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Trial Begins for Men Accused of Lyra McKee's Murder

3/26/2026

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Story summary
  • The three men, Peter Cavanagh, Jordan Gareth Devine, and Paul McIntyre, are accused of murdering Lyra McKee in Derry in April 2019, with New IRA claiming responsibility.
  • The trial began in May 2024 and linked the defendants to the scene via clothing, with forensic analysis naming 19 rioters.
  • Missing clothing items associated with the defendants suggest deliberate disposal, and trial continues at Belfast Crown Court with Lyra McKee's family present.