How Russell Manser went from robbing banks to helping other prisoners | Australian Story

Bank robber Russell Manser was destined for a life in prison before he discovered a new path by confronting his hidden trauma. Now he&working to help others seek justice for crimes long buried. Russell was a notorious bank robber and escapee who seemed destined to spend the rest of his life behind bars. But behind his repeat offending lay a crippling secret from his teenage years. When he finally sought justice for these wrongs, life took an unexpected turn Now the bank robber turned businessman is assisting others who want justice for crimes long buried. But it’s been a rocky road to redemption. #RussellManser ___________________________________________________________________ Australian Story – the power of the personal. Compelling stories about real people that illuminate, entertain and inspire. New episodes are available every Monday. ABC News In-depth takes you deeper on the big stories, with long-form journalism from Four Corners, Foreign Correspondent, Australian Story, Planet America and more, and explainers from ABC News Video Lab. Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNewsAustralia