How I Caught the Killer

Niall Dorr, a young kickboxing champion, was brutally beaten to death in Dundalk. Detectives used CCTV footage to identify the perpetrator, securing a conviction against the killer based on the visual evidence; the recordings captured the assault in detail, enabling the police to build a strong case and present it in court.

is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the true‑crime genre and follows the conventions of a documentary‑style investigation, focusing on a single, high‑profile murder case. The episode centres on the tragic death of Niall Dorr, a promising young kickboxing champion who was violently beaten to death in the town of Dundalk. The narrative recounts how the brutal attack shocked the local community and set in motion a police inquiry that hinged on the availability of closed‑circuit television footage. By analysing the recordings, detectives were able to piece together the events surrounding the assault and ultimately identify the perpetrator responsible for Dorr’s killing. The programme highlights the pivotal role that CCTV played in the investigation. Footage from nearby cameras provided crucial visual evidence, allowing investigators to track the movements of the suspect and corroborate witness statements. This technical assistance proved decisive, enabling the police to secure a conviction and bring the case to a legal conclusion. Throughout the episode, the focus remains on the factual progression from the crime scene in Dundalk to the courtroom, illustrating how modern surveillance tools can aid law‑enforcement in solving violent crimes.