The Gold Season 2 Secrets Revealed: Who Was Convicted and Where Are They Now?

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*Warning – contains full spoilers for all six episodes of The Gold season 2*

The critically acclaimed BBC series Gold has concluded, and you can now stream both seasons in their entirety on iPlayer. Enjoy!

In this fresh installment, we find ourselves continuing right where the previous one ended, as Hugh Bonneville’s character Brian Boyce, Charlotte Spencer’s Nicki Jennings, and Emun Elliott’s Tony Brightwell are hot on the heels of the remaining gold from the Brink’s-Mat heist in the second half.

As someone who’s devoured all six episodes of the latest season in one go, I can’t help but wonder about the finale. Where do our main characters find themselves at the end? More importantly, did any of the individuals implicated in the gold heist face justice for their illegal activities?

Read on for everything you need to know about the ending of The Gold season 2.

Who got convicted for their dealings with the gold in The Gold?

The finale of The Gold saw both Charlie Miller and John Palmer in custody.

In Florida, Miller was being indicted under the Racketeering Act (RICO). Meanwhile, Boyce’s team was offering assistance to the U.S. authorities. Miller contended that U.S. prosecutors could potentially level more severe charges against him compared to what they could in the UK.

Despite objections from Boyce’s higher-ups, they maintained that Miller should be held accountable for his involvement in the UK robbery. Regrettably, this case lacked substantial proof, causing the trial to be dismissed almost instantly.

Before being released, Miller was extradited to Florida to face the US charges.

Initially, Palmer opted to plead not guilty and represent himself due to a lack of legal representation for his case. This situation was later described by Jennings as “one of the most significant fraud cases in British history.

Boyce posited that during the initial portion of the retrieved gold, they were able to secure numerous convictions. However, for the second half, they wouldn’t secure as many convictions. Yet, the proceeds from just these two sets of convictions could exceed the actual value of the gold from the first half alone.

Throughout his court case, Palmer appeared to be captivating the jury, winning them over with his charm while insinuating that the current charges against him were merely a vengeful retaliation following his acquittal during the final trial of season 1.

In her testimony, Jennings intentionally provoked Palmer, making him upset, thereby revealing his genuine character to the court.

He was convicted for carrying out extensive fraud, which earned him an eight-year prison sentence. Additionally, a court order was issued requiring the seizure of approximately 33 million pounds from him.

According to the acknowledgments, Palmer was fatally shot in his Essex garden back in 2015, and his killing remains an unresolved mystery.

During his trial in Florida, Douglas Baxter acknowledged responsibility, as per his initial agreement with the police. However, at the very end, he went back on this deal, choosing not to disclose Miller as a fellow conspirator, due to fear.

Despite being charged, Miller was indeed declared guilty and ordered to pay a compensation of $151 million. This amount considered the increase in value of the gold he had stolen from Brink’s-Mat, which was to be retrieved from his possessions and bank balances.

What happened to Kenneth Noye?

In the final act, the Kent authorities managed to locate Kenneth Noye in Gibraltar, thanks to assistance from Brian Reader in hiding. They traced Reader’s whereabouts to apprehend him.

Previous reports stated that Noye was deceased, however, the Kent police remained skeptical about this information. Brian speculated with Noye that the news could have been a coded warning, possibly orchestrated by individuals seeking to harm him.

He was apprehended for the killing of Stephen Cameron and subsequently transferred back to the United Kingdom. In the credits, it was mentioned that Noye was found guilty of Cameron’s murder and given a life sentence, and that he was freed in 2019.

Where did we leave Boyce and his team?

As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I found myself at the heart of “The Gold’s” final chapter, where my journey with Brian Boyce concluded. You see, after faithfully serving the police force for three long decades, he had reached his maximum term of service, bringing an end to Brian Boyce’s remarkable career.

During his retirement, Tony Lundy faced allegations of misconduct and corruption, which he firmly refuted. Boyce stated that he had never witnessed any such behavior from Lundy, who claimed instead that he was being targeted by a smear campaign.

After obtaining Miller and Palmer’s convictions, Jennings and Brightwell received Boyce’s congratulations. Boyce mentioned that with the Palmer trial, the court proceedings in Fort Lauderdale, the seizure orders against Logan Campbell, and the insurer’s settlements, the financial penalties related to the Brink’s-Mat robbery were nearing £200 million.

This achievement set a record for the largest financial outcome in the annals of British law enforcement, despite no physical gold being retrieved from the incident.

The team acknowledged that not every person was included in the Brink’s-Mat situation, but they must proceed further, understanding that the case might never truly conclude.

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2025-06-09 00:34