The Flying Bandit, daring capers and the biggest gold heists in Canadian history

Ken Leishman was the type of outrageous criminal character found more often in the movies than in real life. He was charming, cunning and thought no caper too large to tackle. Known as the Flying Bandit, he staged daring jail breaks, composed love poems for fellow inmates who wanted to impress wives and girlfriends, and was the mastermind behind what was once the biggest gold heist in Canadian history. Read More