A newly discovered recording of notorious gangster Ronnie Kray features him warning young people that a life of crime leads only to misery. The tape, uncovered by television presenter Fred Dinenage, captures the infamous twin speaking from Broadmoor Hospital in the 1980s.
In the recording, Ronnie Kray says: 'Very young people who have read our books, they think we've had a glamourous life. But I advise any young people today, not to get in any trouble, because it will only bring them a life of misery.'
Fred Dinenage, who interviewed the Kray twins multiple times for his book 'Our Story', found the cassette tape in his loft. He described the experience as 'eerie', adding: 'It was like a voice from the grave.'
Dinenage recalled that both brothers were 'complete gentlemen' in his presence, with Ronnie being 'absolutely immaculate' and Reggie 'very fit, agile and strong'. He noted that the twins once offered to handle anyone who upset him, but he declined, fearing serious repercussions.
The Kray twins ran a gangland empire in London during the 1950s and 1960s and were sentenced to 30 years for murder. Ronnie was later judged criminally insane and spent 16 years in Broadmoor before his death in 1995.
Dinenage is currently touring with his theatre show 'Ronnie, Reggie and Me', sharing his personal encounters with the infamous brothers.
