Episode
The Reavey Family Murders
- Podcast
- The Troubles Podcast
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- Nov 11, 2025
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- 4117
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Summary
Sunday, January 4th, 1976. Reavey brothers, Brian, Anthony and John are alone in the house eating biscuits and watching TV. Suddenly, he men saw the barrels of automatic machine guns appear in the window above the front door of the house. At that moment, the door burst open and three armed men came through the door, unleashing a barrage of machine gun fire at the young men inside. This episode tells the story of brothers who were shot and killed in their home. We’ll explore the investigation into their murders, the secret ties between loyalist militants and some police and soldiers, and the campaign of harassment their family faced for decades afterward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices