Stanley John Smith (as known as "Stan the Man") was an Australian criminal that was an important underworld figure throughout the 1960s–1980s. He was associated with other gangland heavyweights such as Lenny McPherson and George Freeman who were considered as some of the most powerful underworld figures in Australia of the late 20 Century. Stan Smith was linked to multiple shootings and murders however only spent a few months in prison for drug possession charges. Sometimes referred to as "The Enforcer", Stan had a fearsome reputation as a violent hitman who eventually progressed into a career of drug trafficking. He was also a family man and in the latter stages of his life became a devout Christian involved in church groups and ran legitimate businesses.
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3 January 1937 Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Died |
13 January 2010 (aged 73)
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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