Episode 2: Six Men Dead
After a brutal attack, Police promise swift action to bring the killers to justice.
Assume Nothing · BBC Radio Ulster
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Show Notes
The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland. Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. No one has ever been charged or convicted.
Episode 2 – Six Men Dead
Barry recounts the tragic events of 18th June, when a ruthless UVF gang open fire indiscriminately in the Height’s Bar – killing six men, and seriously wounding five others. When ten years pass without any charges or convictions – the families of the victims demand action.
A report into the police investigation finds serious failings, but no evidence the police tried to protect the gang from prosecution.
Then - Barry receives a leaked secret document in the post from an anonymous sender.
A BBC Northern Ireland Production