article_snippet: renowned photographer Peter Dazeley, from London, said: 'The brothers were among the last prisoners to be held in the Tower of London in 1952, for failing to report for National Service. '
article_snippet: The brothers were involved in armed robberies, arson, protection rackets, assaults and the murders of George Cornell in the Blind Beggar Pub in Whitechapel and Jack 'the Hat' McVitie. '
article_snippet: The brothers were arrested on May 9, 1968, and convicted of the murders at the Old Bailey in 1969, by the efforts of a squad of detectives led by detective superintendent
article_snippet: About 60 plain-clothed policemen kept a 24-hour watch on the jury throughout the trial, following About 60 plain-clothed policemen home from court and even into public houses. '
article_snippet: About 60 plain-clothed policemen were sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 30 years for the murders, the longest sentences ever passed at the Old Bailey. '
article_snippet: In the middle of 1968, the twins’ older brother Charlie were arrested for murder.
article_snippet: Both men were given life sentences, with a recommendation that Both men should serve at least 30 years.
article_snippet: Charlie was sent down for ten years, for being an accessory to the murder of McVitie.