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After 65-year-old Attracta Harron attended morning Mass on December 11, 2003, as part of a 30-day Novena prayer sequence, she headed home on foot, in line with her fitness regime, but never arrived.
A sighting of her by a local farmer that morning was the last time she was seen alive, with her body finally being found four months later.
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Disclaimer:
The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.
References:
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Bradshaw, O. (n.d.). Reports on Sentencing By Olga Bradshaw. Strabane Weekly News. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://attracta.martinharran.com/olgareports.htm
Bradshaw, O. (2006, March 2). Emotional scenes as Harron trial gets underway. Strabane Weekly News. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://attracta.martinharran.com/openstate.htm
Carswell, L. C. J. (2002, January 25). Reference by Her Majesty’s Attorney General for Northern Ireland [2002] NICA 5 (25 January 2002). British and Irish Legal Information Institute. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from http://www.bailii.org/nie/cases/NICA/2002/5.html
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Killer’s whole life term quashed. (2008, June 27). BBC News. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/7477430.stm
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McAleese, D. (2006b, September 21). Prison inmates cheer as killer Hamilton gets a beating in jail. Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/prison-inmates-cheer-as-killer-hamilton-gets-a-beating-in-jail/28109727.html
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