Robbie Lawlor, the infamous hitman, had a unique trick up his sleeve to evade the Gardaí – he would dress up as a woman. Yep, you read that right. Lawlor would stroll around Coolock, North Dublin, decked out in a frock, makeup, and bling to throw people off his scent. A sneaky Garda source spilled the beans, revealing that Lawlor had a knack for disguises both on and off duty. His family and pals would joke about his love for cross-dressing, dubbing him “Roberta” for kicks. But Lawlor, who lacked a sense of humor, didn’t find it amusing in the slightest.
Lawlor, who met his demise five years ago in Ardoyne, North Belfast, was no stranger to violence, having allegedly taken the lives of at least 12 individuals. His most notorious act was the brutal murder of 17-year-old Keane Mulready-Woods from Drogheda. Lawlor orchestrated the teen’s abduction and personally carried out the heinous act in a house in Drogheda. The aftermath was chilling – Keane’s body was dismembered, with body parts callously dumped in various locations across Dublin. The community was left reeling from the sheer horror of the crime, sparking widespread outrage and grief.
The gruesome incident stemmed from the Drogheda drugs feud, where Lawlor aligned himself with a local gang against a rival Traveller gang to control the drug trade in the area. Seeking revenge for his brother-in-law’s murder, Lawlor blamed the Travellers, particularly his nemesis Cornelius Price, for the killing. However, the ruthless murder of Mulready-Woods proved to be a step too far, leading to Lawlor’s own demise at the hands of the same gang he once sided with. The two brothers leading the rival gang were forced to flee Drogheda due to death threats, with one rumored to be in Dubai and the other shuttling between Turkey and Thailand.
Despite his violent reputation, Lawlor’s penchant for disguises, including dressing in drag, added a bizarre twist to his persona. The Garda source reflected on Lawlor’s demise, noting that Coolock had become a safer place since his departure. It’s almost comical to think that a hardened criminal like Lawlor resorted to dressing up as a woman to evade capture. The irony is not lost on those familiar with his nefarious deeds.
