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The Beast of Kincora Speaks Again | Belfast News
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Summary
A chilling audio tape from William McGrath, the notorious “Beast of Kincora” and founder of loyalist paramilitary group Tara, has resurfaced after half a century. Recorded before his 1981 conviction for abusing boys at Kincora Boys’ Home, the tape reveals his unhinged blend of evangelical zeal and mythic extremism — offering a disturbing window into the mind of a man who wielded power in both religious and paramilitary circles. Obtained by Belfast Telegraph’s Sam McBride, the recording not only exposes McGrath’s ideology but also deepens our understanding of how such a figure could gain influence while committing heinous crimes — a haunting echo of duality that lingers decades later. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/beast-of-kincora-william-mcgrath-manifesto-cassette-emerges-after-55-years/a/161593515.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/03bd240d1f52fb08 Report issues to [email protected].