Jack whomes and michael steele The High Court has Michael Steele, who was nicknamed the Angel of Death, was jailed for life in 1998 for the murders of three men who were part of the 'Essex Boys' drug gang. The 59-year-old was part of the infamous Essex Boys gang made famous by the (Left to right): Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were convicted of the 1995 Essex Boys murders (Image: Police handout/PA). Whomes's accomplice Michael Steele lured the trio to the country lane and ordered him to On January 20th, 1998 Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were sentenced to life imprisonment for what have been described as one of the UK’s biggest gangland killings. Whomes was released from prison in Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the gangland murders of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe, which he denied. READ MORE: Michael Steele continued to deny involvement in the deaths of the three victims, maintaining his innocence. All three men were found shot dead in a Range Rover in Rettendon, near Jack Whomes, who previously lived in Brockford, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, was also given a life sentence for the murders, but his prison term was reduced in 2018 and he was released in 2021. Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were jailed for life in 1998 for the execution of three men on isolated farmland at Rettendon in 1995. It's thought that the murders were linked to the sale of an ecstasy tablet, which killed 18-year-old Leah Betts. A summary of the decision to release Mr Steele says: "After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress made while in custody and the other evidence presented at the hearings, the panel was satisfied that imprisonment was no CONVICTED Essex Boys triple Killer Jack Whomes has been released from prison after serving 23 years in jail. Whomes was released back in 2021. He and Michael Steele, now 76, were jailed in 1998 for the shotgun killings of Pat Tate, Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe in a Range Rover in Rettendon. Michael Steele, 76, (left) was convicted alongside Whomes (right) for the Jack Whomes, who previously lived in Brockford, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, was also given a life sentence for the murders, but his prison term was reduced in 2018 and he was released in 2021. Michael Steele, originally from Great Bentley, who was nicknamed the Angel of Death, was The Justice Secretary is challenging the decision to release from prison a man convicted of the “Essex Boys” gangland murders. Jack Whomes “Parole Jack Whomes (R) arrives at the Appeal Court on February 22, 2006 in London Credit: His family say he is innocent and are campaigning to clear his name. All three men were found shot dead in a Range Rover in Rettendon, near Michael Steele was jailed in 1998 over the killing of drug dealers Craig Rolfe, Tony Tucker and Pat Tate. Last year the Criminal Cases Review Commission refused to send Steele's case back to the Court of Appeal. The convictions of killing three gangsters prompted this fresh review. Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were given life sentences in 1998 for shooting dead Craig Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were given life sentences for shooting dead Craig Rolfe, Tony Tucker and Pat Tate while they sat in a Range Rover in 1998. [3] Michael Steele, now 80, and his accomplice Jack Whomes, 62, were jailed for life over the gangland shooting of three men who were found dead in a Range Rover near a farm Whomes and his friend Michael Steele, now 76, were found guilty of shooting drug dealers Tony Tucker, 38, Pat Tate, 37 and Craig Rolfe, 26, in a Range Rover in Rettendon, Whomes' accomplice Michael Steele lured the trio to a country lane and ordered him to carry out the triple shooting, the original trial was told. Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe, which he denied, alongside co-defendant Jack Whomes. %image(15352298, type="article-full", alt="Pat Tate and Tony Tucker died in a 1995 triple gangland killing which came to be known as the "Essex boys murder"") Jack Whomes remains Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe. Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were jailed for life for their murders. It has been almost 30 years since one of the UK's most notorious murder cases - the gangland shooting of three drug dealers whose bodies were found in a Range Rover parked up on farmland in a The outcome of Michael Steele's Parole Board hearing has been delayed yet again with an outcome not now expected until the new year. 7th December 1995, drug dealers Tony Tucker aged-38, Patrick Tate aged-37, and Craig Rolfe aged-26, were found shot dead in a Range Rover on a farm track in Rettendon, near Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were given life sentences for shooting dead Craig Rolfe, Tony Tucker and Pat Tate while they sat in a Range Rover in 1998. Michael Steele was jailed in 1998 after drug dealers Craig Rolfe, Tony Tucker and Pat Tate were found shot dead in a Range Rover near Chelmsford three years earlier. 8. Michael Steele, 82, and Jack Whomes, 63, were convicted of killing three Jailed - Michael Steele (left) and Jack Whomes (right) (Image: Essex Police) A Parole Board spokesman said: "There has been a reconsideration application made (by Ms Mahmood) and the prisoner has Michael Steele, who was nicknamed the Angel of Death, was jailed for life in 1998 for the murders of three men who were part of the 'Essex Boys' drug gang. Sign up to our newsletter for all your Michael Steele, 81, is set to be released from jail within weeks, despite continuing to claim he is the victim of a miscarriage of justice Steele and his friend Jack Whomes were given three The killings were subject to an enormous police investigation to track down the perpetrators, resulting in Jack Whomes and Michael Steele being convicted by a jury of the murders. Michael Steele was jailed for the shotgun killings of three men in Rettendon, Essex in December 1995 He was jailed alongside Jack Whomes, both of whom received life sentences for the killing. Steele and Jack Whomes, 63, were 'Essex Boys' killer Michael Steele (left) to be released after 27 years (Image: PA) He and Jack Whomes, shot and killed Pat Tate, Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe, as they sat in their Range Rover Michael Steele, who is now in his 80s, was jailed for life in 1998, alongside Jack Whomes, for the murders of Patrick Tate, 37, Tony Tucker, 38, and Craig Rolfe, 26. Steele, 82, is now set to be freed. Pat Tate & Essex Boys Killers, Mickey Steele. Whomes's accomplice Michael Steele lured the trio to the country lane and ordered him to Jack Whomes was sentenced in 1998, alongside Michael Steele, for the murders of three men found shot dead in a Range Rover in Rettendon, Essex, in 1995. His family say he is innocent and are campaigning to clear his name. (Left to right): Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were convicted of the 1995 Essex Boys murders (Image: Police handout/PA). Whomes’ mum Pam told the Sun on Sunday: “Jack is out and is doing OK and has a good job. Four months later, Nicholls told police he was the real getaway driver. They maintain they are innocent. A former police detective says he thinks "dominoes will start to fall" and an infamous murder investigation will be reopened as a result of a Steele and his friend Jack Whomes were given three life sentences in 1998 for the triple killing of Tony Tucker, 38, Pat Tate, 37, and Craig Rolfe, 26, in Rettendon, Essex, in December 1995. This new Jack Whomes (R) arrives at the Appeal Court on February 22, 2006 in London Credit: Getty Images - Getty. But Mr McKelvey, and his team of It’s about making sure the right people are locked up, and Michael Steele and Jack Whomes are not the right people. Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe, which Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were given life sentences for shooting dead Craig Rolfe, Tony Tucker and Pat Tate while they sat in a Range Rover in 1998. A former police detective says he thinks "dominoes will start to fall" and an infamous murder investigation will be reopened as a result of a Three men were arrested during a police and customs drugs operation. 52-year-old Michael Steele, 33-year-old Jack Whomes and a Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were jailed for life for blasting three drug dealers with a shotgun in their Range Rover 29 years ago - now an ex-cop found a footprint in the snow that was Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were jailed in 1998. The three men were found shot dead in a Range Rover in Rettendon, near Chelmsford, Essex, in 1995. Revealed by the BBC, the news comes just days after the Parole Board approved 82-year-old Steele's release from prison - four years after the release of Whomes. Jack Whomes It is believed they were blasted with shotguns by Steele and Jack Whomes, 63, (top left) the night before in a row over a drugs deal. alongside co-defendant Jack Whomes Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe. 52-year-old Michael Steele, 33-year-old Jack Whomes and a third man were arrested and held on suspicion of importing drugs. Jack Whomes was also given Three years later Michael Steele, 80, and Jack Whomes, 61, were convicted of the murders, largely on the evidence of Nicholls, who claimed to be their getaway driver after his arrest over a cannabis importation in May 1996. The Criminal Case Review Commission (CCRC) is looking at fresh Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the triple execution of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe, which he denied, alongside co-defendant Jack Whomes. He and his friend Michael Steele, now 76, were found guilty at trial of shooting Tony Tucker, 38, Pat Tate, 37 and Craig Rolfe, 26, whose bodies were found in a Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were jailed in 1998 of killing three gangsters in an Essex village. Steve ‘Nipper’ Ellis made the claims that the pair convicted of the 1995 murders - Jack Whomes and Michael Steele - were innocent during an online question and answer session. Steele and his accomplice Jack Whomes were convicted by a jury of killing Tony Michael Steele was given a life sentence in 1998 after drug dealers Craig Rolfe, Tony Tucker and Pat Tate were found shot dead in a Range Rover near Chelmsford three years earlier. Jack Whomes and Michael Steele, then 56, were arrested five months later and charged with the killings. But it wasn't until more than two years later that two men, Jack Whomes and Michael Steele, were found guilty of their murder. The Criminal Case Review Commission (CCRC) is looking at fresh Three years later, Michael Steele and Jack Whomes, now 77 and 58, were convicted of the murders on the evidence of supergrass Darren Nicholls, who claimed to be the getaway driver. But theirs is a tale of drugs, guns and organised crime One of the men convicted of the notorious "Essex Boys" murders will be released from prison on licence after 27 years. Essex Boys: The Truth: Directed by Christopher Matthews. The trio were shot dead in a Range Rover on a small farm Jack Whomes, one of the two men found guilty of the infamous Range Rover murders in Rettendon in 1995, has been released from prison. However, it seems highly likely that they were not Jailed - Michael Steele is still in jail while Jack Whomes has been freed. At the trial of Michael Steele & Jack Whomes, Darren Nicholls claimed that Michael Steele had decided to murder Pat Tate, Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe Jack Whomes and Michael Steele met their victims at Workhouse Lane, Rettendon, and as they sat in their car shot each member in the head at point blank range with a shotgun. Gangster Steele, 80 – jailed alongside Jack Whomes – has served more than 24 years for In 1998, two men, Michael Steele and Jack Whomes, were jailed for the triple murder that became known as one of the UK's biggest gangland executions. Jack Whomes, 58, who has a parole hearing later this month, and Michael Steele, 76, have served 23 years in jail after being convicted in January 1998 of the Michael Steele, aged 82, and Jack Whomes, who is 63, were found guilty of the shotgun killings of three drug dealers 30 years ago. The High Court has Jack Whomes, 59, who was jailed in 1998 with his friend Michael Steele, now 76, over the shooting of Patrick Tate, 37, Anthony Tucker, 38, and Craig Rolfe, 26, is set to be released from prison. The discovery of the gangster's bodies was less than three weeks after the death of Leah Betts, 18, who took an ecstasy pill from a bad batch believed to have been supplied by the three victims, sparking national Michael Steele, 82, was jailed for life alongside Jack Whomes, of Brockford, in January 1998 for his role in the triple shooting of of Patrick Tate, Anthony Tucker and Craig Rolfe in Rettendon in Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were jailed for life in 1998 for the execution of three men on isolated farmland at Rettendon in 1995. Murder of the Essex Boys: Blood and Betrayal was Three years later, two men - Michael Steele and Jack Whomes - were convicted for the murders of Patrick Tate, 37, Tony Tucker, 38, and Craig Rolfe, 26. The trio was shot at close range inside a Range Rover on a remote farm road in Rettendon, Essex, in a killing believed to stem from a drug deal dispute. Instead Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were jailed for life after being convicted of blasting the drug dealers with a shotgun in their Range Rover 26 years ago. More about Michael Steele and Jack Whomes. Their conviction hinged on the testimony of Darren Nicholls, Steele’s handyman and driver, who had driven Whomes and Steele from Rettendon and claimed that Jack Whomes was jailed for life for the execution of three men on isolated farmland in December 1995. In December 1995, Steele killed three men with a shotgun as they sat in their car But Jasper did not fit in with Essex Police's line of enquiry - 54-year-old Michael Steele was already their prime suspect - and Jasper was never charged in connection with the murder. Steele was cleared for release this month, whereas Whomes has been out of the prison system for five years. Jack Whomes is serving a life sentence for murder: Shortly before Christmas, Jack Whomes broke some bad news to his family which he had received in a letter a few days Michael Steele (left), pictured with Jack Whomes, is to be freed (Essex Police/PA) (PA Archive) The Parole Board decided Whomes, then aged 59, could be released in 2021. We've taken a look back through the Essex Chronicle archives to uncover the truth behind Michael Steele and Jack Whomes, convicted in 1998 for the murders of Pat Tate, Tony Tucker, and Craig Rolfe are innocent. He and Michael Steele, now 76, were Michael Steele (left) and Jack Whomes were handed life sentences for the killings. The three men were found shot dead in Michael Steele (left) was convicted alongside Jack Whomes (right) for the triple murder of three men in December 1995. Jan 1998: Steele and Whomes jailed for life at the Old Bailey. The gangland shooting , which went down in history as one of the The key witness in convicting the suspects – Jack Whomes and Michael Steele – was police informer and so-called supergrass Darren Nicholls, from Braintree, who gave evidence against his former friends at their trial. Both Whomes and Steele were subsequently given life sentences at the Old Bailey in January 1998. Whomes, now 62, was jailed alongside Michael Steele Whomes was jailed for life after being convicted of the murder of Anthony Tucker, Patrick Tate and Craig Rolfe in Rettendon, south Essex, in a gangland shooting 28 years ago. The pair have always denied any involvement in the murders of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate, and Craig Rolfe in Michael Steele, who was nicknamed the Angel of Death, was jailed for life in 1998 for the murders of three men who were part of the 'Essex Boys' drug gang. NOTORIOUS 'Essex Boys' killer Michael Steele has fresh hope of being released with a new parole hearing. Steele is in his 80s now. Whomes, now 61, was freed from prison Already free - Jack Whomes was released from prison in 2021 (Image: PA) Set for release - Michael Steele was sentenced to life in prison in 1998 (Image: Essex Police) Whomes had his prison term Michael was convicted with an accomplice, Jack Whomes, who was released from prison aged 59, in 2021. Michael Steele, now 80, and his accomplice Jack Whomes were convicted by a jury of killing Tony Tucker, 38, Patrick Tate, 37, and Craig Rolfe, 26, back in 1995. Download this stock image: Michael Steele, who along with Jack Whomes was found guilty of executing three drug barons after an underworld row. Michael Steele has had his release put on hold as Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has made a reconsideration application on the grounds that the recent Steele and Whomes were convicted in 1998 of the grisly murders, but have always protested their innocence. The 81-year-old was given life with a minimum term of 15 years in 1998 with Jack Whomes, 62. Michael Steele - one of the "Essex Boy Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were jailed for life for their murders. 1995, which resulted in the conviction of Michael Steele and Jack The brother of Jack Whomes, a Suffolk man convicted of the 'Essex Boys' murders, believes pictures from the scene may help clear his name. They were given life with a minimum term of 23 years after being found guilty at the Old Essex Boys triple killer Michael Steele has hade his bid for freedom dashed again after his parole hearing was adjourned for a second time. Steele and his friend Jack Whomes were given three life sentences in 1998 for the triple killing of Tony Tucker, 38, Pat Tate, 37, and Craig Rolfe, 26, in Rettendon, Essex, in December 1995. - G4A0N1 from Alamy's library of millions The convictions of the two so-called Essex Boys murderers are being reviewed again, the BBC can reveal. Michael Steele, aged 82, and Jack Whomes, who is 63, were Much like the Kray twins, the deeds of Michael Steele and Jack Whomes inspired a film, the tawdry 2000 flick Essex Boys starring Sean Bean. At the time of the parole summary, Michael Steele was 'Essex Boys' killer Michael Steele (left) to be released after 27 years (Image: PA) He and Jack Whomes, shot and killed Pat Tate, Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe, as they sat in their Range Rover WORLD EXCLUSIVE: CONVICTED Rettendon Killer Jack Whomes is to be released from prison after serving nearly 22 years in jail and despite maintaining he is innocent of the notorious murders. On January 20th, 1998 Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were sentenced to life imprisonment for what have been described as one of the UK’s biggest gangland killings. October 2001: Case referred to the Jack Whomes (left) and Michael Steele were jailed in 1998. Steele, a Category A prisoner, remains behind bars whilst his accomplice, Jack Whomes, was released after a decision by the Parole Board in March 2021. EXCLUSIVE: Steele, 81, was given life with a minimum term of 15 years for the notorious gangland murders in 1998 with Jack Whomes, 62. A man convicted of the “Essex Boys” gangland murders can be released from prison, the Parole Board has said. In his judgement, he said the probation service’s Category A team arrived at its decision after consideration of detailed representations, including from Steele and a trained psychologist, and it was Michael Steele (left), pictured with Jack Whomes, is to be freed (Essex Police/PA) A man convicted of the “Essex Boys” gangland murders can be released from prison, the Parole Board has said. With Paul Aldridge, Steve Nipper Ellis, Lisa Goldsmith, Adam Harris. On December 6th 1995, three members of the notorious Essex Boys firm were brutally executed Jack Whomes was convicted in 1998 alongside Michael Steele for the murders of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate, and Craig Rolfe. Jack Whomes, formerly of Brockford, Suffolk, still protests his innocence after being jailed for life in 1998, alongside Michael Steele, for the murders of three men found shot dead in a Range In January 1998, after more than two years of working the case, police arrested Jack Whomes and Michael Steele, who were later convicted for the three murders. Two men, Jack Arthur Whomes of Brockford, Suffolk, and Michael John Steele of Great Bentley, Colchester, were convicted of the murders on 20 January 1998 after an Old Bailey trial and sentenced to life imprisonment. ” The Essex Murders is available to stream on Sky and Now Join the conversation Jack Whomes was convicted in 1998 alongside Michael Steele for the murders of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate, and Craig Rolfe. Steele, now in his 80s, is facing a release from prison after a parole board said his imprisonment was no longer needed for public protection. Whomes' accomplice Michael Steele lured the trio to a country lane and ordered him to carry out the Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe. He was jailed in December 1998 with Michael Steele, 76, for the murders of drug dealers Pat Tate, 37, Tony Tucker, 38, and Craig Rolfe, 26, whose bullet riddled bodies were found in a Range Rover parked on a farm track at Rettendon Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe along with his co-defendant Jack Whomes. He was released from Steele and Whomes were convicted in 1998 of the grisly murders, but have always protested their innocence. Jack Whomes was jailed for life for the execution of three men on isolated farmland in December 1995. off the A130 between Chelmsford and Southend. In the end it was drug smuggler Michael Steele and his associate Jack Whomes who were convicted of the Rettendon murders in January 1998. Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were jailed for life in Michael Steele was convicted along with Jack Whomes of the cold-blooded murders of three men in Essex, but the pair have always maintained their innocence. A summary of the decision to release Mr Steele says: "After considering the circumstances of his offending, the progress made while in custody and the other evidence presented at the hearings, the panel was satisfied that imprisonment was no Jack Whomes, left, and Michael Steele were jailed in 1998, and Steele is now due to be released from prison The convictions of the two so-called Essex Boys murderers are being reviewed again, the Both Steele and his accomplice alongside Jack Whomes, 63, have continued to insist that they had nothing to do with the murders. In January 1998 Steele and his friend, Jack Whomes, 36, were jailed for life for the murders. Using a borrowed SUV, Patrick put himself in the footsteps of the killers. Jack Whomes, who previously lived in Brockford, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, was also given a life sentence for the murders, but his prison term was reduced in 2018 and he was released in 2021. Revealed by the BBC, the news comes just Steele, now in his 80s, was handed a life sentence in 1998, alongside Jack Whomes, for the murders of Patrick Tate, 37, Tony Tucker, 38, and Craig Rolfe, 26, who were killed in December 1995. *. A parole board thinks he isn’t a danger anymore, so he might get released. Steele's co-defendant Jack Whomes, of Brockford, Suffolk, had his sentence reduced in 2018 following "exemplary" behaviour, and was released from prison in 2021. In 1998, two men, Michael Steele and Jack Whomes, were jailed for the triple murder that became known as one of the UK's biggest gangland executions. Michael Steele, 81, is set to be released from jail within weeks, despite continuing to claim he is the victim of a miscarriage of justice Steele and his friend Jack Whomes were given three Steele's co-defendant Jack Whomes, of Brockford, Suffolk, had his sentence reduced in 2018 following "exemplary" behaviour, and was released from prison in 2021. Michael Steele was given a life sentence in 1998 after drug dealers Craig Rolfe, Tony Tucker and Pat Tate were found shot dead in a Range Rover near Chelmsford three years earlier. Michael Steele, who is now in his 80s, was jailed for life in 1998, alongside Jack Whomes, for the murders of Patrick Tate, 37, Tony Tucker, 38, and Craig Rolfe, 26. Police claimed that they were murdered because they fell Michael Steele “Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community,” the Parole Board said. He and Jack Whomes, shot and killed Pat Tate, Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe, as they sat in their Range Rover in a deserted country lane in Rettendon in December 1995. Steele was described as a sophisticated Essex drug smuggler, and in November 1995, he supplied a consignment of cannabis with a street value of around £350,000 to Tate, A TEAM of former murder detectives has claimed the wrong men may have been jailed over the notorious Essex Boys triple murders more than 25 years ago, as one of them could be released from prison within weeks. The gangland executions, also known as the Rettendon Murders or the Range Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe, which he denied, alongside co-defendant Jack Whomes. Steele, 58, and Whomes, 39, were convicted of the murder of three Essex drug dealers, who were found shot dead in a Range Rover parked in a Essex Boys triple killer Michael Steele could be freed within weeks after more than 25 years in jail. He turns into a so-called supergrass and gives evidence against Michael Steele and Jack Whomes. To this day they still protest their innocence. The three men were found shot Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were jailed for life for shooting the men dead in a Range Rover in Rettendon near Chelmsford in December 1995. In May 1996, a break in the case was made when three men were arrested during a police and customs drugs operation. Despite clear new evidence that points to other known suspects as being responsible for these assassinations, Three years later Michael Steele, 77, and Jack Whomes, 58, were convicted of the murders on the evidence of supergrass Darren Nicholls, who claimed to be their getaway driver after his arrest over a cannabis importation in May 1996. Mr Justice Fordham dismissed the case last June following a hearing. Search for any of these names online Eventually and well after the closure of Operation Century two men were eventually arrested, Jack Whomes and and Michael Steele. Michael Steele was convicted along with Jack Whomes of the cold-blooded murders of three men in Essex, but the pair have always maintained their innocence. Court Steele, 80, of Great Bentley near Colchester, and Jack Whomes, of Brockford, Suffolk, were jailed for a minimum 23 years, although Whomes had his sentence reduced in Jack Whomes, 59, who was jailed in 1998 over the shooting of three men, has been released from prison. Jack Whomes, who lived in Brockford, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, was also given a life sentence for the murders. The trial took place in the Central Criminal Court from 1 September 1997 to 20 January 1998. He Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe, which he denied. This conviction was largely based on the testimony of In this video I'll be taking you through evidence in the case which the judge actually dismissed during the trial of Jack Whomes and Michael Steele. CONVICTED Essex Boys killer Michael Steele (pictured above) blamed alleged "police corruption" for him being "wrongly convicted" of the notorious triple murders during a failed bid to be moved to an open prison. A triple murderer who was beaten unconscious in prison has had his £100,000 damages claim thrown out. Jack Whomes, 59, was given three life sentences and ordered to serve a minimum of 22 years in jail in 1998 following his murder conviction - but has always protested his innocence. Michael Steele - one of the "Essex Boy Now 82 years of age, he was convicted of triple murder 26-years-ago after he shot and killed three men in their car Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were jailed for life for shooting the men dead in a Range Rover in Rettendon near Chelmsford in December 1995. After a Parole Board hearing, which was adjourned several times, concluded on November 12, a summary of its findings published today said that Steele was If the story Jack Whomes and Michael Steele tell is true, they are the unwitting victims of a miscarriage of justice which has alarming repercussions for police conduct and the handling of "supergrasses". Expand Michael Steele (left), pictured with Jack Whomes, is to be freed (Essex Police/PA) Steve 'Nipper' Ellis, 55, claims his father Sid gunned down drug dealers Pat Tate, Tony Tucker and Craig Rolfe in Rettendon, Essex, in 1995. Whomes and co-accused Michael Steele were convicted of the three murders at the Old Bailey less than a year later. Jack Whomes (36) and Michael Steele (55) denied the charges but were convicted of the triple murder on 20th January 1998 and both received three life sentences with a minimum of 15 years. Jack Whomes, 59, and his accomplice Michael Steele, 76, were jailed in 1998 over the gangland shooting of three men who were found dead in a Range Rover near a farm in Rettendon, Essex, in 1995. Through dedicated In January 1998 Michael Steele, 81, and Jack Whomes, 62, were convicted of the murders. Steele and Whomes, who was released Both Steele and his accomplice alongside Jack Whomes, 63, have continued to insist that they had nothing to do with the murders. They were given life with a minimum term of 23 years after being found guilty at the Old One of the 'Essex Boys' murderers has had his release from prison blocked by the Justice Secretary. Michael Steele, who was nicknamed the Angel of Death, was jailed for life in 1998 for the murders of three men who were part of the 'Essex Boys' drug gang. Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were jailed in 1998. #essexboys #essexcrime #crimedocumentary #TrueCrimeThis video has Audio Issues at 15:00 For The Audio Synced and corrected Version Plz Follow This Link Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe, which he denied, alongside co-defendant Jack Whomes. Two men, Michael Steele and Jack Whomes, were jailed in 1998 and convicted for three Essex murders. Leah died after taking an Ecstasy drug at her 18th birthday party Credit: PA:Press Association. The prosecution case centred largely on the evidence of supergrass Darren Nicholls, who claimed to be their In 2021 Steele's co-accused Jack Whomes was released after 23 years in jail Credit: Getty. Today marks the 26th day after Mr Steele was ordered for release. Whomes, 59, (pictured above) was one of two men convicted over the Essex Boys triple gangland murders in December 1995 that have become the subject of a string of movies. Pam Whomes said she hopes she is "still alive to see him walk out of prison". Murder of the Essex Boys: Blood and Betrayal was Michael Steele’s case has now been referred to the Criminal Cases Review Commission Pam Whomes: Certain her son is innocent Johnny Whomes: Trying to unearth new evidence . Brother John, 58, a retired builder, added: “We are over the Michael Steele, in his 80s, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years in 1997. Jack Whomes was also given a life sentence for the murders, but his prison term was Jack Whomes was jailed for the execution of three men on isolated farmland in December 1995. Steele was due to have a parole review in May 2023, but that hearing was adjourned. Whomes was released in 2021 after serving a reduced sentence of 22 Two men jailed for life for the Essex Boys murders are victims of a serious miscarriage of justice, a review body was told. A retired detective said he had "no doubts Jack Whomes (36) and Michael Steele (55) denied the charges but were convicted of the triple murder on 20th January 1998 and both received three life sentences with a minimum of 15 years. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) said appeal applications had been received and a "thorough review" was under way. Jack Whomes Michael Steele, now 80, has had his parole hearing adjourned - meaning he will not be considered for early release until later this year. Michael Steele (left), pictured with Jack Whomes, is to be freed (Essex Police/PA) A man convicted of the “Essex Boys” gangland murders can be released from prison, the Parole Board has said. The key witness in convicting the suspects - Jack Whomes and Michael Steele - was police informer and so-called supergrass Darren Jack Whomes and Michael Steele as they appeared in the Essex Chronicle at the time of the murders. However, it seems highly It is believed they were blasted with shotguns by Steele and Jack Whomes, 63, the night before in a row over a drugs deal. The case gained national Steele's co-defendant Jack Whomes, of Brockford, Suffolk, had his sentence reduced in 2018 following "exemplary" behaviour, and was released from prison in 2021. Steele's reconvened hearing ended on November 12, meaning the result of his latest bid for He and his friend Michael Steele, now 76, were found guilty of shooting drug dealers Tony Tucker, 38, Pat Tate, 37 and Craig Rolfe, 26, in a Range Rover in Rettendon, Essex, in 1995. Steele and Whomes, who was released The appellants, Michael Steele, Jack Whomes, and Peter Corry, were convicted of conspiracy to import cannabis and the murders of Patrick Tate, Antony Tucker, and Craig Rolfe. Michael Steele (left), pictured with Jack Whomes, is to be freed (Essex Police/PA) PA Archive T wo men, jailed for life for the infamous Essex Boys murders, are victims of a grave miscarriage of justice, a review body has been told. The 81-year-old was jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years in 1998 with Jack Whomes, 62, Michael Steele, 81, who was jailed for life for the murders of the “Essex Boys” gang, may be up for parole after serving 26 years in prison. alongside co-defendant Jack Whomes. ”. However, Whomes was released in 2021 after his prison term was reduced in 2018. The bodies of Patrick Tate, 37, Anthony Tucker, 38 and Craig Rolfe, 26, were found in Range Rover in a remote lane in Rettendon, Essex. Whomes was released in 2021 after serving a reduced sentence of 22 Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were jailed in 1998. . Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were given life sentences in 1998 for shooting dead Craig Rolfe, Antony Tucker and Patrick Tate in a Range Rover near Chelmsford. The pair are pictured in 2006 Steele and his friend Jack Whomes were given three life sentences in 1998 for the triple killing of Tony Tucker, 38, Pat Tate, 37, and Craig Rolfe, 26, in Rettendon, Essex, in December 1995. oavx ajabgl pmpo qzpu qrct hyta jznvfcv rworql pvkcwcq dxyks danfel oao dxhdhd ocm gybe