Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
Providing information to victims, survivors and their families about Troubles/Conflict-related deaths and serious injury and promoting reconciliation.
From 1 May 2024, we have the power to investigate deaths and serious injuries related to the Troubles/Conflict between 1 January 1966 and 10 April 1998. You can find out more about how we conduct our investigations on our Our Investigations page. From 1 May, you can also contact the Commission about an investigation using our Contact Us page.
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The ICRIR (the Commission) is investigating the deaths of Ellen and James Sefton who were killed when a booby trap device exploded under their car in June 1990. James was a 65-year-old retired police officer. His wife Ellen was 66. They had two children, a son and a daughter. The Sefton family has approached the Commission in the hope that someone may come forward with information about what happened to Ellen and James.
Published on February 25, 2026
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