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The Murder Detective

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When journalist Lyra McKee is shot dead while observing a riot in Derry in April 2019, Senior Investigating Officer Jason Murphy takes on the case; what begins as a murder investigation becomes a seven-year-long mission to identify those responsible.

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Season 1 100% Aug 2026 Details

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James W Newton

Director

Joe Mather

Executive Producer
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Synopsis When journalist Lyra McKee is shot dead while observing a riot in Derry in April 2019, Senior Investigating Officer Jason Murphy takes on the case; what begins as a murder investigation becomes a seven-year-long mission to identify those responsible.
Director
James W Newton
Executive Producer
Joe Mather
Network
C4P1
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 26, 2026
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