Leonard Arthur McPherson

Leonard Arthur McPherson's life is detailed, from his early petty crimes and time in reform school to his rise as a prominent figure in Sydney's underworld. The text chronicles his criminal activities, including alleged murder and extortion, his connections with corrupt police officers and the Mafia, and his involvement in various investigations and royal commissions. Despite facing numerous charges and convictions throughout his life, McPherson consistently denied being a major criminal figure, maintaining he was simply "at the top of his profession." His death in 1996 marked the end of a notorious career within Sydney's criminal underworld.