The Golden Boy of Crime

Norman "Red" Ryan, notorious in the 1920s and '30s, earned the title of "the Jesse James of Canada" due to his infamous criminal exploits. His daring escapades captured the attention of notable figures like Ernest Hemingway and Morley Callaghan, who chronicled his life. Despite being one of the first Canadians granted parole and hailed as a rehabilitated citizen by Prime Minister R.B. Bennett, Ryan continued his life of crime, maintaining a dual existence that belied his public persona.