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5 unusual facts about Quinn brothers' killings


Quinn brothers' killings

The killings took place at the height of the stand-off over the Orange Order march at Drumcree, which created a tense atmosphere in various towns across Northern Ireland.

Reaction from America was also noted as United States President Bill Clinton extended the condolences of the American people to the Quinn family.

The then Chelsea F.C. chairman, Ken Bates, offered a £100,000 reward for information leading to a conviction for the attackers.

Jason, Richard and Mark Quinn were three brothers killed by the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) in a firebomb attack on their home in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland on 12 July 1998, towards the end of the three-decade period known as "The Troubles".

New York mayor Rudy Giuliani extended sympathy to the family from the city of New York.



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