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1972 Soldier Murder Testimony Exposes Unarmed Civilian Deaths

10/2/2025

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Story summary
  • Joe Mahon testified in Belfast about witnessing a soldier murder unarmed civilians in January 1972.
  • Mahon, 16 at the time, described playing dead as James Wray was shot.
  • Soldier F, in his 70s, faces charges for Wray, McKinney, and five counts of attempted murder.
  • Joseph Friel testified about being shot in the chest while escaping, as prosecutors seek the shooter.