| Real Name/Full Name | Michael Stone |
| Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Michael Stone |
| Birth Place: | Harbone, Birmingham, England |
| Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 2 April 1955 |
| Age/How Old: | 69 years old |
| Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres – 180 cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 10″ |
| Weight: | In Kilograms – 85 Kg In Pounds – 187 lbs |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Hair Color: | Dark brown |
| Parents Name: | Father – Cyril Alfred Stone Mother – Mary Bridget |
| Siblings: | John, Rosemary, Colleen, Sharon, and Shirley |
| School: | Braniel Primary School and Lisnasharragh Secondary School |
| College: | Unknown |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Nationality: | English |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aquarius |
| Gender: | Male |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Girlfriend: | N/A |
| Wife/Spouse Name: | Marlene Leckey (m. 1976, div. 1983) Leigh-Ann Shaw (m. 1985, div.) |
| Kids/Children Name: | Miles Roosevelt Bialik Stone and Frederick Heschel |
| Profession: | Loyalist |
| Net Worth: | $40 million |
| Last Updated: | April 2024 |
Michael Stone is a popular man in England who has been convicted of three counts of murder which were committed at an IRA funeral back in 1988. He was released in 2000 under the Good Friday Agreement. He is an ex-member of the Loyalist Ulster Defence Association. He was charged for the attempted murder of Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adams after entering the parliament while armed. He was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in 2008. He was released on parole in 2021.
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Biography and Early Life
Michael Stone was born on 2 April 1955 in Hambone, Birmingham, in England. His parents were Cyril Alfred Stone and Mary Bridget. His mother walked away after his birth and was left under the care of his father. After his father was enlisted in the Merchant Navy, he left him under the care of his sister, Margret and John Gregg. Later, his father remarried and had two children, Tracey and Terence. On the other hand, the Greggs had five children, John, Rosemary, Colleen, Sharon, and Shirley, whom Stone considered as his biological siblings
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Michael Stone in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Michael Stone’s age is 69 years old as of today’s date 27th April 2024 having been born on 2 April 1955. Though, he is 5′ 10″ in feet and inches and 180 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 187 lbs in Pound and 85 kg in Kilograms.
Education
After the Greggs moved to Braniel estate due to Gregg’s employment with Harland and Wolff Shipyard, Stone attended Braniel Primary School. Later he joined Lisnasharragh Secondary School together with George Best. He was in the same class with his sister, Rosemary Gregg. He enrolled in the Army Cadet Force at the age of fourteen and received his basic training to use the firearm. However, he was expelled from high school after he was involved in a playground fight at fifteen years. Days later, he was employed as a hammer boy in the shipyard but was suspended after he got involved in a fight with a fellow worker.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Stone has married twice in his entire life. He married Marlene Leckey in 1976. They separated in 1978 and finalized their divorce in 1983. He was already cohabiting with Leigh-Ann Shaw. They got married in 1985. The couple had two children together before getting divorced.
Is Michael Stone Gay?
No. Stone is straight as far as sexual orientation is concerned. He is neither gay nor bisexual and has never had such rumors. As a matter of fact, he has married twice, although none was successful.
Professional Career
Stone started a Braniel street gang in 1970 called the Hole in the Wall Gang, and Stone claims that it included catholic and Protestant members. The gang adopted blue jeans and oxblood Dr. Martens, who carried knives. He joined the “Tartan Gang” and was recognized as “General” after a short time in this loyalist group.
Stone met the commander of Ulster Defense Association, Tommy Herron, along with his three friends who were later withdrawn after they could not kill a German Shepherd dog. He was confined for stealing and served six months imprisonment for stealing guns. Later he was jailed for stealing a car. After Herron’s death, Stone left UDA and joined Red Hand Commando (RHC), a loyalist group under Sammy Cinnamond.
In 1984, Stone reactivated his membership to UDA and was granted permission by Andy Tyrie. He committed his first murder after he killed Catholic milkman Patrick Brady on 16 November 1984. He attempted to kill Robert McAllister in 1985 but was not successful. In November 1985, he killed Kevin McPolin, and in 1987, he was charged with the murder of Dermont Hackett.
In March 1988, Stone killed three people during a funeral at Milltown Cemetery and was jailed for 13 years, only to be released on 24 July 2000 under the Good Friday Agreement. He has also been arrested for attempting to attack Parliament Building.
Awards
Stone has no record of any award; he has received any awards throughout his life. Much of the information available is about the crimes he committed and his time in jail.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Michael Stone in 2024
As of 2024, Stone has an estimated net worth of $40 million. His wealth has come from the 536 units of RLI stock, which is more than $24 million worth.
Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know
- He has been jailed several times for different crimes he has committed. His mother
- He was left by his mother after his birth, and his father took care of him, later taking him under the care of his sister.
Michael Stone has come into the limelight many times for committing various crimes, including murder and stealing. He was imprisoned for 13 years in 1988 and was released on the Good Friday Agreement in 2000. He was jailed again in 2013 for 18 years for the killings at Milltown Cemetery. In 2021, he was lucky to be released on parole.
