Ned Kelly was a notorious bushranger, born in 1854 to Irish immigrants in Victoria, Australia. His life of crime began as a teenager, leading to multiple arrests and a growing reputation as an outlaw. Kelly became the leader of a gang that carried out a series of bank robberies and was involved in violent confrontations with police. The arch of his story culminated in the famous Kelly Gang's last stand at Glenrowan in June 1880. After a dramatic shootout with police, Kelly was captured in a heavily fortified position. Following a successful trial, he was sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer, which he was accused of during the conflict at Glenrowan. The execution took place at the Melbourne Gaol, a building steeped in history as it witnessed numerous hangings, and in Kelly's case, it drew a massive crowd of supporters and onlookers. His hanging prompted outrage and sympathy across the nation, complicating public sentiment regarding law enforcement and the justice system at the time. Supporters viewed Kelly as a Robin Hood figure, while authorities regarded him as a common criminal. His last words, reportedly, were a mix of defiance and resignation; this added to the mythos that surrounded his life and legacy, transforming him into an enduring cultural icon in Australia.