GUILTY Wales - Gerald Corrigan, 74, killed with crossbow bolt, Holyhead, 19 April 2019

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A man who was shot with a crossbow bolt as he adjusted his satellite dish on Good Friday has died, North Wales police have said. Gerald Corrigan, 74, was struck at his home in Holyhead in Anglesey. The bolt travelled through a significant part of his upper body, narrowly missing his heart and then passing through his right arm. Police said Corrigan died on 11 May “as a result of the horrendous injuries he sustained after being shot”.

His family issued a statement after what they called a “shocking incident”, saying they could not think of anyone who may have wanted to harm him.

The force said it is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police have previously said one line of inquiry is that Corrigan may have been accidentally shot by a lamper – a rogue night-time hunter who uses bright lights to target animals.

Man, 74, shot with crossbow bolt in north Wales dies

 

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Pensioner Gerald Corrigan shot with a crossbow dies of 'horrendous injuries'

Pensioner shot with a crossbow dies of 'horrendous injuries'

"After being shot, Mr Corrigan had managed to stagger inside the property before an ambulance was called - he was then rushed to hospital in Bangor before being taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent."

"Mr Corrigan worked as a lecturer in photography and video in Lancashire prior to retiring to Anglesey more than 20 years ago. He had a keen interest in nature.

Anyone with information relating to the investigation is asked to contact detectives at Llangefni CID on 101, via the live webchat quoting reference number X052857 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

 

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Pensioner Gerald Corrigan shot with a crossbow dies of 'horrendous injuries'

Pensioner shot with a crossbow dies of 'horrendous injuries'

"After being shot, Mr Corrigan had managed to stagger inside the property before an ambulance was called - he was then rushed to hospital in Bangor before being taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent."

"Mr Corrigan worked as a lecturer in photography and video in Lancashire prior to retiring to Anglesey more than 20 years ago. He had a keen interest in nature.

Anyone with information relating to the investigation is asked to contact detectives at Llangefni CID on 101, via the live webchat quoting reference number X052857 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Omg how horrible, his poor family. Who would do such a thing? I was on Anglesey last summer, beautiful place.

 

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Crossbow hunting is illegal in the UK. Add to that there really isn't anything to hunt on the island. It's famous for beaches, lighthouses, endangered red squirrels and as a land route to the ferry terminal.
Strange case.

 

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A murder probe has been launched after a pensioner who was shot with a crossbow bolt died weeks later from his “truly horrific injuries”.

Murder probe launched after pensioner dies from crossbow injuries

 

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Gerald Corrigan was injured outside of his home near South Stack Road in a remote part of Holyhead, Anglesey, at around 12.35am on April 19 as he adjusted his satellite dish.

It seems an odd time to adjust a dish, especially as it would be dark, I wonder if it was a burglary gone wrong.

 

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Gerald Corrigan was injured outside of his home near South Stack Road in a remote part of Holyhead, Anglesey, at around 12.35am on April 19 as he adjusted his satellite dish.

It seems an odd time to adjust a dish, especially as it would be dark, I wonder if it was a burglary gone wrong.

Yes, that is strange, I missed that it was after midnight. I wonder if his partner was home at that time or if he was home alone?

 

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The more I think about this the more I'm seeing a planned event here.
What if the satellite dish was intentionally disabled so that GC would come outside?
How good of a shot would you have to be to hit a person in the dark with a crossbow?

I think the house is down a dead end narrow lane. The killer probably walked in.

The area is quite remote but there are some other other homes nearby. There is a hotel which also has a caravan and camping site less than a mile away. As it was the Easter school holidays that place would have had quite a few visitors staying there.

Who would kill a retired professor? It sounds like an episode of Morse! Moo

 

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Starting to wonder if crossbows as a murder weapon is a new "thing"?
In Toronto there has been several incidents in recent years where a crossbow has been used to kill, or nearly kill people.
The most recent was the most bizarre, perhaps even stranger than getting shot by one after midnight, whilst the victim adjusted his satellite dish!
There is cctv in this one. imo.fwiw.
Canada - Suspect posing as delivery man shot woman with crossbow, Toronto (Mississauga), Nov. 2018

 

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Starting to wonder if crossbows as a murder weapon is a new "thing"?
In Toronto there has been several incidents in recent years where a crossbow has been used to kill, or nearly kill people.
The most recent was the most bizarre, perhaps even stranger than getting shot by one after midnight, whilst the victim adjusted his satellite dish!
There is cctv in this one. imo.fwiw.
Canada - Suspect posing as delivery man shot woman with crossbow, Toronto (Mississauga), Nov. 2018

Omg that is awful, that poor woman! I do think the thief and the crossbow guy look like one and the same person. Moo

 

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...that is horrible, poor woman, I hope they catch the perp in that case, well done Dotr for putting the two cases together, it could be coincidence but I don't think so.

 

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...that is horrible, poor woman, I hope they catch the perp in that case, well done Dotr for putting the two cases together, it could be coincidence but I don't think so.

Meanwhile.. very recent and also strange..
Ws thread.
DE - Three dead in Bavarian hotel crossbow murder mystery

 

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It is interesting to note that in the Metro they show a picture of the dish, I'd assume it was on a roof or much higher but I guess given the remoteness of some places the dish can be positioned quite low to the ground.

I came across this article from 2004 about Lamping, perhaps given the position Gerald was in when adjusting his dish, was he indeed mistaken for another animal. Last paragraph is quite telling.

 

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May 13 2019
Crossbow death 'largest' murder hunt
"Police said someone on the island probably held the key to why and how Mr Corrigan was killed.

"I do believe the answer is out there amongst the public, and I would appeal for anyone that has any information regarding that - no matter how insignificant - to come forward," said Det Ch Insp Brian Kearney, who is leading the investigation.

Asked whether Mr Corrigan had been deliberately targeted, the detective said: "We continue to keep an open mind regarding the full circumstances, and until we know and establish the full facts - I am unable to say."
The victim had been a photography and video lecturer in Lancashire before retiring to the island about 20 years ago."

"North Wales Police said it had been speaking to crossbow specialists, manufacturers and retailers as part of the inquiry, in an attempt to track down the weapon used."

 

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May 13 2019
Crossbow death 'largest' murder hunt
"Police said someone on the island probably held the key to why and how Mr Corrigan was killed.

"I do believe the answer is out there amongst the public, and I would appeal for anyone that has any information regarding that - no matter how insignificant - to come forward," said Det Ch Insp Brian Kearney, who is leading the investigation.

Asked whether Mr Corrigan had been deliberately targeted, the detective said: "We continue to keep an open mind regarding the full circumstances, and until we know and establish the full facts - I am unable to say."
The victim had been a photography and video lecturer in Lancashire before retiring to the island about 20 years ago."

"North Wales Police said it had been speaking to crossbow specialists, manufacturers and retailers as part of the inquiry, in an attempt to track down the weapon used."

I looked into how practical it is to use a crossbow at night. Apparently you can buy a night vision scope that works sort of like a scope on a rifle.

 

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May 15 2019
PM says crossbow death case 'worrying'
"The prime minister has urged anyone with information about a man who was killed with a crossbow to contact the police.

Theresa May described the killing of Gerald Corrigan in Holyhead, Anglesey, as a "very worrying case".

The 74 year-old died on Saturday after suffering "horrendous injuries".

His case was raised in the House of Commons by the Ynys Mon MP Albert Owen, who said the community was in shock."
"North Wales Police said it was conducting the largest murder inquiry on Anglesey for almost two decades."
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Prime Minister urges Anglesey crossbow death witnesses to come forward
"Detective Chief Inspector Brian Kearney is leading the investigation into Mr Corrigan's death and said the force continues "to keep an open mind as to whether or not this case was a deliberate attack or otherwise".

It is the largest murder investigation to be held on Anglesey since 2001.

He said: “I would like to thank members of the public who have already come forward and I want to reiterate our appeal for anyone with information to contact the CID in Llangefni on 101 or via the live webchat https://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/live-chat-support quoting reference number X052857. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

 

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The Prime minister weighed in! Was he a former spy?

 

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Unrelated but noting..
May 18 2019
Armed cops raced to Bathgate street after reports of ‘man shot in chest with crossbow’
"Police have made an arrest after a man was allegedly shot in the chest with a crossbow in West Lothian.

Up to five armed response vehicles and a further five police cars rushed to Rendezvous Place in Bathgate, West Lothian, at around 6.20pm on Thursday following reports of a disturbance.

It is understood that a man fired a crossbow into the chest of another male, leaving him requiring hospital treatment."

"A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, police have confirmed."

 

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Checking on here to see if there are any new developments? Going to check the North Wales media.

 

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Found this
Homes raided by police in hunt for Anglesey crossbow killer