When Metro Police stopped and searched a suspicious man walking the streets of South London on September 25th, 2020 - they eventually brought him in on an intent to distribute charge, after finding marijuana in his bag. What they didn’t realize is that they failed to conduct a thorough search… as 23-year-old Louis De Zoysa was allowed to calmly enter a police custody center with an antique revolver concealed beneath his jacket, loaded with 6 bullets…

Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. 



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Written/Audio Sources: 
Gun fanatic who killed cop Matt Ratana in cold blood in cell shooting will die in jail - Mirror Online
Life sentences
Matt Ratana’s killer claims he bought antique revolver to hunt deer during lockdown
Mere (weapon) - Wikipedia
What Are The UK’s Most Dangerous Jobs? – Forbes Advisor UK
Matt Ratana: Haka tribute performed at murdered policeman's funeral | UK News
List of British police officers killed in the line of duty - Wikipedia
Met Police orders all custody sergeants to wear body armour after Sgt Matt Ratana's death in station | Daily Mail Online
Croydon police shooting: Crime scenes searched over Sgt Matt Ratana death - BBC News
High Court judge turned down bid for jurors to visit Matt Ratana murder scene | The Independent
Haka - Wikipedia
Matt Ratana death: Murder accused 'sad' that Met Officer died | The Argus
Sergeant Matt Ratana's alleged killer denies murdering Worthing rugby coach as trial date set | SussexWorld
Met officer Matt Ratana due to retire and get married months after murder at police station - Mirror Online
Iriaka Rātana - Wikipedia
Matt Ratana, a PNBHS... - Palmerston North Boys' High School | Facebook
Matiu Ratana funeral: Mourners remember officer killed in line of duty - BBC News
Murder of Matt Ratana - Wikipedia
Was he on the way to kill his abusive father? - PressReader
Matt Ratana death: Murder accused 'sad' that Met Officer died | The Argus
London Misdemeanor Defense Attorney
Man who shot dead sergeant Matt Ratana while hands were cuffed tells trial he has 'hypermobility' | Daily Mail Online
sergeant Matt Ratana who he shot dead in a police cell | Daily Mail Online
Gun-obsessed killer Louis De Zoysa is given a whole life order for the murder of Met custody LOUIS DE ZOYSA PARENTS: Who are Sgt Matiu Ratana shooting Killer’s Parents? | by Sunil Kumar | Jul, 2023 | Medium
Matiu Ratana: Colleagues pay tribute to 'inspiring' officer - BBC News
‘A giant man with a giant heart’: murdered Croydon police officer Matt Ratana | Police | The Guardian
Matt Ratana - EAST GRINSTEAD RFC EG Men 1
Prince William Meets a Furry Friend While During Tribute to Sgt Matt Ratana
Facebook
EG Colts   Promo 2020
Bodycam: British Officer Killed After Being Shot By Handcuffed Suspect In Holding Cell.
Croydon: Murder investigation launched as police officer shot dead | 5 News
Matt Ratana - East Grinstead RFC Tribute - 'Unsung Hero'
A Haka sends off Sergeant Matt Ratana after his funeral service
Facebook: Matt Ratana Funeral
Sgt Matt Ratana named Unsung Hero winner at Sports Personality of the Year 2020
Never Forgotten, Matt Ratana, Memorial Day - September 2021
Man guilty of murdering UK police sergeant Matiu Ratana - BBC News
Matt Ratana death: 'His life was taken too soon,' says partner
Matt Ratana death: How did the shooting happen and how will it be prevented in future?
Murderer Louis De Zoysa is found guilty of killing police officer Matt Ratana | 5 News
“Officers Will Have To Carry The Burden Of Guilt For Not Finding The Gun”
Whole life term for killer who shot police officer Matt Ratana

Music & Sound Effect Sources
Opening Track: “Minimal Meaning” by Marten Moses 
Closing Track: “Healing Waters” by Moments

Music & Sound Effect Sources

All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ® and SoundStripe ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.com

When Metro Police stopped and searched a suspicious man walking the streets of South London on September 25th, 2020 - they eventually brought him in on an intent to distribute charge, after finding marijuana in his bag. What they didn’t realize is that they failed to conduct a thorough search… as 23-year-old Louis De Zoysa was allowed to calmly enter a police custody center with an antique revolver concealed beneath his jacket, loaded with 6 bullets…
Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. 
 
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Written/Audio Sources: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-gun-fanatic-who-shot-30564897">Gun fanatic who killed cop Matt Ratana in cold blood in cell shooting will die in jail - Mirror Online</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/sentencing-and-the-council/types-of-sentence/life-sentences/#:~:text=There%20is%20one%20exception%2C%20which,length%20of%20the%20minimum%20term">Life sentences</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/06/23/matt-ratana-trial-louis-de-zoysa-bought-gun-hunt-animals/">Matt Ratana’s killer claims he bought antique revolver to hunt deer during lockdown</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mere_(weapon)">Mere (weapon) - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/uk/advisor/life-insurance/what-are-the-uks-most-dangerous-jobs/">What Are The UK’s Most Dangerous Jobs? – Forbes Advisor UK</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://news.sky.com/story/matt-ratana-haka-tribute-performed-at-murdered-policemans-funeral-12123510">Matt Ratana: Haka tribute performed at murdered policeman's funeral | UK News</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_British_police_officers_killed_in_the_line_of_duty">List of British police officers killed in the line of duty - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8969315/Met-Police-orders-custody-sergeants-wear-body-armour-Sgt-Matt-Ratanas-death-station.html">Met Police orders all custody sergeants to wear body armour after Sgt Matt Ratana's death in station | Daily Mail Online</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54306029">Croydon police shooting: Crime scenes searched over Sgt Matt Ratana death - BBC News</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/high-court-hmrc-london-croydon-metropolitan-police-b2363084.html">High Court judge turned down bid for jurors to visit Matt Ratana murder scene | The Independent</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haka">Haka - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23586530.matt-ratana-death-murder-accused-sad-met-officer-died/">Matt Ratana death: Murder accused 'sad' that Met Officer died | The Argus</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/sergeant-matt-ratanas-alleged-killer-denies-murdering-worthing-rugby-coach-as-trial-date-set-4124120">Sergeant Matt Ratana's alleged killer denies murdering Worthing rugby coach as trial date set | SussexWorld</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/met-officer-matt-ratana-due-30307520">Met officer Matt Ratana due to retire and get married months after murder at police station - Mirror Online</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iriaka_R%C4%81tana">Iriaka Rātana - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PalmyBoys/posts/matt-ratana-a-pnbhs-old-boy-who-is-also-a-former-top-rugby-player-had-worked-for/3856912634324864/">Matt Ratana, a PNBHS... - Palmerston North Boys' High School | Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-54799673">Matiu Ratana funeral: Mourners remember officer killed in line of duty - BBC News</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Matt_Ratana">Murder of Matt Ratana - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20230624/281569475157709">Was he on the way to kill his abusive father? - PressReader</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23586530.matt-ratana-death-murder-accused-sad-met-officer-died/">Matt Ratana death: Murder accused 'sad' that Met Officer died | The Argus</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.cessnageorge.com/london-misdemeanor-defense-attorney/">London Misdemeanor Defense Attorney</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12198969/Man-shot-dead-sergeant-Matt-Ratana-hands-cuffed-tells-trial-hypermobility.html">Man who shot dead sergeant Matt Ratana while hands were cuffed tells trial he has 'hypermobility' | Daily Mail Online</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12344335/Gun-obsessed-killer-Louis-Zoysa-given-life-order-murder-Met-custody-sergeant-Matt-Ratana-shot-dead-police-cell.html">sergeant Matt Ratana who he shot dead in a police cell | Daily Mail Online</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12344335/Gun-obsessed-killer-Louis-Zoysa-given-life-order-murder-Met-custody-sergeant-Matt-Ratana-shot-dead-police-cell.html">Gun-obsessed killer Louis De Zoysa is given a whole life order for the murder of Met custody </a><a href="https://medium.com/@bairwa.sunil97/louis-de-zoysa-parents-who-are-sgt-matiu-ratana-shooting-killers-parents-7856494a71f0">LOUIS DE ZOYSA PARENTS: Who are Sgt Matiu Ratana shooting Killer’s Parents? | by Sunil Kumar | Jul, 2023 | Medium</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-59419923">Matiu Ratana: Colleagues pay tribute to 'inspiring' officer - BBC News</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jun/23/matt-ratana-croydon-police-officer">‘A giant man with a giant heart’: murdered Croydon police officer Matt Ratana | Police | The Guardian</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.egrfc.com/teams/142068/coach/matt-ratana-1411117">Matt Ratana - EAST GRINSTEAD RFC EG Men 1</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-owVScFuSWs">Prince William Meets a Furry Friend While During Tribute to Sgt Matt Ratana</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kiwioe/videos/3743576128991828">Facebook</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNxXpUO8AdA">EG Colts   Promo 2020</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbEDZyAG-PA">Bodycam: British Officer Killed After Being Shot By Handcuffed Suspect In Holding Cell.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqBQ9nnH8U8">Croydon: Murder investigation launched as police officer shot dead | 5 News</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAThM-u4wLU">Matt Ratana - East Grinstead RFC Tribute - 'Unsung Hero'</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P6DfRJSFkU">A Haka sends off Sergeant Matt Ratana after his funeral service</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/metpoliceuk/videos/467458574229392">Facebook: Matt Ratana Funeral</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/sports-personality/55333265">Sgt Matt Ratana named Unsung Hero winner at Sports Personality of the Year 2020</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taZcVpfuik8">Never Forgotten, Matt Ratana, Memorial Day - September 2021</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn06S-FFA24">Man guilty of murdering UK police sergeant Matiu Ratana - BBC News</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKVixcUtJE8">Matt Ratana death: 'His life was taken too soon,' says partner</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l83ISI2o1s8">Matt Ratana death: How did the shooting happen and how will it be prevented in future?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eimHrVqlqmw">Murderer Louis De Zoysa is found guilty of killing police officer Matt Ratana | 5 News</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOGIPY7USfM">“Officers Will Have To Carry The Burden Of Guilt For Not Finding The Gun”</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QuNbQZIAps">Whole life term for killer who shot police officer Matt Ratana</a></li>
</ul>
Music &amp; Sound Effect Sources
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Opening Track: “Minimal Meaning” by Marten Moses </li>
<li aria-level="1">Closing Track: “Healing Waters” by Moments</li>
</ul>
Music &amp; Sound Effect Sources
All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ® and SoundStripe ®.  Individual sources are available via request at <a href="mailto:info@invisiblechoir.com">info@invisiblechoir.com</a>

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible. Independently recorded and produced by Michael Ojibway and Reach Freaks, LLC. 

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible. Independently recorded and produced by Michael Ojibway and Reach Freaks, LLC.

Invisible Choir

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible.

The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible.

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