The sectarian killer’s name lives on in infamy,

Wright was charismatic, religious, ruthless, and cold. He was feared by most but respected by some in Portadown for ‘taking the war to the IRA’.

Where did King Rat come from, how did he live his life and why did he take others’ lives?

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The Belfast Telegraph’s security correspondent Allison Morris joined Ciarán Dunbar to discuss the notorious loyalist leader.

This podcast was originally recorded and released in August 2022.

The Gunmen: Billy Wright (Part One) – the rise of 'King Rat'

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