UK - William Pat McCormick, 55, murdered, Comber, 30 May 2019 *arrests*

[HayLouise]

“Today I would also like to make an appeal for people to look out for Pat’s distinctive mobile phone flip cover – black with red stripes. I’ve released an image of an identical cover. His iPhone SE still remains unaccounted for too. It could be broken, smashed or in pieces.

“And I would like to trace the movements of a blue Ford Transit van which was travelling on the Old Ballygowan Road in Comber at around 2pm on Friday 31stMay.

“I’ve carried out a number of land and water searches and detectives continue to examine hundreds of hours of CCTV footage. This has all been extremely helpful as well as the significant amount of information I’ve received during my investigation. I would like to echo Pat’s family’s thanks to the community for their help – the information you are providing really is making a difference.”

[27/06/19] Detectives investigating the murder of 55 year old William (Pat) McCormick make further appeal

 

[HayLouise]

REWARD of up to £10k offered for info on the disappearance of William “Pat” McCormick from #CountyDown, now being treated as murder:

http://bit.ly/2FFB5NT

Know something? Tell us, 100% anonymously – GUARANTEED. No one will ever know you spoke to us. 0800 555 111, any time.

Crimestoppers on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder of Co Down dad

 

[HayLouise]

5 July 2019:


Pat McCormick Comber murder detectives make two arrests

Now, a 20-year-old man and another male, aged 32, have been arrested in Moneyreagh and Ballygowan respectively.

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder of Co Down dad

 

[HayLouise]

6 July 2019:


Pat McCormick murder probe: Two men released

Two men arrested on suspicion of murdering a Co Down dad of four have been released without charge

Detectives from the PSNI's major investigation team detained a 20-year-old man in Moneyreagh and a 32-year-old man in Ballygowan on Friday.

They were later released on bail pending further police inquiries.

Pat McCormick murder probe: Two men released

 

[HayLouise]

9 July 2019:

Pat McCormick murder probe police release images of suspect van

Police Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery, who is leading the investigation, said: " I would still like to trace the movements of a blue Ford Transit van registration number JLZ1672 and I would appeal to motorists and pedestrians to think back to the following specific dates and times:

- On May 30 at approximately 23.30 heading country bound on the Killinchy Road. Did you see this distinctive van with the silver front wings? Where did it go?

- On May 31st at around 08.15 in the rear car park of Supervalu . Did you see the van parked up here? Did you see the driver? Did you see anyone at the van or any activity at the van? Later on at around 10.15 did you see it on the Killinchy Road heading in the direction of Lisbane. Did you see where it went? I need to ascertain where this van went.

- And later that day at around 14:00 did you see it travelling on the Old Ballygowan Road in Comber? Again, I need to know where this van went."

PSNI release images of suspect van as part of murder probe

 

[roche.analisa]

I find it hopeful they have this info.

 

[Mind your biscuits]

So they looking for just the van? Why blurr the faces?
That is a pretty distinctive paint job, someone must have seen it. Moo
Well, now I think about it, LE probably know all about the van, just not where it went out of range of the cctv. If it was driven on rural lanes it could be anywhere. Barn, lake etc.

I wonder how far it is to the Irish sea? Many bodies going into the sea end up washing ashore on the North Wales coast months later. Looking at the map though, its quite far away and cctv would have picked them up along the route. Moo

 

[HayLouise]

I'll be constantly watching out for that van now... but IMO it's not being driven on the roads anymore.

 

[HayLouise]

Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of 55 year old William (Pat) McCormick have released images today of a blue Ford Transit van they wish to trace.

Full story - [09/07/19] Detectives investigating the murder of Pat McCormick release new images



PSNI on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

PSNI‏Verified account @PoliceServiceNI

Detectives investigating the murder of 55 year old William (Pat) McCormick have recovered a body in the Ballygowan area. The identity of the man cannot be confirmed until a formal identification process has taken place. A post mortem is also being conducted.

PSNI on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

10 July 2019:

Following the discovery, Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery, who is leading the investigation, said: “I can confirm that a man’s body has been found in the Ballygowan area.

"I am unable to confirm the identity of the man until a formal identification process has taken place. A post mortem is also being conducted.”

Body found in search for 'murder victim'

 

[HayLouise]

10 July 2019:

KILL PROBE
Police investigating murder of missing William ‘Pat’ McCormick recover body from lake in Ballygowan, Co Down

COPS probing the suspected murder of missing William ‘Pat’ McCormick have found a body during the search of a Co Down lake.

One line of inquiry is that his body may have been ferried to the Ballygowan area and sank into a small lake.

Police investigating murder of William 'Pat' McCormick recover body in Down


(The Sun is the first to mention the Lake...)

 

[HayLouise]

10 July 2019:

Pat McCormick murder: Man's body found in Ballygowan

Detectives investigating the murder of Pat McCormick have found a man's body in Ballygowan in County Down.

Police said the identity of the man cannot be confirmed until a formal identification process has taken place.

The 55-year-old father of four was last seen on Castle Street in Comber in County Down at about 22:30 BST on 30 May, driving his black car.

Body found in search for murdered Pat McCormick

 

[HayLouise]

10 July 2019:

Body found in search for Pat McCormick

Lead investigator DCI Pete Montgomery said: “I can confirm that a man’s body has been found in the Ballygowan area.

Body found in search for Pat McCormick

 

[HayLouise]

10 July 2019:

Body found in Pat McCormick murder probe

Detective Chief Inspector Peter Montgomery said the identity of the man cannot be confirmed until a formal identification process has taken place.

A post mortem will also be conducted on the body.

Body found in Pat McCormick murder probe - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

 

[HayLouise]

10 July 2019:

Body found in search for missing Pat McCormick

 

[Legally Bland]

RIP Pat.
_____________

Jane Loughrey‏Verified account @Jane_utv 19s19 seconds ago
BREAKING: Detective Chief Inspector confirms body found in lake in Ballygowan is that of father of four Pat McCormick ⁦@UTVNews⁩

Jane Loughrey on Twitter

 

[Legally Bland]

Police statement video at link.

Information leading to Pat's body came from Crimestoppers.

So far conducted 38 searches and spoken to 235 witnesses.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=644418306061460

 

[HayLouise]

Rest in Peace