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'Mr Asia' murder victim found

1979 'Mr Asia' murder victim found

The mutilated body of Marty Johnstone, nominal leader of the 'Mr Asia' drug syndicate, was found by divers in Eccleston Delft, a flooded disused quarry in Lancashire. His execution had been ordered by Terry Clark. more...

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  • The fall of Mr Asia (NZ Listener)
  • In crime it pays not to talk (NZ Herald)
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