Buster Edwards
Ronald Christopher Edwards (27 January 1931 – 28 November 1994), known as Buster Edwards, was a British career criminal. He was born in Lambeth, London. He was a member of the gang of the Great Train Robbery. He had also been a boxer and nightclub owner. Edwards was in prison for nine years.
| Buster Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ronald Christopher Edwards 27 January 1931 Lambeth, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 28 November 1994 (aged 63) Lambeth, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Alias(es) | Buster |
| Motive | Financial gain |
| Conviction(s) | Great Train Robbery |
| Penalty | 15 years |
| Status | Released in 1975 after serving nine years. |
| Occupation | Barman, Florist |
| Spouse | June Rose Rothery (1952-1994; his death) |
Death
Edwards died after hanging himself (suicide) in Lambeth, at the age of 63.[1] His cause of death is still disputed because many people thought he was too drunk to have chosen to kill himself.[2]
References
- ↑ Train robber Edwards is found hanged, The Independent, 30 November 1994
- ↑ Buster Edwards `too drunk' to have committed suicide, The Independent, 10 February 1995