LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Escaped prisoner commits suicide

Genre

News report; Press conference; Special

TX Date

22 Mar 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:44

Description

Report on end of the police siege of escaped prisoner, murderer James Baigrie, as he committed suicide with a shotgun to the head in the back of a van parked in Philbeach Gardens, Earls Court, London. Includes actuality of shooting and press conference with Commander John Perrett. Male reporter not identified (poss. Peter Kimber).

Contributors

Peter Kimber?; John Perrett

Keywords

Suicide; London; Police; Murderers; Earls Court; Sieges; Prisoners; Guns; Firearms; Escapes; James Baigrie

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