News & Information – Criminal Outsider

August 2, 2024

Vendetta 19

We have been on a bit of a hiatus from Criminal Outsider while Roy is getting to bring one of his visions to life.

Roy has written the screenplay called Vendetta 19 which looks at the historical period of the years leading up to the Fitzroy Vendetta in 1919 – hence the title! In particular around Squizzy Taylor and Valentine Keating – the leader of a particular ruthless gang called the Crutchy Push.

Roy has been directing and playing the role of Valentine Keating as we film a “proof of concept” to take to the streaming platforms which we hope will pick it up. Then we will be able to bring to life the entire series – think an Australian version of Peaky Blinder – but better!

It has been awesome to watch from behind the scenes at an incredibly talented bunch of actors who are going the extra mile to see it come to life. While I have never been on a film set before, I am in awe of the dedication of absolutely everyone, not just the actors but everyone behind the scenes as well.

The premiers are selling out quickly, so jump onto the upcoming events page to see where the closest screening to you is!

Deb

May 29, 2024

Richmond Walking Tour

We are only a few days away from the next walking tour with Roy Maloy and Madam Murder.

The tour will start at 11.30am on June 1st at a location that will be emailed to you at the email used to book the tour – all very cloak and dagger!

Come along and revisit the streets where Squizzy Taylor ran as a young boy and a series of macabre events occurred over the years.

There are a few tickets left which can be purchased at the following link

https://www.trybooking.com/CLDSI

Hope to see you all there!

May 14, 2024May 22, 2024

Book Launch – Crime on Country

On the 18th May 2024, Roy and Madam Murder (Deb) presented Criminal Outsider at the Federation University library as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. It was also the launch of Roy’s 15th book – Crime on Country.

Being an aboriginal man, this book is very close to Roy’s heart. The book articulates the journey on the wrong side of the law by indigenous people on Waddawurrung country.

As the young colony of Victoria moved toward Federation, its laws, gaols and police tried to keep up with the growing demands. Within a 59-year period, a unique environment grew up in the area that has been traditionally owned by the Wadawurrung people, spanning Geelong, Ballarat and outwards from Skipton in the west. Following the 1850’s gold rush, huge numbers of migrant workers from all parts of the world were left behind in the colony, while the First Nations’ people were marginalised into a subclass. The experience of the Aboriginal people on Wadawurrung Country in the 20 years either side of 1900 is a rare period in law, crime and punishment that was unique to the Aboriginal experience at that time

Deb spoke on the historical violence against women documenting three different murder cases where women were victimised and sometimes fought back.

Roy spoke on the Crutchy Push demonstrating their use of crutches who despite being considered disabled, were one of the most ruthless gangs in Melbourne