheelchair. ISBN 1-85227-874-9. 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During the 1950s his main occupation was as bodyguard to well-known gangster Billy Hill. [16], Fraser's 42 years served in over 20 different prisons in the UK were often coloured by violence. A witness changed his testimony and the charges were eventually dropped, though Fraser still received a five-year sentence for affray. ^ "Classic Media Entertainment". Daily Mirror. He served as the head football coach at William Paterson University team in Wayne Township, New Jersey for four years, from 1978 to 1981, compiled a record of 17 . Retrieved 27 November 2014. Another of Fraser's grandsons, James Fraser, also spent a short time with Bristol Rovers. Anthony Fraser, 39, was on a list of 10 wanted individuals, thought to be in Spain, published in February. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Afraid of being heavily medicated for bad behaviour, Fraser stayed out of trouble and was released in 1955. Police hunt "Mad" Frankie Fraser's grandson after . ^ Newton, Michael (2007). 'Mad' Frankie Fraser grandson arrested in Gibraltar - BBC News Ken Gallagher, head of European Operations for the Serious Organised Crime Agency, said: 'We have many ways of tracking down wanted offenders, but where they drop off our radar we ask the public to help. Originally from London, he went on the run after two tonnes of cannabis was found hidden in a lorry in 2009. Two weeks into Gannon's reign Fraser left the club by mutual consent so as to find first team football, preferring this option to a loan deal. Cme-tv.eu. Whilst in Strangeways, Manchester in 1980, Fraser was 'excused boots' as he claimed he had problems with his feet because another prisoner had dropped a bucket of boiling water on them after Fraser had hit him; he was allowed to wear slippers. The Guardian. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Police are today hunting the grandson of one of Britain's most notorious East End gangsters 'Mad' Frankie Fraser. 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Frankie Fraser had two other sons, called Patrick and Francis - with the latter being the only one who never went to jail. Mobster: The grandson of 'Mad' Frankie Fraser is one of the ten most wanted in the Costa del Sol Fraser's grandfather Mad' Frankie, 87, was a feared member of the Richardson gang, south. ISBN 0-7515-1137-4. ^ Gardner, Bill (26 November 2014). [21] His first goal for the club seemed to come in a 40 home win over Grimsby Town on 5 September. The pair were part of the Richardson gang - also known as the 'torture gang' - and had a reputation as London's most sadist gangsters, where Fraser was the gang's 'enforcer' and infamous for pulling people's teeth out with pliers. TV REALITY TV Guy Frazier - pro-football-reference.com