Malcolm Mc Arthur at Alan Shatter's book launch

[hollyisalovelyname]

It makes me sad ( and mad) when I see that Malcolm Mc Arthur of GUBU fame, convicted murderer of Bridie Gargan is out and about. Photographed at a book launch - as a member of the public in a bookshop, it is in the Irish Independent today.
He was never charged with Donal Dunne's murder in Offaly, despite killing him when he went to 'buy' a gun from Donal Dunne.
I am so sorry that the Dunnes never got justice and to my mind it is wrong.
It must be truly heartbreaking for them.

It might be law but it's not justice.

[ThoseCowsAreFarAway]

I didn't know he was let out... How on earth do families cope with knowing someone who murdered their family member is out and about living life?

[eloisesparkle]

I don't know how the Dunnes cope knowing he was never even charged with Donal's murder.
Could somebody explain how that can happen please ?

[Rachel0Greep]

I just felt so angry for the Dunnes in particular when I saw that murderer being given yet more publicity. They fought so long and hard for justice and didn't receive it.

[eloisesparkle]

Could any Craicnet lawyer explain to me why he was not charged please?

[Rachel0Greep]

I never understood it either. I found this article just now, it seems to be quite good in explaining what happened, I think.

politico.ie/archive/justice-behind-closed-doors-malcom-macarthur-case

[eloisesparkle]

You might get law in an Irish court but you mightn't get justice.

[SnipSnipMrBurgess]

Im so shocked, I remember reading about this, Im so surprised he is out.