He was funny, charismatic and a mastermind behind the Great Bookie Robbery. He was also my brother
Ian Revell Carroll was a key figure in the infamous Great Bookie Robbery in Melbourne, which took place in 1976. His brother, Greg Carroll, recalls the moment they shared lunch shortly after the robbery, unaware of Ian's involvement. Ian was known for his charisma and organizational skills, but his life ended tragically in a shoot-out in 1983.
- ▪The Great Bookie Robbery occurred on April 21, 1976, involving six men who stole an estimated $15 million.
- ▪Ian Revell Carroll, one of the robbers, was later killed in a shoot-out in 1983.
- ▪Greg Carroll, Ian's brother, reflects on their relationship and Ian's larger-than-life personality.
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