Dennis Allen
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Dennis Bruce Allen (1951 - 1987) was an infamous Melbourne based drug dealer who was reported to have murdered many victims. He was the oldest son of crime matriarch Kath Pettingill. He died of drug-induced heart failure in 1987.
Allen, nicknamed Dr. Death or Dr. D,[1] was believed to have been involved in up to 13[2] underworld murders, including the dismembering of a Hells Angels bikie with a chainsaw.[3] He received a ten-year prison sentence for rape during the 1970s. It is also reported that he was a major drug dealer in the Richmond and South Yarra areas of Melbourne during the 1980s.[1][3] Among other rumors, it is believed that he ordered and/or committed the murders of several missing persons, including members of his family.
New South Wales Police Detective-Sergeant Roger Rogerson was convicted of supplying heroin in a deal with Allen, but was acquitted following appeal.[4]
Allen died in 1987 of heart failure, "pieces of his heart actually broke off after decades of heavy drug abuse".[3] He was buried by Father Peter Norden, a Jesuit priest that buried 3 members of the Pettingill family during the 1980s.[5]
References
- ^ a b Shand, Adam (2004-02-24). "Cast of characters; The main Melbourne crime factions and their most prominent members". The Bulletin 122 (8).
- ^ Note that Tedmanson reports that Allen is suspected of up to 13 murders, while Shand reports 15.
- ^ a b c Tedmanson, Sophie. "Granny Evil to hit big screen", The Australian, News Ltd, 2006-05-13, p. 8.
- ^ "NSW: Rogerson may have to reinvent himself again", Australian Associated Press General News, Australian Associated Press Pty Ltd, 2005-02-18.
- ^ Stewart, Cameron. "Godfella", The Australian Magazine, News Ltd, 2006-04-08.
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| NAME | Allen, Dennis |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Australian criminal |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1951 |
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| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | 1987 |
Categories
Australian murderers | Australian rapists | Drug-related deaths | Australian drug traffickers | People from Melbourne | Pettingill family | 1951 births | 1987 deaths