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Samuel "Dandy" McKay

Samuel McKay was born in October 1926 in the Gorbals, Glasgow. He was one of originally 20 siblings, which fell to 10 due to the living conditions of the slums of Glasgow at that point.

He began stealing food and amenities for his family in his youth, then finding a talent for pilfering got into trouble with law enforcement from a young age.

He was implicated (though never seen at the scene) in the 1959 Shettleston bank robbery, in which a large sum of money was stolen. A court later found him guilty of being involved in the crime and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment.

He then escaped from Barlinnie prison and traveled to many places while on the run, including Miami, New York, London and Ireland.

He was later recaptured and served the rest of his sentence.

McKay is said to have been critical in bringing notorious Glasgow serial killer Peter Manuel to justice.