#364 - Soft Targets (Lichfield, Private William Robert Davies)
Murder Mile UK True CrimePlay episode
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Friday 1st of June 1990, at 5:52pm, three off-duty Army recruits were shot at Lichfield City train station by two members of the Provisional IRA; Privates Robert Parkin & Neil Evans were injured, but being shot twice in the head in an execution style killing, Private William Robert Davies died.
But who were his killers, and why were they never tried and convicted?
Location: Lichfield City train station, Lichfield, StaffordshireDate: Friday 1st of June 1990, at 5:52pm (murder)Victims: Privates Robert Parkin, Neil Evans & William Robert DaviesCulprit: Nessan Quinlivan & Pearse McAuley
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