Shameful murder of Jean McConville haunts IRA as Disney films new series

As victim’s family objects to TV drama, Suzanne Breen reflects on one of the Troubles’ most infamous killings

Murdered Belfast mum Jean McConville with three of her children before she vanished in 1972

Suzanne Breen

OF all those killed during the Troubles, there is one victim whose story just won’t go away. Time and time again, the ghost of Jean McConville returns to haunt the IRA.

The abduction, murder and secret burial of the mother of 10 is one of the most shameful acts of our conflict.