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For friends and family, Michael Dwyer was a ‘really nice guy’ who never uttered ‘a political opinion’ in his life. But his work in the security industry here ultimately led to his fateful trip to Bolivia

MICHAEL DWYER was a child of his time and place. Born into a generation that grew up in an era of plenty, his path through life seemed pleasantly ordinary and effortless.