And crime passionel/murder is hardly a 'civil matter'!!
I don't normally respond to just Guest, but what on EARTH does this mean?

"SORCHA (inside connections) and I know how to "do it""
Double quote added by me. SORCHA is my name...not some acronym for a weirdness.

Regarding illegal immigrants, even political prisoners have rights. (I know, not as many as they used to have...read Patriot and Homeland Security) but if he is IRA/political he may have some difficulties contacting 'home'.

Indeed, have him contact the Embassy or Consualte.
Please, this is interesting. Do let us know more.