The life and death of Robert Nairac

40 years ago undercover British soldier Robert Nairac was killed by the IRA - those who buried his body have so far refused to say where it is

Barry Cummins
May 14, 2017

Robert Nairac pictured talking to youths in the Ardoyne area of West Belfast: he was killed in the early hours of May 15, 1977

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Fr. William Burke - former undercover British soldier in Northern Ireland and friend of Robert Nairac. Credit RTÉ Prime Time Photo by Eoin O'Hara

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Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline NUJ: Seamus Ruddy, from Newry, was a 33 year old teacher of English in Paris, France when he disappeared in May 1985. In December 1995 the INLA admitted responsibility for his death. In February 1999 information emerged to suggest that his body was buried in Rouen, France, but despite searches having been carried out his remains have not yet been recovered. For details please contact Sandra Peake on 07889625235. Photo by Eoin O'Hara

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