Millennium Dome raider convicted of conspiracy to rob after entering the diamond vault with a nail gun during the failed 2000 heist.
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Background
Cockram was a central operational member of the Dome gang.
Role in the case
Inside the vault he carried an automatic nail gun intended to penetrate the diamond display cases.
Evidence / operation
He was convicted of conspiracy to rob and initially sentenced to eighteen years.
Legal outcome
His sentence was later reduced to fifteen years by the Court of Appeal.
Graph role
His graph role links the vault-entry team, Raymond Betson, Robert Adams, Aldo Ciarrocchi and the De Beers diamond display.
Network links
– Millennium Dome diamond raid — participant; convicted – Millennium Dome, Greenwich — raid location
Direct people links
– Raymond Betson — co-convicted raider – Robert Adams — co-convicted raider – Aldo Ciarrocchi — co-convicted raider – Kevin Meredith — co-defendant
Sources
– The Guardian. Five jailed for dome raid (2002-02-18). https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/18/dome – The Guardian. Profile: the dome raiders (2002-02-18). https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/18/dome.simonjeffery – The Guardian. Dome raiders' jail sentences cut (2004-01-22). https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/jan/23/dome.taniabranigan
Key events
Millennium Dome diamond raid
Failed November 2000 attempt to steal the Millennium Star and rare blue diamonds from the De Beers exhibition at the Millennium Dome.
People, groups and places
Collectibles & memorabilia
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References
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[1]Dome raiders' jail sentences cutTier 2MentionsSupportsView source ↗
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[2]Five jailed for dome raidTier 2MentionsSupportsView source ↗
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[3]Profile: the dome raidersTier 2MentionsSupportsView source ↗