An infamous murderer who subjected a teenage boy to torture and dismemberment in a gang-related killing left a disturbing message for the victim’s loved ones and acquaintances.
Keane Mulready-Woods became entangled in a drug conflict in Drogheda, Ireland. He was enticed to a residence on January 12, 2020, where he was subjected to torture and decapitated by suspected serial killer Robbie Lawlor. This heinous act instilled fear in the community of the port town, marking a gruesome escalation in their ongoing gang warfare.
His body parts were callously discarded from a car in a sports bag onto a footpath in Moatview, with his head, hands, and feet later discovered in a burned-out vehicle in Dublin a few days afterward. The murder of Keane triggered a series of retaliatory assaults, leading to Lawlor being fatally shot in April 2020. This 36-year-old hitman was linked to numerous high-profile killings and had a lengthy criminal record before going into hiding following Keane’s murder – possibly spurred by a disturbing video circulating on social media.
In December 2019, Lawlor was acquitted of an attempted murder charge involving the mother of his ex-partner’s new significant other. Shortly after, he was attacked outside a gym by an individual connected to one of his alleged murder victims. The incident was recorded, with one of the assailants shouting “this is just the beginning” after striking Lawlor. Lawlor’s belongings were stolen, and images emerged of his adversaries wearing his footwear.
It is believed that Keane was present during the altercation, possibly provoking Lawlor’s vengeful response. Following Keane’s demise, gruesome photos circulated on social media depicting severed limbs, accompanied by captions indicating retribution for prior actions.
Lawlor suspected Keane’s involvement in the murder of his brother-in-law, Richie Carberry, at his residence in November 2019. Authorities suspect Lawlor transitioned from merely planning a “punishment beating” for the teen to inflicting severe torture. Lawlor met his end on April 4, 2020, when he was shot point-blank in the head in the front yard of a home in Ardoyne, north Belfast, in broad daylight. Police speculate that he was set up for elimination by his rivals or that a fellow drug dealer eliminated him for self-preservation.
Subsequent to Lawlor’s demise, investigations revealed that the notorious hitman often disguised himself as a woman to evade law enforcement, strolling around northern Dublin garbed in women’s clothing and accessories. A police insider recounted how Lawlor’s penchant for cross-dressing went unnoticed for years until a chance encounter exposed his secret activities. Lawlor, notoriously lacking in humor, did not appreciate the humor associated with his alias “Roberta.” At the time of his demise, Keane was under probation following a conviction for intimidating a local mother due to her child’s drug-related debts.
In the aftermath of the brutal incident, mourners congregated