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Robert McCartney was drinking with friends at Magenniss’ bar when an altercation occurred between his group and some local IRA men. [1]   Robert McCartney and a friend, injured in the altercation, left the pub to go to hospital, when they were confronted by a group of men. [2] Robert McCartney and his friend were beaten by the gang, using sewer rods.  Robert McCartney was then stabbed in the heart and cut from his navel to breastbone; his friend was also stabbed but not fatally. [3] Robert McCartney died in hospital the following morning. [3] Some of those involved in the attack returned to the pub, cleaned the pub, hid their clothes and told those present not to talk about what they had seen. [3]

The police came under attack when they carried out searches in the Markets area, in the days after the murder. [4]  Few witnesses came forward in connection with the murder.  Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin stated that those involved could speak to the Police Ombudsman or a solicitor if they wished. [5]

The IRA issued several statements claiming that they were not involved in the murder, nor were they intimidating witnesses from coming forward. [6] They also offered to shoot those responsible. [10]

Sinn Féin suspended a number of members from the organisation for failing to provide witness statements. [7]

A number of arrests were made in connection with the killing.[8]

One man was charged with the murder of Robert McCartney and two others were charged with assault and affray. [9]

[1] No punishment for IRA knife killers, by Suzanne Breen, The Village, 8 February 2005

[2] McCartney invoice helps rebut Provos fund smear, by Jim Cusack, Sunday Independent, 5 April 2005

[3] Grieving sisters square up to IRA, by Henry McDonald, The Observer, 13 February 2005

[4] Brutal killing turns republicans against IRA, by Angelique Chrisafis, The Guardian, 9 February 2005

[5] Adams in appeal to catch killers, BBC News, 14 February 2005

[6] P O’Neill, Irish Republican Publicity Bureau, Dublin on CAIN Web Service, www.cain.ulst.ac.uk

[7] Sinn Féin suspends seven after bar murder, by Angelique Chrisafis, The Guardian, 4 March 2005

[8]  Fourth arrested in murder inquiry, BBC News, 2 February 2005

[9] McCartney murder trial to proceed, BBC News, 2 July 2007

[10] Full text of IRA statement, The Guardian, 8 March 2005

Lisa went missing from a party at a caravan site, leaving behind her handbag and personal belongings.  [2]  

Despite the fact that her body has not been found, police are treating the case as a murder inquiry. [2]

In September 2005 Crimewatch UK featured a reconstruction of the events surrounding the disappearance [3]

Three men arrested and questioned, but, freed without charge. [1]

In June 2005, another man was arrested. [2]

Three men were arrested in February 2006 in connection with the murder but were all released a day later without charge [3]

A year after the murder, Police have renewed their appeal for information, and her family have offered a cash reward for information leading to the recovery of her body [4]

[1] Lisa case cop: Tell us what you know, Sunday Life, 27 March 2005

[2] Man arrested in Lisa murder probe, BBC News, 14 June 2005

[3] Dorrian appeal on Crimewatch, Irish News, 15 September 2005

[4] Men held over Lisa killing freed, BBC News, 21 February 2006

[5] Sea link in missing woman probe, BBC News, 22 February 2006

UDA

Glengormley, Belfast

Nelson was assaulted in September 2004 by a group of around 10 men outside a nightclub where he worked as a doorman.  He never recovered consciousness and died six months later. [1]

The Independent Monitoring Commission has reported that the men who carried out the assault were members of the UDA. [2]

[1] Reward offered over UDA linked murder, UTV News, 18 May 2005

[2] Fifth report of the Independent Monitoring Commission, 24 May 2005

Jameson Lockhart

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UVF

A gunman opened fire on the lorry that Lockhart was driving as he worked on the demolition of a bar, and he was hit in the chest four times.  Another man who was in the lorry escaped unhurt.  Lockhart had escaped a previous gun attack in January 2005 [1]

He had been the target of graffiti on the Shankill Road in the weeks prior to his death. [2]

He had been due to testify as the key witness in the trial of Paul Crooks for the attempt on his life in January.  Crooks had also been charged with membership of the UVF, although this charge had been dropped. [3] 

Murdered by the UVF, The UVF perceived him to be a member or an associate of the LVF. [4]

Two men were arrested for questioning on 4th July. [1]

Three men from the Belfast area were questioned in April 2006, but released without charge[2]

[1] Feud fears after murder, Belfast Telegraph, 1 July 2005

[2] Feud fears, News Letter, 2 July 2005

[3]   Attempted murder charges dropped, BBC News, 8 July 2005

[4]  Belfast loyalist has attempted murder charge dropped, Online.ie, 8 July 2005

[5] Houses searched in murder inquiry, BBC News, 4 July 2005 

[6] Sixth Report of the Independent Monitoring Commission. 22 September 2005.

[7] Three men released over killing, BBC News, 20 May 2006

UVF

Three men burst into a house in Dhu Varren Park at 1:58 am and opened fire. [1]

McCausland was shot and died later in hospital.  The attack came only hours after another shooting on the Crumlin Road, blamed on the LVF, in which a man was seriously injured. [2]

A light blue Peogot 405, suspected of being used in the lethal attack was later found on fire. [3]

[4] Murdered by the UVF, The UVF perceived him to be a member or an associate of the LVF.

[5] However, the LVF confirmed that McCausland was not one of their members.

[1] Loyalists blamed for city murder, BBC News, 11July 2005

[2] UVF set to 'wipe out' rivals as feuding leaves teenager dead, Irish News, 12 July 2005

[3] Teenager killed as feud escalates, Belfast Telegraph, 11July 2005

[4] Shootings North Belfast, PSNI Press Release, 11 July 2005

[5] Sixth Report of the Independent Monitoring Commission. 22 September 2005.

[6] Party is urged to sever UVF link, BBC News, 19 July 2005

Paul was shot several times as he sat in a van, with a passenger, outside his father's house.  His passenger was injured. [1]

His family deny he was connected to the LVF.  He had previously survived a murder attempt in January 1999. [2]

Murdered by the UVF, The UVF perceived him to be a member or an associate of the LVF. [3]

The victim's uncle, drug dealer William 'Wassy' Paul, was killed in 1999 by Red Hand Commando Frankie Curry, apparently over a personal grudge [4]

[1] Grim warning on loyalist feud, Belfast Telegraph, 01 August 2005 [2] Loyalist is shot dead, Sunday Life, 31 July 2005

[2] Sixth Report of the Independent Monitoring Commission. 22 September 2005.

[3] Loyalist is shot dead, by Sinead McCavana, The Belfast Telegraph, 31 July 2005

Thomas Devlin was stabbed to death while walking from the local shops with two friends.

His murder is believed to have a sectarian motive [1]

Two men and a male juvenile were arrested; and released without charge [1]

A man was arrested in connection with the murder, and later released without charge [2]

The main suspect was on bail awaiting trial for assault charges at the time of the murder.  He is not believed to be a member of any loyalist paramilitary group and is described by his lawyer as 'having difficulties in relation to sectarianism'. [3]

Raymond McCord, the father of murder victim Raymond McCord Jr (November 1997) accused the UVF of protecting Devlin's killers [4]

A man arrested and charged with possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life, has been questioned in relation to Devlin's murder. [5]

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with Devlin's murder. [6]

[1]Killing 'sectarian', Daily Ireland

[2]Three arrested in murder inquiry, BBC News, 11.08.05

[3]Arrest after Devlin murder, UTV, 20.08.05

[4]Man released in Devlin murder probe, RTE News, 21.08.05

[5] Devlin murder suspect in prison, Irish News, 26 January 2006

[6] UVF protecting killers of stabbed youth, Daily Ireland, 11 January 2006

[7] Man in court on ammo charges, Daily Ireland, 14 March 2006

[8] Two arrested over teen killing, BBC News, 15 March 2006

Sandy Row, South Belfast

[1] Green was shot as he got off his motorbike outside his workplace at 8.15am 

[2] The police believe his death is linked to the ongoing LVF-UVF  feud

[3] LVF have denied Green was one of its members

[4] Murdered by the UVF, The UVF perceived him to be a member or an associate of the LVF.

[1] Man is shot dead in city attack, BBC News, 15 August 2005  UVF is blamed for fatal shooting, BBC News, 15 August 2005

[2] Loyalists turf war claims fourth victim, UTV, 15 August 2005

[3] Police re-open road after killing, BBC News, 16 August 2005

[4] Sixth Report of the Independent Monitoring Commission. 22 September 2005.

Shot dead at his father’s house in East Belfast.  [1]

He had recently been released on bail, following money laundering charges. [2]

Police believe his murder is part of ‘internal housekeeping’ by UDA. [3]

Six men have been arrested. [4]

The UDA were formally accused of murdering Gray in a report by the Independent Monitoring Commission, submitted to the British and Irish government [5]

[1]Few tears as loyalist thugs kill their own. The Times. 06.10.05

[2] Murder of Gray was an ‘internal matter’. Newsletter. 05.10.05

[3] UDA blamed for murder of its ‘ex-brigadier’ Gray. Irish News. 05.10.05

[4] Ulster strongman’s fit a familiar pattern. Boston Globe 06.10.05

[5] UDA 'responsible' for man's murder, by Dan McGinn, The Irish Examiner, 02 February 2006

[6] Eighth Report of the Independent Monitoring Commission 01 February 2006

Mr Conlon, who was released 18 months ago from a 4yr prison sentence after being arrested at a Real IRA training camp. He was abducted from a friend's house by 2 men, shot with a stun gun and driven off. Later he was found unconscious by the roadside; he died in hospital from gunshot wounds to the head. [1]

Dectectives believe he was the victim of a fallout with former associates from Real IRA [2]

However, despite having spent time in jail for Real IRA offences it is believed that at the time of death he was no longer a member of the organisation [3]

[1] 'Total Shock at Shooting' by Connla Young, Daily Ireland

[2] 'Shot republican freed from jail last year' Ireland Online, 08 November 2005

[3] 'RIRA lint to Conlon murder' by Connla Young, Daily Ireland, 11 November 2005

[4] 'Five now held over Conlon murder' BBC News, 17 November 2005

[5] 'Four released in gun murder probe' BBC News, 18 November 2005