Inside story of Britain's most infamous triple gangland execution

Michael Steele and Jack Whomes were convicted of the 1995 Essex Boys murder but for 30 years have protested their innocence. So what makes the story so fascinating?NewsDan Warburton Senior News Reporter19:47, 20 Apr 2025The triple murder of the Essex Boys gangsters in 1995 is one of the most infamous executions in British history. As the two men convicted of carrying out the savage shootings in Rettendon, Essex, continue to protest their innocence, the Mirror explores why the story has gained such notoriety.Who were the Essex Boys?‌Tony Tucker, 38, Pat Tate , 36, and Craig Rolfe, died after they were lured to a country lane in Rettendon, rural Essex. The three men, who were sat inside a Range Rover, were shot in the head on December 7 1995. They were members of the so-called "Essex Boys" gang involved in trafficking large shipments of Class A drugs.Article continues belowTucker was also known for providing security for nightclubs across Essex and had been a security guard for former su...