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  • In the second part of David McMillan's story we find out how he managed to become the first Westerner to escape a maximum security prison in Thailand after getting a death sentence for drug trafficking.
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  • @LADbible
    @LADbible  2 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    David today tells us: “It seemed back then, finally free, that I’d survived the worst that could ever happen. I was wrong. Another country, a greater threat. Hear what I recorded of then & the following years’ dark troubles at davidmcmillan.net/ “
    And if you missed Part 1 on LADbible TV, go to th-cam.com/video/if72Hhd3BYM/w-d-xo.html

    • @joshmiller8264
      @joshmiller8264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I will add, I have read David's book Unforgiving Destiny, and it is superb. Just as wonderfully narrated as these videos, I highly recommend it!

    • @DavidMcMillan888
      @DavidMcMillan888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@joshmiller8264 Good to read your kind words, Josh.

    • @scottiedog4236
      @scottiedog4236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Wow ! I’m glad you escaped my friend ! Life without your words would be very sad 😔

    • @nomoregoodlife1255
      @nomoregoodlife1255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      10:16 "I don't think i would have" HOL UP..🤔

    • @DavidMcMillan888
      @DavidMcMillan888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@nomoregoodlife1255 No, really Mr Goodlife. Even Sten the Viking would have been well rattled with bits of the Indian all over the cell. He had more sawing to do!

  • @ElisabethMount
    @ElisabethMount 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3891

    This makes me realize how incredibly rare it is to hear someone speak without saying things such as 'uh' or 'um'. Almost like he's read his own story thousands of times and is simply narrating it. Amazing story-teller!

    • @KDad514
      @KDad514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      True.....He actually has narrated his own books for audio format

    • @mightyjahlak2290
      @mightyjahlak2290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He was in the wok so long that's prison talk for you

    • @jeanwalesa
      @jeanwalesa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      How can he know about Sten? I think at least two thirds of his story are made up cause he is a fantastic story teller and knows how to decorate a narrative

    • @that1guy899
      @that1guy899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Absolutely. That's nothing quite as annoying as listening to somebody try to talk and they have to throw a "like" or "uh" or any other filler word in between every 5 or 6 words! Makes me want to just slap somebody!

    • @chefduke3719
      @chefduke3719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      He did say "um" or "uh" from time to time if you paid attention.

  • @NVTIVE247
    @NVTIVE247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3207

    This gentleman sounds like a film narrator. So clearly spoken with vividness. He can definitely paint pictures with his words.

    • @enkiimuto1041
      @enkiimuto1041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Seriously, the first thing I'm thinking is how this guy should be reading audio books

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Check out the Shawn Atwood podcast and enjoy the 12 part full sorry of this man's life.

    • @johnfran3218
      @johnfran3218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When things were at their very worst:
      2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
      Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
      Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
      After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
      Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
      - will seem to rise from the dead
      - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
      One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
      Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
      "The time for the schism in the Church is almost here and you must get prepared now"
      "Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out"
      The Book of Truth.

    • @Crimetvuk
      @Crimetvuk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dragospahontu shame Atwood is a fool

    • @Clan501-Scotland
      @Clan501-Scotland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Almost as if it was rehearsed

  • @Bcarr122391
    @Bcarr122391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    This man’s story telling had me feeling like I was the one breaking out.

    • @Professor__S
      @Professor__S 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We're all trying to break out of one prison or another..

  • @Velodan1
    @Velodan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    David is obviously a man of high intelligence and abilities. He would have succeeded in other more legal pursuits, I'm sure. The way he told his story was riveting. I could actually feel my throat constricting and feel his emotions as he relived his experience. What drove him to take such terrible chances in the first place boggles my mind. In his fairly brief retelling, I feel for him and really wish him well on his continued journey.

    • @VixCrush
      @VixCrush ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He is not that intelligent if he was trying to smuggle drugs in Thailand..

    • @coenschipper1380
      @coenschipper1380 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@VixCrush intelligence and arrogance often can be found in pairs

    • @technomickdocumentalist2495
      @technomickdocumentalist2495 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@VixCrush . I imagine the chance to turn 10's of thousands into 100's of thousands can have an impact on balanced decision making.
      And this is just 1 story of a failed run, can you imagine how many capers he successfully pulled off ? Exactly.
      He is both charming and intelligent.

    • @seangoldie4593
      @seangoldie4593 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VixCrush llama please

    • @robinhazell6019
      @robinhazell6019 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VixCrush You're right there mate.

  • @thiekechiara9469
    @thiekechiara9469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2472

    " the foreigners section was nothing but a broken connections of ruined people that the wind had blown into a corner of Asia." wow. what a storyteller.

    • @acason4
      @acason4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      No doubt!! That’s just beautiful poetry… 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @thetruth775
      @thetruth775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I live in Asia and that sums up a large proportion of the expat community out here perfectly.

    • @Quagigitymire
      @Quagigitymire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      that was pretty awesome ambience for the overall vibe of being a foreign inmate in an unjust Asian prison compound

    • @Nautilus1972
      @Nautilus1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That's Thailand. Glad to say I stopped drinking here and raised two wonderful daughters.

    • @RaphaelAguirre
      @RaphaelAguirre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      collection

  • @Killerkwoi13
    @Killerkwoi13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2079

    "trust your Chinese triad mafia, they know what they're doing" - not sure when I'll ever need this advice but wise words lol

    • @alexh1290
      @alexh1290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      😭😭😭😭thought the same

    • @halflucan
      @halflucan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You never know xD

    • @BipoIarbear
      @BipoIarbear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sometimes u don't know the people have had an effect on your life

    • @malbig2344
      @malbig2344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do you really need to type the idiot "lol".... why????

    • @Killerkwoi13
      @Killerkwoi13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@malbig2344 you commented on this because you took issue with a "lol"... really? fuck me you sound like a hoot at parties

  • @codygooch510
    @codygooch510 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    “There was an Indian guy in there, Mirage, who was very real for a mirage” this guy is brilliant 😂
    9:25

  • @ArthurDentZaphodBeeb
    @ArthurDentZaphodBeeb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    This guy has written and rewritten the novel of his life a 100x in his head. Looking for a movie deal or something, the story is so polished.

    • @JtjHh
      @JtjHh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      There's a movie here in Australia called "Underbelly: The man who got away" based on this guy, it's worth the watch.

    • @hermanhelmich
      @hermanhelmich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It indeed is a well crafted oiled story with beautiful metaphores and nice twists and turns

    • @tminusnyc2915
      @tminusnyc2915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He LIVED it you dweeb. That's why he knows it so vividly. Stop hating, it's not going to change your miserable existence.

    • @The-AlgoRhythmic
      @The-AlgoRhythmic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oooh listen to her!!

    • @lennyrudston1344
      @lennyrudston1344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tminusnyc2915 Man speaks facts

  • @TommyLadAU
    @TommyLadAU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1841

    This could genuinely be dramatised into a hit series. Amazing story.

    • @baileycw15
      @baileycw15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Prison Break is really good

    • @Leadfoot_P71
      @Leadfoot_P71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      There's an Australian film about him here on YT
      th-cam.com/video/XeQGRYBdOfU/w-d-xo.html

    • @davidhaswell5789
      @davidhaswell5789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Underbelly files.

    • @dabaker606
      @dabaker606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Banged up abroad

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A Netflix series would be amazing

  • @Olly133mhz
    @Olly133mhz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +714

    If this gentleman’s story doesn’t deserve a film script, then I don’t know what story does quite frankly.

    • @keithn455
      @keithn455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's already a movie.

    • @pugna2959
      @pugna2959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keithn455 name?

    • @davidhaswell5789
      @davidhaswell5789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Underbelly files.

    • @PoeRacing
      @PoeRacing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@pugna2959 "Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away"

    • @royferguson3909
      @royferguson3909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keithn455 what's the name of the film , please tell, Sir

  • @kuhen25
    @kuhen25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    This guy would be an amazing orator.

    • @entheogenocide
      @entheogenocide 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This sounds so much like an audio book. Its incredible how much his speech flows.

    • @harrymarkham5320
      @harrymarkham5320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      is

    • @jameskid81
      @jameskid81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      read his wikipedia page

    • @lildurpy
      @lildurpy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or actor

    • @cubariley3815
      @cubariley3815 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lildurpy real

  • @anastasiav3766
    @anastasiav3766 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    And this is why engineering classes are crucial. Listening to this prison break is me basically realizing that any piece of material can become the most important tool in your escape towards freedom.

    • @falcontube2023
      @falcontube2023 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely, forget university and graduating for a job at Boeing, it's escaping a prison the reason why u should pay attention in class.

    • @anastasiav3766
      @anastasiav3766 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha, Karen, have you heard of sarcasm? @@falcontube2023

  • @n8inc924
    @n8inc924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    His words are so carefully chosen, like a poet writing the story of his own life.

    • @courtneymoran3759
      @courtneymoran3759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Isn't he though?!

    • @rumplestiltskin3268
      @rumplestiltskin3268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's like David Niven the actor

    • @CosmoxYRik
      @CosmoxYRik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It is carefully chosen, he carefully choses not to mention that he spent another two decades smuggling drugs after he escaped Thailand, and fought the legal system up til 2016. He tells it well though.

  • @PiersLortPhillips
    @PiersLortPhillips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +437

    Of his Indian cellmate: "Very real for a Miraj" ... just a genius line

    • @guernica69
      @guernica69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That killed me, I had to go back and make sure I heard it correctly. So good!

    • @varun9775
      @varun9775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@guernica69 what does that mean?

    • @MrNeosantana
      @MrNeosantana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@varun9775 Miraj sounds like Mirage

    • @varun9775
      @varun9775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrNeosantana got it . thanks mate

    • @maulanazreen4387
      @maulanazreen4387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When he dropped this I bussed

  • @arobe7695
    @arobe7695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    His oration of each step of his life through crimes, capture, escape...and whatever comes in the next installment is utter POETRY. His words are a brilliant, captivating art. What an amazing, artful storyteller!!

    • @helmutsecke3529
      @helmutsecke3529 ปีที่แล้ว

      The English language as wrought by Herr McMillan is quite a thing of exquisite beauty.

  • @FlickeringEmber
    @FlickeringEmber ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I could honestly listen to him for hours. So eloquent. And what an amazing escape story.

    • @joaosimoes8743
      @joaosimoes8743 ปีที่แล้ว

      the detail at the travei agency (chapter one) is one of a kind. brilliant!!! 🤌

  • @tammy_vip
    @tammy_vip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +609

    “Escape early and escape often” lolol what an absolute dude.

    • @nico696
      @nico696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Escape often didn't work out so good for the Israelis, so not sure why he gave that advice.

    • @originalunoriginal4055
      @originalunoriginal4055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They were sold out by their house keeper (which the guy in video mentioned)! 😂

    • @nicolaischulz7217
      @nicolaischulz7217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@originalunoriginal4055 He sure did. But how can you "escape often" (which I understand as saying: "Try to escape as often as you can, even when you fail"), if you get your legs broken the first time. To me that story says: "Make it right the first time - you might not get a second chance".

    • @tammy_vip
      @tammy_vip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@papafifa8738 who, me?

    • @scootwilliam4573
      @scootwilliam4573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello

  • @brumsgrub8633
    @brumsgrub8633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +800

    I don't even care if he's making it all up. I could listen to him for hours

    • @LK-em1bv
      @LK-em1bv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      It's all true. He is the real deal, an Australian drug smuggler who brought in everything from weed to heroin into Australia. A lot of info is avaliable on the internet. He is also the only Westerner to escape from a Thai prison.

    • @AM2K2
      @AM2K2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      In November, 2014, Thailand formally began extradition proceedings against McMillan in London. He was arrested at the request of the Thai government, and held at Wandsworth prison. A long-running challenge began at the Westminster Magistrates Court headed by defence barrister Tim Owen, QC.[21] Evidence was presented detailing human-rights abuses under the rule of the Thai generals who had staged a coup in May of that year, as well as expert evidence on Thai prison conditions. However, Judge Arbuthnot ruled against McMillan, as did the UK Home Secretary. Two weeks before McMillan was due to be sent back to Bangkok, the Thai authorities withdrew their request, stating technical reasons. McMillan was released in September 2016.[22]

    • @LK-em1bv
      @LK-em1bv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@theenglishman6534 He was born in England but moved to Austrialia when he was a child. He's career in smuggling was based in Australia for the most part and had lived there for most of his life at that stage. We are discussing his career as a smuggler, which was primarily based in Australia, what is the point in getting stuck into the semantics of where he is from?
      Also, you pointed out "he speaks English" as an example of why he is British. You do know that that Australia speaks English also right?

    • @Silvertongue8
      @Silvertongue8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't think he's making up dude, 🤣🤣

    • @spiderweb5539
      @spiderweb5539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@LK-em1bv back in the time he was in Australia The English accent was much more prevalent. You still come across older Australians that speak with somewhat of a "British" accent.

  • @bobbyneverdies
    @bobbyneverdies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Absolutely mesmerised listening to this man, his mannerisms, the way he tells it, he paints such a clear picture of what he went through. we are going to hear more from this man in the mainstream industry, I can feel it. Thank you for posting, I know I will be thinking about this story for good solid few days.

    • @rungeon83
      @rungeon83 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol shame as he's mentally ill and last year his story was debunked, he's never once been locked up lol he went spain and got lost (according to his daughter) then came back with insane stories

  • @bloisbuoy
    @bloisbuoy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Wow, what a tale! This extraordinary gentleman never fails to impress. David reminds me of my dear old dad in a way; they're from the same generation, grew up in similar places, and both attended public schools. They also share a similar set of principles and values. Truly, David is an exceptional individual. His story is nothing short of astounding. I'm simply in awe!

  • @SH-wk9xx
    @SH-wk9xx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +598

    Absolute legend. He sounds like the David Attenborough of the criminal world

    • @HonestJunkie
      @HonestJunkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @SH This comment here

    • @jagoq53
      @jagoq53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With shades of Ian Bannen

    • @martyncook4528
      @martyncook4528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      His voice reminds me a bit of a David Niven

    • @Lucas_Tulic
      @Lucas_Tulic ปีที่แล้ว +4

      'The David Attenborough of the criminal world!'😂😂

    • @jenniferdanes948
      @jenniferdanes948 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@martyncook4528 absolutely

  • @sloefox4065
    @sloefox4065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I was gonna say that I would pay good money to see a movie based on this man's life. But his storytelling was so vivid and characterful that I feel as if I've already seen it in my mind, truly a masterpiece.

    • @nedbogdanovic3112
      @nedbogdanovic3112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/XeQGRYBdOfU/w-d-xo.html

    • @jakehope6811
      @jakehope6811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has got a film on his life already mate

  • @Jess-ik7le
    @Jess-ik7le ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to this man talk all day

  • @appelsapdrinker
    @appelsapdrinker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "Probably strangling everybody that he hated since childhood, but just enough for me to get out" Damn that's deep

  • @matthodsonmusic8256
    @matthodsonmusic8256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Quite possibly the best and most interesting LADBible “Minutes with” I’ve ever watched. Absolutely incredible story, sounded like it came straight from a film!

  • @livingbymottos
    @livingbymottos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    This man has the easiest voice in the world to listen to. A voice that cures you of your headache, not starts it

    • @bangtwister
      @bangtwister 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He has a book out on Audible 'Unforgiving Destiny' which he reads

    • @chestermosburger3113
      @chestermosburger3113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sounds like David Niven

    • @courtneymoran3759
      @courtneymoran3759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent analogy! So true.

  • @alexlimion2624
    @alexlimion2624 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    David is rugged, resourceful, extremely intelligent and wise. thank you for this!

    • @DavidMcMillan888
      @DavidMcMillan888 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Alex, ever wonder if it is cleverer to pretend to forgive one of the gang than bury him? I hope to answer that tonight: th-cam.com/video/vlpTWWS-aC4/w-d-xo.html

    • @alexlimion2624
      @alexlimion2624 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidMcMillan888 Mr. McMillan, my comments are only what is so rather obvious. The video you directed me to is just phenomenol! of course i subscribed to your channel. Was going to recommend you write a book but see you've already done that

  • @Roseberry975
    @Roseberry975 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to him all day and night

  • @officialsebvon
    @officialsebvon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    What a man, the way he tells his stories is so captivating...

  • @imbok
    @imbok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    "A very high price was paid." Brilliant episodes. That man is something extraordinary, if just in his ability to narrate a story.

  • @monkey_with_a_skateboard6823
    @monkey_with_a_skateboard6823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was nothing short of incredible, what a journey.... If ever a story deserved a movie production, this is it!
    The delivery of this whole 2 parter was fantastic, what a story teller.

  • @moisesthewriter
    @moisesthewriter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo!!! I was completely engrossed. What a talent.

  • @teethgrinder83
    @teethgrinder83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    He's the only Westerner on record to have escaped from that prison as well so that also tells you something about his determination, connections (lol@"don't underestimate Chinese triads") and sheer luck. I imagine he's thankful every day he freely walks outside now

  • @BrandonMunsonakaMrYoutuber
    @BrandonMunsonakaMrYoutuber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    He has such a good grip of the English language, its like reading a novel the way he tells his story

    • @vondahe
      @vondahe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s almost like it’s his mother tongue… 😉

    • @tangerinetango
      @tangerinetango 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@vondahe Not everyone can tell a story like that, even for native speakers

  • @frankbushuyumutaremwa2470
    @frankbushuyumutaremwa2470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This dude definitely chose the wrong profession. He is extremely good with words, the way he smuggles descriptive sentences in the middle of every main sentence is just amazing! If he wrote a book it would be a best seller! I'll definitely listen to this again!

  • @reecewillmott-rice4360
    @reecewillmott-rice4360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    If you haven't already, Shaun Attwood has a podcast on TH-cam with him as a repeated guest and each episode spans at least 2 hours.. worth a watch
    Also, there is a movie about him..
    His whole story is something else... as well as crazy stories told with great wit, there's also alot of tragedy and loss of those closest to him.. I'll leave it at that as I don't want to give too much away. But definitely worth a watch

  • @wallstsurfer
    @wallstsurfer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    I have so many questions. Is he still wanted? Has he been pardoned? What happened in Singapore? How did he make a living after? Needs a third episode so I can stop wondering and get on with my life.

    • @yashar6909
      @yashar6909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Exactly.. how did he managed to get from Singapore to the UK?

    • @aldrinmojica
      @aldrinmojica 2 ปีที่แล้ว +232

      After Singapore he traveled to Pakistan and he started exporting drugs again under protection of well known clan. But later he was being arrested but later acquitted by a Customs Court judge who found there was no evidence. He was returned to London in 1999 and arrested again in 2000 and 2002 from drug smuggling and served two years in prison. But in 2012 he was arrested again in UK. In November, 2014, Thailand formally began extradition proceedings against McMillan in London. He was arrested at the request of the Thai government, and held at Wandsworth prison. A long-running challenge began at the Westminster Magistrates Court Evidence was presented detailing human-rights abuses under the rule of the Thai generals who had staged a coup in May of that year, as well as expert evidence on Thai prison conditions. However, Judge Arbuthnot ruled against McMillan, as did the UK Home Secretary. Two weeks before McMillan was due to be sent back to Bangkok, the Thai authorities withdrew their request, stating technical reasons. McMillan was released in September 2016. Read full story here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_McMillan_(smuggler)

    • @wallstsurfer
      @wallstsurfer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      @@aldrinmojica . Thanks for that. Amazed he went back to drug dealing.

    • @joshbrookes6439
      @joshbrookes6439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Otterly Godsmack that the UK to officials of the UK government would send him back to human rights abusing death by machine gun of one of their own citizens shame on the UK government officials shame!

    • @supersizedsam5116
      @supersizedsam5116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      read his book its epic unforgiven destiny

  • @lexvonghoul6996
    @lexvonghoul6996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Fascinating gentleman. I could listen to him for hours

    • @citrusquest623
      @citrusquest623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      luckily for you there are hours and hours of interviews with him on Shaun Attwood's channel. pretty much details every step of his life and it's all just as captivating as this.

    • @lexvonghoul6996
      @lexvonghoul6996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@citrusquest623 yes I’ve been listening 😊 on part one at the moment

    • @riverdeep399
      @riverdeep399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has his own channel on here, too. :)

    • @vetiarvind
      @vetiarvind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gentleman? You mean drug trafficker.

    • @originalunoriginal4055
      @originalunoriginal4055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What if he exploited vulnerable people for his operations??.... What then will you be feeling??

  • @CompleteLogic
    @CompleteLogic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic story beautifully delivered. I love at the end he said "moved on" implying that was where the story ended. But David continued to have a rather eventful life after that experience.

  • @zsutton6687
    @zsutton6687 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    At some point you just don't care if he has embellished any portion of this story. He transmits you to a place in time with spoken word that is second to none. His words are so vivid and the way he described every detail was as if you were sitting on his shoulder through it all. What a man what a tale. I could listed to him read adds of nonsense and he'd make then interesting. Put this amdn Morgan Freeman on every voice over till the end of time

  • @centurah
    @centurah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I was so captivated, not only by his story but his way if telling it. The pacing and the way he paints such a vivid picture without adding too many or too few details. The emotion he puts into every word.
    Wow.

  • @illuminatiCorgi
    @illuminatiCorgi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    I’ve actually been looking forward to this. 👀

  • @dec3747
    @dec3747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “The importance of friends” wicked line

  • @askmisscrowecheyennecrowe306
    @askmisscrowecheyennecrowe306 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This man is a hero and a scholar. Give him an award 🥰

  • @PicnicAtTheTesco
    @PicnicAtTheTesco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I imagine him just saying “very sorry about the passport old chap” to the immigration officer in Singapore and getting let in

  • @robertmckay694
    @robertmckay694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I’m happy that Sten survived and is free. I’ve only been locked up for two nights but those were enough, any more is just torture to the human soul.

  • @tokyobrandon
    @tokyobrandon ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this dude is cool as hell... wish I could hear his stories 24/7

  • @Quagigitymire
    @Quagigitymire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    At 22:30 his physical display of relief reliving the moment that made certain death no longer certain and freedom much more of a likelihood... Just damn... Amazing story.

  • @EricGarciastussy
    @EricGarciastussy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I could listen to this guy tell stories all day all night...what a fascinating gentleman.
    Just blown away with his tales, love it!

  • @empirecook
    @empirecook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Genuinely amazing story teller. Sat here with a vivid imagination of his story and what he experienced has left me speechless. What a guy!

  • @dropoutmajor
    @dropoutmajor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I completely love how he uses personification (like him saying the metal bars we're acting against everyone it's hated since childhood lol), it's so beautiful and he uses it in such a wise way like someone who has experienced things...exactly like he has.

  • @OhhSnapShelleyy
    @OhhSnapShelleyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was intense, I couldn't imagine being in his shoes. Everything came together like a jigsaw puzzle, incredible.

  • @1isaacmusic
    @1isaacmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Great story. Reminds me of the quote from Keith Richards " If you can't be a great example, be a terrible warning "

  • @bikedibley
    @bikedibley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A simply brilliant story teller. So much detail, so much experience. The content I'm finding on Ladbible is so much higher quality than I expected.

  • @HONEYPROJECT
    @HONEYPROJECT ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was truly amazing, the person, the story even down to how it was narrated. What a guy. David McMillan, legend.

  • @jasonkesser
    @jasonkesser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    That is perhaps not the greatest story…but it is the greatest story I have ever heard told. David’s words have the kindest soft dalliance with darkness at every turn. He is the same class of person I learn from while listening to the most honorable war vets. He’s one of the most delicately powerful people I’ve ever heard speak.
    I would love to hear more from him. I wish he would just read literature out loud or tell the histories of anything.
    I will be forever moved by David’s person, grace, artistry and softness whilst living in a self-inflicted season in hell. I feel like he’s a person that I’ve looked for for a long time. And I will never forget him.
    I hope he continues to speak and comes to understand that any one of his utterances or observations have the power of well placed dynamite.

    • @DavidMcMillan888
      @DavidMcMillan888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks, Jason. And a fine piece of writing yourself in composing that comment. I’ve a little You Tube channel but I’d like to narrate good history books, given a choice.

    • @TR4zest
      @TR4zest 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      'Delicately powerful' is an excellent description of the man.

    • @jasonkesser
      @jasonkesser 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DavidMcMillan888 David, I never saw your response here, I was so moved to see it now. Please, consider reading aloud powerful works of literature of your choosing. It would be a gift to any work. Your story has continued to live in my mind, thrilling and haunting for years, but your observations, spirit, and personal artistry has had a different kind of lasting effect, like the best Beat prose, or the most unlikely of my grandfather's war stories. I am a writer and voice over actor professionally, and implore you to continue to contribute anything you so wish. When it comes to improvised observations of yours, and your beautiful measured pacing, you could empty out your pockets and your lint would be 24 karat. Cheers my friend.

  • @Slarti
    @Slarti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I knew of an international drug smuggler.
    He posed as a businessman and was very overweight. This seemed to help him get through the customs.
    Towards the end of his life in his 50's he felt immense regret for the life he had lived and was extremely concerned about the future of his young daughter. He died in his 50's of heart failure.
    There is no glamorous ending to smuggling drugs.

    • @abdulseaforth6930
      @abdulseaforth6930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds like it was the lack of looking about his health that prematurely done him in the end

  • @bobbyo4955
    @bobbyo4955 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    By far the best story you've had on this channel

  • @TGFGamesta
    @TGFGamesta ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Is it just me or does anyone else think this would make a superb movie? The way he talked about it had me on the edge of my seat. I guess we don't know our capacity for survival until we are told we are going to die.

    • @freddxszn7845
      @freddxszn7845 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kinda reminds me of the shawshank redemption

    • @TGFGamesta
      @TGFGamesta ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freddxszn7845 Exactly. The best films always seem to be the ones based on real life events. I would definitely watch this one

  • @GrahamPablo
    @GrahamPablo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    “Trust your triad Chinese mafia” man, this was a good one.

  • @OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro
    @OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    TH-cam STILL amazes me! This is one of the most fascinating channels I've ever seen; subscribed! The people's recounts of their horrific experiences are so moving to me.

  • @garydiver83
    @garydiver83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was an amazing story, so clear and well spoken. Took you right there too.

  • @davidpeters363
    @davidpeters363 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to him narrate a audio book all day

  • @powxll7633
    @powxll7633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The way he tells his story is Oscar-Worthy. Not many times in my life have I seen something and taken a second to think and, process about what have I just seen? But the end of this video was one of these moments. Thank you David for sharing your story!

  • @vintagetractorsaustralia
    @vintagetractorsaustralia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    His story telling is amazing. I could listen to him all day. He stops for a break at just the right time and his voice is so soothing.

  • @TripDogg5
    @TripDogg5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was the most hardcore story I've heard in while. God bless this man! Glad to hear Sven is doing ok as well 👍

  • @gregnezz
    @gregnezz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to and learn from this man everyday. What a life experience!

  • @reddiver7293
    @reddiver7293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Unassuming, under spoken and 100% intrigue.
    Damn, this guy is a fantastic story teller.
    His circumspect reflections at the end, wise and unflinching.

  • @kenyanneighbours5839
    @kenyanneighbours5839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Why is his voice so soothing 😭

    • @kristopherdetar4346
      @kristopherdetar4346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s that smooth voice that got him through all the dark areas of his life that allowed him to live his illegal lifestyle. He should be dead, but he escaped that brilliantly.

  • @user-SubvurzIV
    @user-SubvurzIV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People like this make the world a much more interesting and colourful place. What an amazing character and one of the most engaging storytellers I've ever heard!

  • @alb91878
    @alb91878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This gentleman was so beyond captivating! I couldn't do anything but Sit still and listen to every single word he said while playing his words over in my head like a movie! He is so eloquent and so articulate! A vivid vivid speaker!! He saved like he would be the sweetest person you could ever come to know! I really hope the rest of his days are spent happy and safe!

    • @DavidMcMillan888
      @DavidMcMillan888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not entirely safe, April. Thailand tried to extradite me in 2014. More on my own channel: th-cam.com/users/DavidMcMillan888

    • @alb91878
      @alb91878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DavidMcMillan888 That is so awful! I hope everything is getting better! /Thank you for the link to your channel and I will definitely watch it!

  • @quintork4100
    @quintork4100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    im half way through this and found myself literally on the edge of my sofa! what a,gentleman rogue an intense and amazing storyteller!

  • @chosenone5417
    @chosenone5417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    this man needs to make some audio stories of his life. that voice is terribly good. so much respect

  • @trevorbevan587
    @trevorbevan587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant Genius. A story teller of extraordinary ability. Thank you David for one of the best narrations on TH-cam. I shall always look out for your name, and your fortunes as you continue the journey through your complex life's story.

  • @jazzbox24
    @jazzbox24 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a story, and what an amazing voice. So articulated. The guy should be a narrator for documentaries or books.

  • @swfcocs1
    @swfcocs1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This man is truly a fantastic storyteller, he has a amazing turn of phrase and perfect comic timing

  • @tommygun4578
    @tommygun4578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "I figured they wouldn't wreak it as it had some vaguely religious nonsense written on it" XD hahaha, what an absolute legend

  • @tedh7543
    @tedh7543 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This dude is an amazing storyteller. I could not hardly wait to watch part 2 after part 1.

  • @mindpoacher3180
    @mindpoacher3180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ever since I watched the first part I've been checking for this second half. In a bout a week I will listen to both parts with my eyes closed. This is is as compelling to listen to as it is to listen to Anthony Hopkins.

  • @Lowkeyyshorts
    @Lowkeyyshorts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This guy is a good narrator

    • @REUPmorpha
      @REUPmorpha 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He narrates his full story on his audio book ‘Unforgiving Destiny: the relentless pursuit of a Black-Marketeer’. Started listening to it after watching part one last week. It’s very good.

    • @bezmastudio2233
      @bezmastudio2233 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@REUPmorpha can u please tell me where i can get it from

    • @REUPmorpha
      @REUPmorpha 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bezmastudio2233 it’s on Audible

    • @REUPmorpha
      @REUPmorpha 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The author is David Mcmillian

  • @aikidoisthebombyeah
    @aikidoisthebombyeah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wow... what an amazing story. I'm happy that you made it out alive and hope that your story inspires people to not do drugs, to not smuggle drugs, to not break laws in foreign countries which would get them the death sentence.

  • @carocesu1679
    @carocesu1679 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His voice is so soothing! He sounds like my literature professor at the university. He Narrates so beautifully you almost forget that he was a drug trafficker who spend years in other jails around the world.

  • @cheerymike6166
    @cheerymike6166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hearing this story directly from the man who lived it just hits this part of my brain perfectly and leaves me feeling amazed, what an absolutely astounding experience, one i hope to never partake in myself but still, i cant help but think how extraordinary that was.

  • @mariusbalint193
    @mariusbalint193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    No words.. The way he told us a fragment of his life story made me think I was there, with him, on the night he gained his freedom..
    Brilliant series.

  • @WHUFC71
    @WHUFC71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of if not the best thing I have ever watched. I was glued to the screen and wanted it to go on!!

  • @Mandy-nw6dv
    @Mandy-nw6dv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fascinating story. I was totally glued. Thanx for sharing 😊

  • @grahamwagner1880
    @grahamwagner1880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Coming from a man that lived part of my life on the wrong side of right I have to say this guy deserves a Purple Heart. We make mistakes and by doing unlawful things doesn’t make us evil, I’m a nice person I’m just not the good guy.
    I could sit and chat with this man for the rest of my life and never be bored. I’ve buried many friends, lost a wife and son. I’ve found serenity in others, you don’t have to be perfect to be a hero… be a hero once, and you will be a hero forever.
    Embrace the dawn, one day tomorrow will never come.

    • @ciaran82359
      @ciaran82359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Graham, Im just an internet stranger but just wanted to say how much your post resonated with me.
      Similar life journey here,,,
      Thank you for posting.

    • @SeeDaRipper...
      @SeeDaRipper... 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll just say ditto mate...Ditto.

    • @1fadf23f
      @1fadf23f ปีที่แล้ว

      Depending on what kind of bad things you do, you could certainly be evil. Lots of criminals are.

  • @mushrifsaidin
    @mushrifsaidin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    14:00 "Knowing...not my death, that's nothing..."
    Words cannot describe how much respect I have for this man. He has gone beyond having balls of steel.

    • @JoshSandhu
      @JoshSandhu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And what of the heroin trafficking? Or his associates? He might be polite and captivating. Being surrounded by drug and sex traffickers, and murderers too, doesn't really paint the picture of respectable human to be quite honest. Balls of steel with no moral conviction perhaps?

    • @charliesheen4277
      @charliesheen4277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thats the problem of the society nowadays.. they admire people that shouldn't be admired

  • @zshakur
    @zshakur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could listen to him tell stories for hours. Such a pleasant speaking voice.

  • @clairerogers4465
    @clairerogers4465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an absolutely brilliant story..the way he told it and what a gentleman who told it...10/10❤👍

  • @dillathehun
    @dillathehun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This man is so eloquent and articulate in the way he speaks. Seems like a sweet old grandad rather than an international drug smuggler lol.

  • @erix1971
    @erix1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, David for sharing your unique story, in combination with your wonderful talent as a storyteller! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Now I want to know more and listen to more of your voice telling stories. Brilliant!

  • @johnyjones3822
    @johnyjones3822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a story, Thanks Lad-bible and David griping.

  • @mattkaz9604
    @mattkaz9604 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was a fantastic story, and so well told. Excellent stuff, hope this guy is doing ok now.

  • @darrenhastings1255
    @darrenhastings1255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    he looked back at 12 thousand people and 2 and half years half of his life in that prison ,,,,,,and thought "it has nothing to do with me" its cause you was a free soul....always wasn't and wasn't willing to let them tie you down....that's why when you got out it didnt feel special......because you was going to do it .... they already failed the day this man decided he was leaving ....respect!!!

  • @shaunattwoodOFFICIAL
    @shaunattwoodOFFICIAL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    congrats David McMillan, my most frequent podcast guest with 12 episodes on my channel, what a story!

    • @DavidMcMillan888
      @DavidMcMillan888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thanks, Shaun. Enjoyed the many times seated in your studio. I often tell people: 'If there's anyone I'd prefer to go to the chair with, it'd have to be Shaun Attwood!"

    • @chrisdumea961
      @chrisdumea961 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which chair is that?

    • @bokane1963
      @bokane1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisdumea961 I'd assume the electric one

    • @bokane1963
      @bokane1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidMcMillan888 I enjoyed your story very much. I'd like to think it us in us Brits nature to attempt escape from foreign prisons.
      I am glad your ingenuity, guts and toil got you out of that dreadful situation and you are here to have shared your story.
      I'll be sure to check out Shauns podcast for more

    • @DavidMcMillan888
      @DavidMcMillan888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bokane1963 I agree. As Englishmen, we have a duty to try to escape, guilty or not, simply because we shall not permit strangers to control our lives. And as for foreign devils locking us up…. Well, that’s just unthinkable!

  • @kennethtalbott2233
    @kennethtalbott2233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what an interesting man, so eloquent. i'm sure in his past life he wasn't such a gentleman but i thoroughly enjoyed listening to him tell this fantastic story and wish him well.

  • @remo4248
    @remo4248 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This stuff here is top quality. If somebody from LADbible reads this, the content you produce is brilliant, better than anything out there on the internet or TV. Thank you and please keep it up.

  • @ghaznavid
    @ghaznavid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Top quality content, that was really fascinating.