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I didn't know what killer was capable of, says Nadine Lott's dad who hopes show on murder will help others spot signs

I didn't know what killer was capable of, says Nadine Lott's dad who hopes show on murder will help others spot signs

The Irish Sun2 days ago
THE dad of murder victim Nadine Lott hopes a new TV show on his daughter's murder will help other young women.
David Lott made the claim as the Last Night Out programme will be screened for a second time on
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Nadine Lott was killed at her home in Arklow, Co Wicklow, on December 13, 2019
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Daniel Murtagh was jailed for life for Nadine's brutal murder
The show, which also aired last Wednesday, tells the story of
Nadine, 30, was
Murtagh - who has never shown any remorse for the murder - was later
It is the first time a major documentary has been made on Nadine's murder.
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Although Nadine had never reported any incidents of domestic abuse during her relationship, Murtagh became jealous of her after she moved on and had created a successful life for herself.
David said: "The programme is a fitting tribute to Nadine and shows the wonderful legacy that she left behind.
"We know that thousands of people watched the first one and it's great to see it being shown again.
"None of us knew what Murtagh was capable of but if there are young women out there who see similarities in his behaviour and men they are with then they should think twice about their future.
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"The only person Murtagh cared about was himself and when he knew that Nadine was better off without him he took her life.
"Nadine was such a special person and we've no doubt that the programme can help other young women.
'GREAT FEEDBACK'
"We already have great feedback and we know that it will make people think. If men are behaving like Murtagh then their partners are better off without them."
The hour-long show features contributions from Nadine's mum Claire, sister Phoebe and her friends.
The show is on Sky channel 156.
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Nadine's dad hopes a new TV show on her murder will help other young women
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