The Murder of Michael Davey: When a Rebels Bikie Is Killed by His Own People

The Murder of Michael Davey: When a Rebels Bikie Is Killed by His Own People Michael Davey was known as the “Prince of Penrith” — a top figure in the Rebels bikie gang, feared by many and respected by his crew. But in 2016, everything came crashing down. He was shot dead right outside a house in Kingswood, and the craziest part? It might’ve been his own gang that turned on him. Michael Davey wasn’t just another name in the Rebels Motorcycle Club. He was a big deal. Known as the "Prince of Penrith," he was one of the prominent figures in Sydney’s western suburbs, a guy whose reputation was built on both fear and respect. To people who didn’t know him well, he was just a bikie — tough, ruthless, and part of an outlaw gang. But to those who did know him, Michael was far more complex. On one hand, he had the nickname "Prince of Penrith" for a reason. Penrith isn’t exactly known for being a peaceful, quiet place, and in a town where power and respect are earned on the street, Michael had carved out a place for himself. He was respected in the Rebels Motorcycle Club, known for his hard-nosed attitude and fearlessness. He wasn’t the type of guy you’d want to pick a fight with. He had a presence, a certain way of carrying himself that commanded attention. But then there was the other side of him. Michael wasn’t all about violence and intimidation. Behind the tough exterior, he was known to have a softer side, especially when it came to his family. Michael was a father, and those closest to him often described him as someone who’d do anything for his son. It wasn’t uncommon to hear stories about him stepping away from the world of crime just to be there for the people he cared about. To some, this side of him made him even more interesting — a man caught between two very different worlds. It’s this contrast that made Michael Davey such a fascinating figure. He wasn’t the typical "bad guy" who lived for chaos. He had a life outside of the Rebels, and that life mattered to him. But the world he was part of wasn’t one where you could just step out when things got too tough. In the Rebels MC, loyalty was everything, and Michael had earned his place in the club’s hierarchy through years of hard work, violence, and, yes, loyalty. But the question was: what happens when loyalty starts to get tested? What happens when, in a world where trust is everything, you can’t even trust those closest to you? You see, for Michael Davey, his involvement in the Rebels was more than just about riding bikes and living fast. It was about maintaining control.