On 1 October 2024, Sky Crime presents a new episode of How I Caught the Killer, looking into the tragic murder of 18-year-old Niall Dorr in Dundalk, Ireland, at the hands of 38-year-old father-of-three Douglas Ward. The episode explores the brutal events of 13 October 2010, when Ward savagely beat Dorr, who was attempting to break up a row.
The episode details how Ward repeatedly punched and kicked Dorr in the head, continuing his assault even after Dorr became unresponsive. In a disturbing turn, Ward then dragged Dorr’s limp body for 30 yards and threw him under a car before nonchalantly going to buy more drinks from an off-licence.
DNA evidence played a crucial role in implicating Ward, who was charged with murder. However, the episode also examines the outrage expressed by Dorr’s parents following the Court of Appeal’s decision to reduce Ward’s prison sentence. Their demands for changes to bail rules and longer sentences for violent offenders reflect the ongoing quest for justice and accountability.
How I Caught the Killer: A Cold-Hearted Killing – Douglas Ward airs on Sky Crime on Tuesday, 1 October 2024, at 9:00 pm.
