Convicted Murderer James Meehan Escapes Prison Supervision for Second Time

James Meehan, serving a life sentence for a 2007 murder, failed to return to HMP Magilligan after day release, prompting a police appeal for information.

James Meehan, 55, was convicted in 2009 for the 2007 murder of Jim McFadden in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
Meehan failed to return to HMP Magilligan on Monday after being granted temporary day release from the prison.
This marks the second time Meehan has gone on the run; in 2022, he crossed into the Republic of Ireland during a similar leave and was later extradited back to Northern Ireland.
Police have issued a public appeal, urging anyone with information on Meehan’s whereabouts to contact authorities and warning the public not to approach him directly.
Authorities have also called on Meehan to surrender himself as the search for him continues.