Surviving the Krays: The Final Explosive Secret about the Firm

David Teale was groomed by the Krays, controlled by threats, raped by Ronnie, and falsely imprisoned by the State for his protection as the younger brother of Kray-informer Bobby. He was drawn into London's underworld and became Ronnie's reluctant foot soldier, driver, and errand boy. His brother Bobby had bravely turned informer, but the police were unable to bring the twins to justice. David Teale's story rewrites True Crime history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Ebury Publishing

David Teale, a young man groomed by the notorious Kray twins and controlled by threats, endured a harrowing ordeal of rape at the hands of Ronnie. However, the story takes a surprising twist. Despite being falsely imprisoned by the State for his own protection as the younger brother of Kray-informer Bobby, David's journey is only half the truth.

David's introduction to the Krays occurred when he was just seventeen years old. Drawn into the seedy underworld of London, he reluctantly became Ronnie's foot soldier, driver, and errand boy. He found himself in the thick of danger, witnessing the menacing presence of the most feared men in gangster land. The atmosphere was tense, and he often found himself on the brink of murder.

Little did David know, his brother Bobby had taken a courageous decision to become an informer, putting his own safety and that of his brothers in great jeopardy. This decision had its own consequences, shaping the course of their lives.

However, the question remains: why, despite having eye-witness statements from an impeccable source, were the police seemingly incapable of bringing the twins to justice? The Krays seemed untouchable, their power and influence seemingly insurmountable.

Determined to uncover the truth, David embarked on a tireless research journey through newly released documents in the National Archives. He pieced together previously classified information, combining it with his own firsthand knowledge of the time. The result is a shocking new truth, unveiled for the first time in this book.

David's story rewrites the history of True Crime, shedding light on the complexities and tragedies that unfolded during the Kray era. His journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the pursuit of justice, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529106909