“As he learns, the murders were a cover up for the diamond robbery that took place that night.”

“It's hard to imagine a robbery in broad daylight on a middle-class street like this, right?”

“He described a situation where he carried out a home robbery despite a whole range of unexpected events.”

“He explained that by the time the police reinforcement arrived, a team had entered the building and confronted the robber.”

“The last robber was unusual in that he wore a straw hat and farmer's coveralls.”

“The robber is described as about 5ft 7ins tall, in his late teens or early 20s, of slim build and with possibly streaked hair.”

“Smith was charged with three kidnappings, three robberies and three firearms offences relating to alleged incidents on the day.”

“Those guns would have been destined to be used in murders, robberies or kidnappings.”

“He pleaded guilty to three robberies, kidnap and one offence of aggravated burglary.”

“In at least two of the raids, the robbers fled in cars stolen in Dublin the previous night.”

“In 1976 he was awarded the Scott Medal for bravery after tackling two armed robbers following a raid on a post office.”

“Rather than give up his explosives, the bomber detonated them, killing himself and the two robbers.”