Jimmy Nesbitt (police officer)
James Nesbitt MBE (29 September 1934 – 27 August 2014) was a Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) Detective Chief Inspector who was best known for having headed the Murder Squad team investigating the notorious Shankill Butchers' killings in the mid-1970s. Working from the C Division headquarters at Tennent Street off Shankill Road, Belfast, he eventually caught most of the "Butchers" which led to their convictions. Having received a total of 67 commendations throughout his career, this is the highest number for any policeman in the history of the United Kingdom. In 1980, he was given the MBE "in recognition of his courage and success in combating terrorism".
Jimmy Nesbitt | |
|---|---|
Taken close to Tennent Street station after Nesbitt's retirement | |
| Born | James Nesbitt 29 September 1934 Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK |
| Died | 27 August 2014 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Royal Ulster Constabulary Detective Chief Inspector |
| Known for | Headed the investigation into the Shankill Butchers' killings |
| Spouse | Marion Wilson |
| Parent(s) | James and Ellen Nesbitt |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.