Following yesterday's verdict the jury was told that Ferris, a self-styled security consultant, had served more than 20 years for murdering a 22-year-old man. He was on the run after a stabbing and while he was awaiting trial for possession of offensive weapons. Technology means that readers can shape a discussion. No one else has ever been charged in connection with his death. They were always bitching on about each other, who was friends with who, and how one wasnt going to speak to somebody because hed talked to a friend of one of them. Ex-paramilitary Manny McDonnell was caught in the middle when his friends Ferris and McGraw fell out. Unfinished Business: Putting the Conspiracy to Rest has been penned with Tyneside-based writers Steve Wraith and Stu Wheatman. The court heard a chilling account of the murder from McGuiness's girlfriend, Christine Bracey, 35, who is under police protection. Known for his ruthlessness and extreme violence, he rose to a prominent position in the city's criminal underworld. Rustico Coffee announced on social media that the Italian restaurant will be closing for around two weeks for an 'exciting' refurbishment. Paul never forgot that conversation. Years later he reminded me about it one day and asked, Do you remember the conversation we had about Tam?. Something went wrong, please try again later. back. A woman exposed by a newspaper as the estranged sister of former Glasgow gangster Paul Ferris has launched Scotland's first court action for breach of privacy. Ferris, 56, was jailed for at least 22 years in 2003 for murdering Jason Hutchison, 15, by sneaking into his home in Irvine, Ayrshire, and stabbing him in the heart as he slept. Paul Ferris, Ph.D. Share . Kane whose dad Eddie was killed in a 1971 pub bombing was attacked by a three-man hit squad. Ferris was also involved in a long-running feud with Tam McGraw. [12] The attempted murder charge was dropped a week later and Ferris was found not guilty of the drugs charge, but he received an 18-month sentence for possession of offensive weapons. Alan Rennie, the editor of the Sunday Mail, declined to comment last night. Paul Ferris, 54, spoke out about his former life Credit: John Kirkby - The Sun Glasgow. McDonnells book also reveals a plot to murder Adair on a visit to Glasgow. It depicts the true life story of Scottish criminal Paul Ferris . This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Find out how you can support future generations of Royals as they step into the call to do and be morefor God's glory and our neighbors' good. It is a delight and honor to catch up with students Ive come to know and love over my 50 years teaching in theological educationtheyre strategically deployed literally around the globe. It was while he was serving part of that sentence in Shotts prison, The interview was arranged by Paul Ferris, once a self-styled press officer for Glasgow's gangsters. Indeed, Chicago itself is a character in both films. Paisley Subway store left in ruin after blaze rips through entire building. McDonnell revealed the warning in his biography, Lighting Candles, which tells the story of his journey from a childhood growing up during the Troubles. In any case, I was certain that Tam would never have had anything to do with the likes of Adair, who was regarded as a joke in Northern Ireland.. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. FERRIS: I'LL KILL PRISON BOSS; Threat after con fails drug test: EXCLUSIVE. We hadnt fallen out, but I didnt need his advice. [23], Ferris caused more controversy when it emerged he was being filmed for a fly-on-the-wall television show to be broadcast on Five. Paul Ferris has just been acquitted of murdering young Arthur Thompson, aka 'Fat Boy', in the longest and most costly trial in Scottish legal history. Like many a tricky winger from Northern Ireland, he is hailed as 'the new George Best'. [27] Ferris was released from Frankland Prison, County Durham in January 2002 pledging to give up his life of crime,[25][27] and released a second book with McKay, a novel titled Deadly Divisions, in April 2002. [31] In January 2004 Frontline Security were criticised when it was reported the company were guarding the Rosepark nursing home, where 14 pensioners had died in a fire. Ferris became one of Glasgow's most feared gangland killers in the 1980s and 90s. "What we were trying to do is make sure prison security didn't get all the information and I was banned from speaking to Reg.". A Gannett Company. Paul John Ferris (born 10 November 1963[1]) is a Scottish author and organised crime figure. Since his release he has written three more books about crime, and has been involved in the security industry. And the 55-year-old has told how the friendship formed behind bars has stood the test of time, even after he and Stephen went straight. In addition to personal relationships with folk here at Bethel, I was fascinated by the resilience and vision evidenced by an institution that had been in operation for more than one and a quarter centuries. A FORMER terrorist has revealed how he warned Paul Ferris he would be shot dead by Republicans if he killed hated rival Tam 'The Licensee' McGraw. Paul John Ferris (born 10 November 1963[1]) is a Scottish author and organised crime figure. It was crazy. What led you here and why have you stayed? The hybrid InMinistry Master of Divinity program had just kicked off. Ferri's family eventually moved to New York City. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. We also hope it will help the comments section fulfil its promise as a part of Scotland's conversation with itself. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In 1991 Thompson's son, Arthur Jr, was shot dead. McDonnell said: I knew it was untrue. Paul Ferris was charged with Arthur Thompson Jr's murder and tried in 1992 but was found not guilty and released. He said, Nothing, Im just reminding you.. A Gannett Company. Ms Ferris complained about the article to the paper industry watchdog, the Press Complaints Commission. [3] He was bailed after several weeks, and while awaiting trial fled from the police after a car chase, as the car he was travelling in contained a shotgun and knives. There was a time when Billy Thompson, youngest member of Glasgow's most infamous criminal clan, could rely on his family's reputation to protect him wherever he went . He was serving life for murder but escaped from Perth Prison and fled to Blackpool, where he met mum-of-four Lorraine, 49, in a nightclub. A photograph of Ms Ferris was taken, without her knowledge but in a public place. The judge ordered him to spend at least 22 years behind bars. He said: Tam and Paul each knew I was seeing the other and the pair of them were like old women I dont like him, he doesnt like me, he doesnt like so and so. He was imprisoned again from 1998 to 2002 for trading in firearms and possessing explosives. [citation needed] Over 300 witnesses, including Thompson Sr, were called to give evidence at a trial which lasted fifty four days and cost 4.1 million, at the time the longest and most expensive trial in Scottish legal history. "One of her children had to change school, her marriage suffered, and she had to take a month off work.". Ferris and his wife, Lois, came to Bethel Seminary in 1998, where Paul taught in the seminarys Center for Biblical and Theological Foundations and Lois served in the seminarys office of student life. And this next chapter of my life will allow me to remedy my delinquency in the area of my writing. "When I was being held in Belmarsh Prison I asked for a transfer and they said: 'Where would you like to go?'. Stanley Feerick was arrested while driving a lorry containing heroin worth 300,000. [21] He also maintained contacts in the underworld, including Paul Massey and Rab Carruthers in the north of England. I liked them both simple as that.. Paul D. Ferris, 54, of Longmont, CO passed away March 3, 2014 at Longmont United Hospital. Paul J. Ferri (born December 21, 1937 in Rome, Italy) is the founder and general partner of Matrix Partners, a venture capital firm. Stephen was the star of the show.". The symbolism of this could not have been more obvious. We began like two- and three-year olds, with students hearing the language used and using it themselves. Ferris was charged with four counts of attempted murder, and was remanded to Longriggend. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. THE brother of gang boss Paul Ferris has been jailed for the brutal murder of an innocent boy. As a young pastor Paul realized a huge gap when it came to his "declaring the whole counsel of God" to his flock and so worked on back-filling that personal and pastoral gap with remedial studies of the First Testament. Four fire appliances were in attendance. Copyright 2003 Gale, Cengage Learning. Ex-paramilitary Manny McDonnell was caught in. We look forward to hearing from you on heraldscotland.com. Editors' Code of Practice. As a volunteer I could withdraw my services at any time, I had to see my senior commanders to tell them of my decision. John Scott, a solicitor specialising in human-rights issues, said: "It's good the law on privacy is going to be explored in Scotland. I asked him about doing another book and at first he said 'no' but I think that prompted something in Paul to do that tribute to Reg.". He admitted being with Ferris on the night but said he was innocent. She had not told her children she was related to the convicted criminals. We talked to Ferris about his time at Bethel and his observations about seminary education. [21] That May he was sent back to prison for breaching the conditions of his parole after being involved in a knife fight with Tam McGraw, and an alleged connection with a 900,000 shipment of cannabis (later proven to be fictionalised by newspapers and police). FERRIS; Now gangster's brother gets 22 years for brutal murder of teenager. I really resonated with what Bethel called its three centers philosophy which, although not called that, was similar to the whole-life training that was a cornerstone of the institutions where I had previously served. Billy FerrisPaul Ferris / Brother. Paul Ferris has just been acquitted of murdering young Arthur Thompson, aka 'Fat Boy', in the longest and most costly trial in Scottish legal history. The sickening attack by the Provisional IRA killed three-year-old Johnathan Ball and Tim Parry, 12. In 1991 Thompson's son, Arthur Jr, was shot dead. Ferris was initially sent to Full Sutton, near Pocklington. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. . Ferris was bullied for several years by members of a local criminal family, the Welshes, which is thought to have resulted in him developing the skin disorder psoriasis. The background, however, provides a context, the grim-faced police officers and the huge sandstone columns flanking him, in the foreground the jostling crowd of reporters, cameras and punters are thronging the steps below him. Locked up together in the North East's toughest jail, gangster Paul Ferris and Tyneside's notorious Sayers brothers formed a special bond. McDonnell claims he warned Ferris that a hit on crimelord McGraw would end up costing his own life too. It should have been a safe space for informed debate, somewhere for readers to discuss issues around the biggest stories of the day, but all too often the below the line comments on most websites have become bogged down by off-topic discussions and abuse. Th book explores conspiracies around Ferris' convictions and acquittals, and lays bare how he survived his life of crime. Ferris was released from prison in 2002 and has since published several books about his life of crime. Arthur Thompson attends the funeral of his son Arthur junior. There's little doubt that Fat Boy's father ordered the killings, or that someone else did it as a favour to him, but no one has been convicted of the double murder and the suspicion is that the police are hardly in a hurry to resolve it, bad guys killing other bad guys. Paisley police officer evacuates flats after coming across takeaway fire on way back to station. "Stephen and Michael gave us the contacts. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Terms of use | I said: 'I'm writing a new book, I need help. Cody Walker and his wife Felicia revealed their third child, who was born on April 30, will be known as Paul . We are doing this to improve the experience forour loyalreaders and we believe it will reduce the ability of trolls and troublemakers, who occasionally find their way onto our site, to abuse our journalists and readers. McDonnell said: Wed decided to do something about this, but the cops knew we were ready to spring into action and we were being watched. He blames someone called the Apprentice, together with two hit men from London. Early life and football career However, he said this would not have been possible had he not met the other Sayers brothers, Stephen and Michael, who helped prevent his correspondence with Reg being intercepted by prison staff. [28][29] Ferris was released again in June 2002, and returned to Scotland. "This book presents the evidence and it goes to the court of public opinion. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Her lawyers say that she declined, but spoke to the reporter to explain why. [17] At his trial in 1992 Ferris was defended by Donald Findlay, on the following charges:[18][19], Over 300 witnesses were called to give evidence at a trial which lasted fifty four days and cost 4 million, at the time the longest and most expensive trial in Scottish legal history, and ended in Ferris being acquitted of all charges. Paul Ferris first shot to fame as a teenage wonderkid, and made his debut for Newcastle United at just 16. It's July 1992, almost a year after. From the age of 19 he worked as an enforcer for the city's underworld figure Arthur Thompson, who was known as 'The Godfather'. Saying you are going straight is easy. TV bosses were accused of glamourising his life of crime, with a Glasgow detective stating "Now we have Ferris the TV star it makes you sick. Typically, seminarians have to study biblical languages as dead languages. McDonnell who had known Ferris since they served time together in Shotts nick added: I didnt want to fall out with Paul because he had been a good friend. Here he met John Sayers in the reception area. [15], On 18 August 1991 Thompson's son, Arthur Jr (nicknamed "Fat Boy") died after being shot outside his home. Really? When he was 15 he was arrested and jailed for two years for spying on police and British troops on behalf of Republican terrorists. View our online Press Pack. Who are the banks group? [18] While in prison Ferris co-authored his biography The Ferris Conspiracy with Reg McKay, which sold 20,000 copies while he was imprisoned. You can make a complaint by using the report this post link . One of the most stimulating changes has been in the way we learn Biblical Hebrew. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. [10] While awaiting trial he was involved in a stabbing, and fled to Thompson's holiday home in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. I said, Let me put it like this: if anything happens to Tam we are going to retaliate.. In the past, the journalists job was to collect and distribute information to the audience. [3], In 1977, Ferri and Warren Hellman co-founded Hellman Ferri Investment Associates. WAR VICTORY: FAMILIES WIN APOLOGY OVER FRONTLINE EXECUTIONS. Fears for future of Glasgow restaurant Roberta's after closure announcement. Readers comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. Paul Ferris was born on 10 November 1963 in the Blackhill district of Glasgow to a Protestant father and a Catholic mother, and was raised as a Catholic. Ferris stood trial in 1992 accused of the murder and other charges, including supplying drugs and possessing a firearm. "At Frankland the prison courses were mandatory," said Ferris. After five years, the partners split. Readers comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 'Nightmare' derelict Glasgow house overrun by vermin to get complete facelift after decade of decay. Its always a challenge to be on the lookout for needed or prudent adjustments and finding ways to make those adjustments effectively. It was later found that the father-of-two had pneumonia at the time which resulted in his heart stopping. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A disappointing change in seminary training across the nation is that for far too many, M.Div. He told the court "I'm no gangster", and claimed he used the drug to alleviate his psoriasis. Footage shows a major emergency response as a fire ripped through a Paisley takeaway late last night, with smoke filling the rooms in the flats above as a nearby cop bravely evacuated residents. Get the latest crime news direct to your inbox with the Glasgow Crime and Courts newsletter. For webmasters |, COPYRIGHT 1998 Scottish Daily Record & Sunday. As to the cannabis shipment, the other accused had not been in contact with Ferris for many years. [2] Ferri obtained a B.Sc. So she decided to sue. And he joined McGraw and ten others in the dock at the High Court in Glasgow over drug charges in 1998. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. He looks inside to see a body in the front seat and one in the back, both clearly dead. Ferris was the youngest of six children, with one older brother Billy and four sisters Carol, Cath, Janet and Maureen. Glasgow is set to become the home of the first Frasers luxury flagship store with a major redevelopment planned for the next iconic building later this year. Paul Ferris has a dark sense of humour. He served a prison sentence for weapons possession in 1984 and believed he had been betrayed by the Thompsons. Location icon The devastated family of Cameron Eaglesham has paid an emotional tribute to the 44-year-old who died after being hit by a lorry on Duke Street yesterday morning. Dad fighting for life after horror 30ft fall from Lanzarote hotel balcony. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. "Stephen and Michael played a part in it," he said. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [3][4] He has known Glasgow gangland figure Ian McAteer since childhood. heraldscotland.com is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment. Actually there probably wouldn't have been a trial without Ferris's incarceration, which surely saved his life. A film based on his life, The Wee Man, starring Martin Compston as Ferris and John Hannah as Tam McGraw, was released in 2013. Can this be John Hogg, whose hip was shattered in a gun attack aimed at another man? Yesterday, the high court heard the attack on Jason last February was supposed to be a carefully planned act of revenge against 19-year-old David Hutchison. 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