21/04/2026
Norwich, GB 6 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

KEVIN MITNICK, aged 59

An expert computer hacker who went on the run, he became the FBI’s Most Wanted criminal, he never made any financial gain from his illegal activities.

SARA-JANE MOORE, aged 95

A frequently divorced housewife who tried, unsuccessfully to assassinate the President of the USA, leading to a lengthy prison sentence and notoriety.

DON GEHRMANN, aged 94

A legendary university runner who broke many world records and appeared at the Olympics, he was involved in a famous race that took nearly a year to sort out.

SONNY BARGER, aged 83

A former soldier, he founded the Hells Angels in California. As well as many spells in prison, he clashed with the Rolling Stones at Altamont and advised on films such as Easy Rider.

MIKHAIL VASENKOV, aged 79

A Russian KGB officer, he was trained as a sleeper. He lived in Peru, then as a college professor in the USA before being caught by the FBI. He was then involved in the biggest spy swap ever.