From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gary Finlay
Gary Finlay
Gary Finlay is a British subject, born about 1962. He was The story was featured in the UK National newspa-
arrested on 25 February 2009 [1] by British Police as a sus- pers[8][9][10] and was also carried by international news
pect in the murder of Graham McKenna in Wirral, United agencies.[11][12]
Kingdom on 10 January 2009.[1]
References
Murder of Graham McKenna [1] "Gary Finlay - news". Wikio.co.uk. 2009-02-13.
Gary was related to the victim. Gary’s ex-wife is a sister of http://www.wikio.co.uk/news/Gary+Finlay.
Graham McKenna’s widow. Gary is also suspected of stab- Retrieved 2009-02-20.
McKenna,
bing Graham’s son, Michael McKenna age 14, a pupil at [2] "Murder inquiry after dad knifed to death".
Ridgeway school in Prenton. Both victims were attacked Liverpool Echo.co.uk.
shortly after leaving their home to go to watch a foot- http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/
ball match at Goodison Park, the home of Everton Foot- local-news/2009/01/11/murder-inquiry-after-dad-
ball club. Father & son were season ticket holders. knifed-to-death-100252-22669333/. Retrieved
Graham McKenna was a former soldier, having served 2009-02-20.
22 years with the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment. He was still [3] Luke Traynor. "Appeal to Gary Finlay over Graham
involved with the military, holding the rank of Corporal. McKenna killing". Liverpool Echo.co.uk.
He had taught Territorial Army recruits at 42 Brigade’s http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/
Regional Training Centre at Altcar, Formby, on the morn- local-news/2009/01/13/appeal-to-gary-finlay-
ing of his death. Mr McKenna and his son were walking over-graham-mckenna-killing-100252-22681097/.
Claughton,
towards a bus stop on Upton Road, Claughton when fin- Retrieved 2009-02-20.
lay ambushed them. They were repeatedly shanked in [4] "Murder inquiry after dad knifed to death".
the abdomen but managed to stagger to nearby Speed- Liverpool Echo.co.uk.
well Road. Both were taken to Arrowe Park hospital http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/
where Mr McKenna died. Despite multiple stab wounds local-news/2009/01/11/murder-inquiry-after-dad-
Michael survived. Police have not yet released details of knifed-to-death-100252-22669333/2/. Retrieved
the conversation which took place during the incident, 2009-02-20.
but there seems to be little doubt as to the identity of the [5] "Murder of Graham McKenna". Crimestoppers-
attacker.[2] uk.org. 2009-01-10. http://www.crimestoppers-
uk.org/wanted/index.asp?aID=39315. Retrieved
Manhunt [6]
2009-02-20.
"England | Merseyside | Widow’s appeal over stab
Finlay is one of ten children. His older brother, Paul, has murder". BBC News. 2009-02-12.
appealed for Gary to give himself up to police.[3] http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/
Finlay has been described as a white, 5 ft 8in tall, 7885919.stm. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
stocky build, with blue eyes. He is balding and was last [7] "Graham McKenna: Wife Of Murdered Liverpool
seen wearing a black and dark grey padded jacket. He has Man Pleads For Information About His Killer At
links to the Prenton area and also to the South West of Press Conference - Sky News Video Player".
England. News.sky.com. 2009-02-12. http://news.sky.com/
Members of the public have been advised that they skynews/Home/video/Graham-McKenna-Wife-Of-
should not approach him, as he is considered to be dan- Murdered-Liverpool-Man-Pleads-For-Information-
gerous, and that if anyone does see him they should re- About-His-Killer-At-Press-Conference/Video/
port the sighting to their nearest police station. [4] 200902215221870?lpos=Latest+Video_10&lid=VIDEO_1797252_McK
The hunt for Finlay received massive publicity on Retrieved 2009-02-20.
Thursday 12 February 2009, after an emotional and mov- [8] "UK News :: Widow issues tearful murder appeal".
ing appeal for information made by McKenna’s widow Daily Express. 2009-02-12.
was repeatedly broadcast on BBC Radio 5. http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/84536.
Gary Finlay appeared on UK’s "most wanted list"[5] Retrieved 2009-02-20.
and on UK TV news.[6][7] [9] Ashford, Ben (2009-02-13). "Widow’s tears for
stabbed dad-of-two Graham McKenna | The Sun
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Widow issues tearful murder appeal". Daily Star.
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[11] "Murder victim widow’s plea". Video News Live. Date of birth
2009-02-13. http://www.videonewslive.com/view/
Place of birth
305122/murder_victim_widows_plea. Retrieved
2009-02-20. Date of death
[12] "Widow’s appeal over stab murder - News - Virgin Place of death
Media". Latestnews.virginmedia.com.
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