Harry Humphreys
May 7 2021, 10:52 ET
FORMER teacher and prison officer John Darwin faked his death in a canoeing accident in 2002 and claimed £700k in insurance.
John turned up alive in 2007 when it emerged ex-wife Anne helped the conman fake his death. Here s what you need to know about Anne Darwin.
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Who is Anne Darwin?
Anne Darwin is the former wife of John Darwin, who faked his own death in a canoeing accident when he paddled out to sea off the coast of County Durham.
The former doctor s receptionist reported John missing when he failed to report for work.
The wreckage of John s kayak was found and he was was presumed dead by search and rescue teams.
The bloke out of EastEnders would be a great Gazza.”
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It comes as he has seen his career rocket after appearing on Italy’s I’m A CelebCredit: Rex
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Paul Gascoigne reveals he would want EastEnders star Danny Dyer to play him in a movieCredit: Getty - Contributor
It would cover everything from his childhood to addictions.
A Netflix documentary on his life is also due out this year.
It includes clips from Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker and members of Gazza’s family and has unseen video footage from personal family archives.
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When were John and Anne Darwin arrested?
Harry Humphreys
May 7 2021, 14:20 ET
CONMAN John Darwin faked his death in a staged canoeing accident with the help of his wife, Anne.
The 2002 stunt landed the pair £700k in insurance payouts, but the cunning couple were finally arrested in 2007. Here s everything you need to know.
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When were John and Anne Darwin arrested?
John Darwin, a former teacher and prison officer from Hartlepool, staged his own death in a canoeing accident in March 2002.
Faced with mounting debts from the purchase of two properties, John paddled out to sea off the coast of County Durham.