Malcolm Macarthur
Malcolm Macarthur is a notorious figure in Irish criminal history, infamous for his involvement in a double murder in 1982 that shocked the nation and led to a political scandal known as 'GUBU' (grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, and unprecedented). A man of aristocratic descent, Macarthur's case drew significant media attention due to the bizarre circumstances surrounding his arrest, including his refuge in the home of the Attorney General, a friend. After serving his time, Macarthur was spotted by author Mark O’Connell in Dublin, prompting reflections on the intersection of fiction and reality.
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In the process of planning a heist in 1982, Malcolm Macarthur murdered two people: a nurse, Bridie Gargan; and a farmer, Donal Dunne.
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Malcolm Macarthur was involved in a double murder that caused a political scandal in Ireland.
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