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This episode examines the unsolved murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice and the surrounding corrupt investigation.

In May 1998, 83-year-old shopkeeper Eddie Fitzmaurice was attacked and left bound in the bedroom above his drapery shop in Bellaghy, where he remained undiscovered for five days. This week we will examine the violent rural robberies that shaped the investigation, the seven innocent members of the travelling community who were targeted during the corrupt Burnfoot operation and why, nearly three decades later, nobody has been charged with Eddie’s murder. Written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey. Research by Karl O’Reilly. Sources: An Garda Síochána: Eddie Fitzmaurice An Garda Síochána: Murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice—2018 Crimecall Appeal An Garda Síochána: Murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice—2023 Crimecall Appeal RTÉ News: A Gentle Sligo Man Whose Cruel Killing Remains Unsolved The Irish Times: Daughter of Eddie Fitzmaurice Wants to Know Who Is Responsible Before She Dies The Journal: Gardaí Renew Appeal on the 24th Anniversary of Eddie’s Murder Irish Examiner: Son Seeks Justice for Slain Father 15 Years On The Irish Times: Seven Arrested over Co Mayo Murder in 1998 Irish Examiner: Tribunal Concludes That Sergeant Planted Gun RTÉ News: Adverse Tribunal Finding on Sergeant John White The…

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