Detectives investigating the murder of Bobbie McKee are appealing for information to help locate a black holdall, which the defendant was seen carrying in the days before Mr McKee’s murder.
Robert McKee (69), was found dead in a property on the Newcastle Road in Kilkeel on the afternoon of Thursday, March 21.
His wife, who was also in the house, had sustained serious head injuries from the same incident.
Mr McKee’s 25-year-old son, Colin, was charged with his father’s murder and the attempted murder of his mother and police have assured the community that no other suspects are sought at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “As part of our enquiries, I am particularly keen to locate a black holdall. I’ve now released an image, which appears to show the defendant carry the bag onto a bus on the evening of March 17 2024.
“The bus, headed for Kilkeel, is boarded in Newry at 5.07pm. The fact that this was St Patrick’s Day may help jog memories. If you have any information that could help us to locate this holdall, please contact our officers on 101.”
Detective Chief Inspector Kelly continued: “This was a tragic case and my thoughts are with Mr McKee’s family and loved ones who have suffered terribly.”
Anyone with information should contact detectives on 101, quoting reference 739 of 21/03/24.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, with total anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
