Gardaí have today renewed an appeal for information on the murder of Dungannon bookmaker Dessie Fox who was killed 20 years ago today.
Mr Fox (47) was travelling to a race meeting at the Curragh when he was robbed by at least two men and shot dead at Healy's Bridge in Prosperous, Co Kildare, on September 30th, 1990.
Mr Fox was seen coming out of Connolly’s Newsagents shop in Prosperous at about 1.20pm on the day he was killed. Shortly afterward, he got back into his car, and a red Toyota Carina believed to be bearing the registration 90 G 2506 was seen following him.
The occupants of the Carina opened fire on Mr Fox’s car, causing damage near to the right rear indicator and the front left tyre.
Mr Fox attempted to reverse away, but his car ran off the road and was forced to stop. The raiders then caught up and, as they approached, fired one shot from a handgun through the open passenger door. The bullet entered the deceased’s left leg, passing through his right leg and lodging in the door. The victim died at the scene.
The raiders then stole a black leather briefcase containing a large quantity of cash, canvas money bag, billheads with names, car phone and car keys.
Crimestoppers has called on individuals with information regarding the shooting of Mr Fox to contact them in confidence on 1800 25 00 25.