Contains scenes of violence and very strong language.
A gripping real-world thriller, seven years in the making, telling the inside story of the complex, high-risk police investigation into the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.
Officers have a name for the masked figure at the heart of the case. Lead detective Murphy and his team launch a series of high-risk operations targeting the suspects. The stakes are immense.
After years of investigation, lead detective Jason Murphy and his team execute a series of daring arrests. The pursuit gathers momentum, leading to a tense and emotional climax. (EP2 and 3 of 3)
00:00 Murder exhibit store
03:23 Derry, Northern Ireland
06:10 Search for the gunman
19:30 Police and Lyra's family
32:28 Arrest phase one: riot suspects
56:07 Arrest phase two: suspected orchestrators
1:06:51 Arrest phase two: suspected leadership
1:25:31 Trial and aftermath
First shown: 27 Aug 2026
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