Man charged with 70s kidnapping of British Army officer Robert Nairac
Belfast Telegraph
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
A man appeared in court earlier today in connection with the kidnap of British Army undercover intelligence agent, Robert Nairac, more than 30 years ago.
Kevin Crilly, aged 57, from Jonesborough, Co Armagh, denies two charges of kidnapping and falsely imprisoning Captain Nairac.
Capt Nairac, aged 29, originally from Gloucestershire, volunteered to stay on in Northern Ireland after his tour of duty was over.
He operated undercover adopting an Irish accent but was identified by the IRA as he sat in a bar in Dromintee, County Armagh.
It is believed he was taken outside and, after being driven across the border, was shot dead.
His body was never found.
The accused went to the US during the original police investigation and remained there for 27 years.
He was remanded on continuing bail to reappear at Newry Magistrates’ Court on October 1.
