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The Murder of Gavin Mcshane time for Truth The Murder of Gavin McShane The untold stories of Relatives, Victims and Survivors Time for Truth The Murder of Gavin McShane (aged 17) Euro Cabs, formely A2B Taxi Depot, the scene of the murders Coppersmiths Alleyway facing the taxi depot, where the gunman made his escape ARMAGH CITY, WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 1994 Rationale for Family Reports From Relatives for Justice (RFJ) origins, rooted in obligations and human rights standards. For families the work of the Association for Legal Justice (ALJ), reports provide a narrative account presenting their the mantra of stalwarts Monsignor Raymond concerns and posing their questions, which require Murray and Clara Reilly in response to human official response. They also raise wider public interest rights violations was to document, document, & concerns. document. For RFJ and families this work is about historical n more recent times families have first faced denial clarification and the recovery of historical memory. It is about deliberate state killings and collusion, then about challenging the oftentimes self-serving official Ionce that dam bursts they face continuous delay version by the state when clearly irrefutable evidence and then with the passage of time many of the that was deliberately ignored contests such accounts. bereaved have simply died decades after waiting on It is hoped that this work and these reports will indeed truth, justice and accountability. It is quite common stand the test of time enhancing the local and wider to hear families say in reference to the state “They’re community understanding of what actually took place. doing nothing other than just waiting on us all to die.” It is also hoped that once legacy mechanisms In the absence of an effective, independent and are finally implemented and operational that the human rights compliant investigative mechanism reports will assist families in preparing for effective to address the legacy of the past RFJ are working engagement. Family reports also provide a necessary alongside families to compile their own bespoke confidence to articulate the circumstances of 3 family reports into the deaths of their loved ones. We bereavement, and injury, and of each bereaved are acknowledging the impact the failure to put in relatives’ own particular needs from a process. place legacy mechanisms is having on families and thus, heeding the advice of Raymond and Clara, Family reports are probably most important in the to once again document the facts. sense of achievement they provide - not least to ageing relatives and families - who for the first time Family reports form part of our overall holistic are able to hold in one place – a family report – all approach to supporting and empowering families the questions, concerns, thoughts, feelings, fears and and crucially providing a voice. Family reports seek views concerning the most unimaginable traumatic to remember, capture and convey the unique human experiences of violent bereavement of a loved one. essence and individuality of the loved one killed, the special place they held in family, with close friends Breaking a silence and giving voice to what were and community; the distinct and very much loved once unspeakable truths has in its own way also been person they were and remain so for those left behind cathartic within families and this has been an equally and the aching gap their absence continues to cause important journey. in addition to the grave injustice of their killings. Too many relatives have passed away waiting on Reports aim to document in so far as possible the a process and so this area of our work is crucially circumstances of killings examining and providing important not least for an aging population of an analysis of the available forensic, ballistic and bereaved parents, spouses and siblings. eyewitness evidence including linked cases and thematic patterns. Reports also examine what the Most of all it is about providing a form of justice - official response was, or in many instances was not, doing justice to those killed - seeking to right wrong, by applying and measuring these against legal correcting the historical narrative and remembering. They’re doing nothing other than just waiting on us all to die. Time for Truth The Murder of Gavin McShane (aged 17) Introduction The following report by Relatives for Justice (RFJ) This report is at the request of the McShane family concerns the murder of 17 year-old Gavin McShane who have been receiving support from RFJ for a in Armagh City on May 18th 1994 by the loyalist number of years. paramilitary group the Mid-Ulster based Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). Shane McArdle, also 17, was In compiling this report into the murders of Gavin murdered in the same attack. and Shane it is essential to also consider the wider activities of this UVF gang. Therefore the report No one has ever been convicted for or in connection examines the available evidence and general modus with these two murders or the attempted murders of of the UVF gang responsible; their ability to roam those who survived the attack. across Mid-Ulster and east Tyrone uninhibited carrying out scores of sectarian murders; key parallels in other The report draws on key sources and eyewitness killings including a complete lack of accountability; statements; inquest documents; court documents; the key suspect; and persistent questions about the correspondence between the family and the then relationships between this gang and state “security” police force, the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), and intelligence agencies that draw very obvious its replacement the Police Service NI (PSNI); other questions about systemic collusion and crucially in this agencies involved in the aftermath of the murders; case the issue of preventability. and on information contained within a report by the PSNI’s Historical Enquiries Team (HET). The report also Most striking in this case is the extensive level of benefits from statements taken at the time of the investigative failings and destruction of evidence by 4 killings by RFJ and our then Chairperson Monsignor the authorities. Raymond Murray. Gavin pictured fishing in County Kerry, the last family holiday together. ARMAGH CITY, WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 1994 Gavin McShane Gavin McShane was the eldest of three subjects was Art. He had painted children to Matt and Maria McShane. a number of pictures and was An “…inspirational brother and a preparing for exams at the time of role model on and off the pitch...” is his murder. A teacher, Kate Strain, how his younger brother Caionn said of Gavin; “He was a pleasure described Gavin. “I sometimes to teach and a great art student.” wonder what if; what if he wasn’t murdered? What would he be Gavin also worked part-time doing now, today? Would he have at McArnerny’s Supermarket, a wee family? What would he be Armagh City. People liked Gavin working as? Whatever, he’d have and referred to him as friendly, made a success of it… of that I’ve helpful, diligent and hardworking. absolutely no doubt. We miss him. I miss him.” Gavin enjoyed fishing and the family often talk of their holiday in county Kerry, Alana, Gavin’s sister, says, “When I reflect back their last together. Amongst a number of Gavin was mature beyond his years. He was caring, pictures that stand out within the McShane home is enjoyed life, loved a prank… I can still hear his laugh, a striking picture of Gavin in Kerry, with a beaming see his infectious smile and feel his protective arm. He smile, a fishing rod and a fish in hand. Like any other loved the GAA and hurling. But above all he loved us and teenager there he stands on the cusp of life with we loved him. We had the perfect childhood, the perfect everything to explore, experience, love and live for. 5 family. Mammy and Daddy did everything with us and And yet in that beauty is also a cruel reminder of how for us. We were the center of their world and vice-versa. he had been robbed of life – so young - and a family of His murder changed our lives utterly. We treasure our their beloved son and brother. memories and there’s never a day goes by where he isn’t in our thoughts. He’s always with us.” Gavin’s main passion was hurling and he played for his local Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club Keady Gavin was a student at Armagh College when he Lamh Dhearg along with Caionn. Hurling medals, was murdered. Gavin had attended St. Patrick’s cups, trophies, jerseys and other High School, Keady and during his last year he was memorabilia celebrating this appointed Deputy Head Boy, which was a very passion and the success of this important and rewarding responsibility considering young Armagh hurler adorn and there were almost 1,000 pupils at the school. Gavin rightly take pride of place in the was a talented art student and one of his A Level McShane home. Gavin and younger brother Caionn Gavin, sister Alana and Caoinn Time for Truth The Murder of Gavin McShane (aged 17) as being “about six feet tall and average build with short The morning of the murders mouse brown hair”.1 At 9.15am on Wednesday 18th May 1994 17 year-old Bronagh's statement recalls; “…we were looking at Gavin McShane arrived at Armagh College where he the names in the book of those who got a taxi the night was an A Level student. before. We were joking at the writing of the new girl… we never heard anybody coming in. It was a sunny On arrival Gavin met fellow student and friend Shane day and the door was open.
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