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09/04/2003
Man jailed for McGoldrick murder
Former loyalist informer, Clifford McKeown is to serve 24 years in jail after being convicted of the murder of a Catholic taxi driver in July 1996.
Appearing at Belfast Crown Court today, the 44-year-old Craigavon man was convicted of murdering father-of-two Michael McGoldrick, whose body was found in his cab in a country lane just outside Lurgan, a day after he had picked up a fare in the town.
Last month the court heard that the killing had been a "birthday present" for former LVF leader Billy Wright, who was later murdered by the INLA in the Maze Prison.
Mr Justice Weatherup, who headed today's proceedings, described the murder as a "chilling execution" and said it was arranged to "secure a random death based on religious persuasion".
McKeown is already serving 12 years in jail for possessing guns. He showed no emotion as the verdict was passed.
(MB)
Appearing at Belfast Crown Court today, the 44-year-old Craigavon man was convicted of murdering father-of-two Michael McGoldrick, whose body was found in his cab in a country lane just outside Lurgan, a day after he had picked up a fare in the town.
Last month the court heard that the killing had been a "birthday present" for former LVF leader Billy Wright, who was later murdered by the INLA in the Maze Prison.
Mr Justice Weatherup, who headed today's proceedings, described the murder as a "chilling execution" and said it was arranged to "secure a random death based on religious persuasion".
McKeown is already serving 12 years in jail for possessing guns. He showed no emotion as the verdict was passed.
(MB)
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