Lee Wenham’s Shocking New Life After the £350 Million Millennium Dome Diamond Heist Revealed!

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Speaking as the sole participant among the Millennium Dome thieves who’s disclosed his experiences, Lee Wenham holds a significant role in The Diamond Heist. Previously, we were informed of his current lifestyle, but recently, he’s unveiled another intriguing development.

The recently released Netflix documentary series explores an extraordinary cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and a gang of professional thieves, who aimed to steal a staggering £350 million in diamonds, including the Millennium Star.

If they’d successfully executed the plan, it would have been the greatest heist ever recorded. Regrettably for them, a seemingly minor traffic stop for suspected drunk driving led to police attention, ultimately inspiring them to concoct a counter scheme of their own.

The plan was set into motion chiefly by Ray Betson, our charismatic leader, who enlisted the aid of Wenham, a character you can’t help but cheer for with his roguish charm. Not only has he starred in Guy Ritchie’s The Diamond Heist, but he also has an intriguing update: he is writing a memoir.

Where is Lee Wenham now?

Since his release from prison in 2005, Lee Wenham has managed to steer clear of any trouble, focusing on operating a landscaping business and nurturing his two daughters, Beth and Ellie. For those eager to delve deeper into his life, his memoir titled Diamond Gangster is set for release this year.

You can now pre-order the book titled “The Inside Story Behind the GBP350 Million Millennium Dome Heist,” which will be released on May 22, 2025, on Amazon Prime.

According to the account, Lee Wenham was destined for a career as a criminal from birth. His hands were always involved in various illegal activities, and given his background in a well-known Gypsy family known for criminal activity, it seemed inevitable that he would lead a life of crime.

As I look back on my past, I can’t help but share the wild and sometimes humorous stories of my criminal escapades that I detail in my candid memoir. Among these tales is my involvement in the Millennium Dome Diamond Heist, an audacious attempt by my crew to swipe jewels worth a staggering £350 million.

On the website of the Andrew Lownie Literary Agency, Wenham’s author profile indicates that he is now a simple family man and landscape gardener. He reminisces about his wild past with a quiet chuckle, choosing to join the ranks of others patiently waiting.

How long was he in prison for?

In total, he spent approximately four and a half years behind bars, which is quite impressive considering he received a 13-year sentence for two distinct offenses.

The explanation here stems from three factors: his exemplary conduct in prison, his lack of causing physical harm to others, and his admission of guilt.

Due to these factors – including the common practice of releasing inmates halfway through their sentences – he was freed in 2005, having been imprisoned since 2000.

According to Wenham’s account in the Netflix documentary, Betson approached him near the turn of the new millennium with a scheme to steal the De Beers collection of precious diamonds.

Despite finding it quite bold, Wenham concurred and gathered a team of individuals, each possessing distinct abilities, to join them.

Among them were Bob Adams, also known as The Builder; Bill Cockram, affectionately referred to as The Muscle; Aldo Ciarrocchi, recognized for his technical skills as The Technician; Terry Millman, who brought a wealth of experience as The Experience; and Kevin Meredith, often called The Boatman.

On November 7, 2000, the robbery occurred, however, their progress was halted abruptly by a group of police officers who had been monitoring their activities closely for several weeks.

Apart from being apprehended for the incident, Wenham was also implicated in a failed robbery attempt in Aylesford, Kent. He received a sentence of four years for the Dome robbery and nine years for the crime in Aylesford.

He might have received a lighter sentence, but he negotiated with the prosecutors instead of going to trial. It’s important to note that Wenham’s father was also arrested because they had been using Tong Farm, a place Wenham admires greatly, as their base for their operations.

It came as a surprise to Wenham when his father, James ‘Jimmy’ Wenham, began to decline while in prison. “He wasn’t in great shape,” he explained. “In reality, he dropped an astonishing seven stones within just seven months and he was enduring a lot of pain.

Informed that admitting guilt on the spot would lead to his father’s release, he went ahead and did just that.

It’s evident that Wenham values his family, as depicted by the final scene of The Diamond Heist where he strolls through a meadow with his daughter, Beth.

She queries, “Has your time in prison affected your personal development?” To this, he responds, “Indeed it has. It’s made me pause and consider my actions more carefully.

He mentions that at the time of these events, I was quite young. Specifically, I was either 30 or 32 years old. At such a young age, it’s easy to be impulsive and focused solely on the money you stand to gain, forgetting about the lifestyle it promises.

He jokes, “Clearly things are much different now since I’ve become a good boy,” and Beth chuckles in agreement, saying, “Absolutely.

What happened to Terry Millman? 

It’s worth noting that Terry Millman, who is not mentioned in The Diamond Heist, passed away on July 13, 2001, while out on bail. His death occurred four months before his trial was scheduled to start. According to contemporary reports, he lost his life due to stomach cancer.

In Wenham’s words, Millman was a typical tough guy from the East End. The police believe that the gang would have succeeded in their robbery if not for Millman’s reckless act of drunk driving, which led him to collide his van into the side of a pub.

Upon verifying his identity, it became clear that he was a long-time criminal. They then managed to input his fingerprints into the database and successfully compared them to a set previously discovered at a distinct robbery location.

Typically, they would have taken him into custody immediately, but instead, they opted to keep an eye on him, which eventually led them to Tong Farm, a location where Betson and his crew were masterminding the largest heist ever conceived.

Wenham doesn’t respond to this particular point, but he calls Terry a “troublesome nuisance,” yet says it in a jovial manner, suggesting a warm fondness for his former accomplice who has passed away.

Currently, “The Diamond Heist” is available for streaming on Netflix. This month, you might want to explore the upcoming documentaries that will be streamed. Also, there’s news about where Con Mum currently resides, and information on whether Cynthia and Antwon Mans were incarcerated is available as well.

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2025-04-18 18:49