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'Beast of all sex beasts' who threatened...

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The self-confessed ‘beast of all sex beasts’ who threatened to kidnap, rape, torture, and murder young women and girls has walked free from prison.

Liam Finlay sent long letters to garda stations, a secondary school, and a third level college detailing his grotesque plan.

However, he was caught by gardai using handwriting investigation tools and by tracing the stamps he used on the letters.

Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Finlay and his risk of reoffending.


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