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On a cold December afternoon in 1993, 35-year-old Marie Kilmartin answered a phone call that would seal her fate. She stepped out of the quiet rural home where she worked as a carer—and was never seen alive again.
Five months later, her body was discovered in a bog in County Offaly. A plastic bag had been tied tightly around her neck. The scene was brutal. The questions, even more chilling.
Who made that call? Why was Marie lured away? And how—after more than three decades—has her killer never been brought to justice?
If you have any information that could help bring closure to Marie’s loved ones, please contact Gardaí or CrimeStoppers Ireland anonymously.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/Tti2Oc2DUGA
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Marie Kilmartin
(00:55) Who Was Marie Kilmartin?
(3:17) Marie Sectioned to Psychiatric Care
(4:55) The Daycare Centre
(5:24) The Day of the Disappearance
(8:10) The Mystery Call
(11:19) Marie’s Body is Found
(13:32) Two Men are Arrested
(16:02) Trio Arrested
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In 1994, 15-year-old Arlene Arkinson vanished after a night out at a disco in Donegal. The last man seen with her? Robert Howard — a convicted child rapist with a chilling past and a trail of destruction behind him.
Despite being the prime suspect, he walked free. Her body was never found. And justice? It was never delivered.
This is the disturbing story of a teenager’s disappearance, a predator hiding in plain sight, and a justice system that failed to stop him before he killed again.
🔍 Did Robert Howard murder Arlene Arkinson? Why was he never convicted? And why—after all these years—is her body still missing?
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/ffD5LLKd_sc
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Arlene Arkinson
(0:44) Who Was Arlene Arkinson?
(02:21) The Day of the Vanishing
(6:42) Robert Howard
(10:01) Howard Moves to Castlederg
(14:03) Howard Arrested for Arlene’s Murder
(19:28) Howard Kills Again
(22:08) Howard Tried for Arlene Murder
(24:01) Robert Howard Dies
(24:29) Arlene Arkinson Inquest
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On a warm June night in 1996, 20-year-old law student Janet Murgatroyd went out celebrating the end of her university exams with friends in Preston, Lancashire.
Hours later she vanished during her walk home.
CCTV captured Janet's final known movements through Preston's streets. Witnesses later reported seeing a man in a white shirt arguing with a woman matching her description near Penwortham Bridge.
The following day, Janet's battered body was discovered in the River Ribble.
What followed was one of Lancashire's most complex and controversial murder investigations. Detectives interviewed over 1,000 people, pursued countless leads, released CCTV appeals and even secured a conviction. Yet years later that conviction was overturned, leaving one haunting question:
Who killed Janet Murgatroyd?
In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we examine the evidence, witness sightings, confessions, suspects and unanswered questions surrounding a case that remains unsolved nearly three decades later.
If you have any thoughts on the case, please share them respectfully in the comments below.
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Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/TxB7dJIvgKI
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Janet Murgatroyd
(0:50) Who Was Janet Murgatroyd?
(01:53) The Day of the Murder
(3:43) Drinking with Fiona
(4:38) The Walk Home
(7:25) The Muffled Wail
(9:25) Murder Investigation Launched
(10:43) Post Mortem
(18:26) Killer Profile Produced
(21:47) Andrew Greenwood Charged
(34:04) Greenwood is Acquitted
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In December 1991, 29-year-old mother and Mountjoy Prison officer Patricia Doherty left her home in Tallaght for some last-minute Christmas shopping — and was never seen alive again. Months later, her body was discovered in a remote bog in the Dublin Mountains. Her killer has never been found.
This chilling case, now part of Ireland’s infamous Vanishing Triangle, remains a haunting mystery. Join us as we uncover the facts, follow the timeline, and examine the search for justice that still continues over three decades later.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/892qDAczkpM
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Patricia Doherty
(0:59) Patricia Doherty is Reported Missing
(05:44) The Investigation Begins
(6:58) The Criminal Witness
(8:15) Patricia’s Body is Found
(10:24) The Post Mortem
(12:08) The Antoinette Smith Link
(12:48) Serial Killer Link
(13:50) Graham Dwyer
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In 1988, the shocking disappearance and murder of Inga Maria Hauser, a young German tourist hitchhiking through Northern Ireland, sent ripples of fear across the country.
Her body was discovered two weeks later in a remote forest, sparking one of the largest and most intense police investigations in Northern Ireland’s history.
Despite decades of investigation, Inga’s killer remains unknown, making this one of Ireland’s most haunting unsolved murder cases.
In this gripping true crime documentary, we explore the chilling timeline of Inga Maria Hauser’s disappearance, the harrowing discovery of her body, and the relentless police efforts to bring justice. We delve into theories, key evidence, and the latest developments that keep this cold case alive in the public consciousness.
If you’re fascinated by unsolved murders, missing persons cases, and cold case investigations, subscribe to Crimes That Haunt Us and hit the notification bell for more in-depth documentaries covering the darkest and most perplexing true crime stories.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/eamyjdyhe1U
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Inga Maria Hauser
(0:54) Who Was Inga Maria Hauser?
(01:28) Inga Travels to Dublin
(3:03) Inga Goes to Scotland
(4:13) Inga Goes to Northern Ireland
(4:37) Inga Vanishes
(5:56) Inga’s Body is Found
(7:32) The Post Mortem
(11:32) Partial DNA Sample Extracted
(15:50) The Suspect Lives in a Village
(18:46) Suspects Arrested
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In the summer of 1987, Antoinette Smith vanished into the night after a concert in Dublin. Months later, her lifeless body was found in a remote stretch of the Wicklow Mountains — posed, discarded, and left to the elements.
Her killer has never been caught. In this gripping true crime documentary, we trace the final hours of her life, the eerie discovery that stunned investigators, and the cold trail that still refuses to warm. Someone out there knows the truth — could they finally be ready to speak?
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/Sl-XIMK-vQQ
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Antoinette Smith
(0:55) Who Was Antoinette Smith?
(2:00) David Bowie in Slane
(4:22) Antoinette is Last Seen
(4:56) Investigation Launched
(5:31) Antoinette’s Body is Found
(8:10) A Chilling Witness Account
(10:36) The Mountain Men Sightings
(12:35) Police Appeal for Missing Shoe
(15:10) A Chilling Revelation
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In January 1987, the body of 20-year-old Ann Ballantine was pulled from the freezing Union Canal in Edinburgh.
She had been raped, bound, strangled, wrapped in an old carpet, and stored for months before being dumped — yet her murder remains unsolved nearly 40 years later.
In this deep dive we cover:
• Ann’s life as a kind-hearted charity volunteer
• The disturbing timeline and forensics of the crime
• Her family’s belief they know the killer
• True crime author Chris Clark’s theory linking the case to convicted killer John Taylor (The Beast of Bramley) — the man behind the murder of Leanne Tiernan
A tragic Scottish cold case filled with unanswered questions, body storage parallels, and conflicting suspect theories.
Justice for Ann 💔
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/gVRPikuNvVM
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Ann Ballantine
(0:49) Who Was Ann Ballantine?
(02:19) The Boyfriend Joe Burden
(3:58) Ann’s Last Sighting
(5:21) The Investigation Begins
(7:01) Ann’s Body is Found
(8:54) The Post Mortem
(16:15) The John Taylor Link
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In July 1998, 18-year-old Deirdre Jacob vanished without a trace just yards from her family home in Newbridge, County Kildare.
Despite massive searches and relentless investigations, her disappearance remains one of Ireland’s darkest unsolved mysteries.
This documentary digs deep into Deirdre’s final moments, the suspects who haunted the case for years, and the devastating impact on her family and community.
With exclusive insights and chilling evidence, we explore the haunting possibility that Deirdre fell prey to the infamous serial predator Larry Murphy.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/-1x2BuC16ZI
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Deirdre Jacob
(0:59) Who Was Deirdre Jacob?
(02:05) Day of the Vanishing
(2:50) Searches Begin
(6:29) The Hoax Sightings
(13:39) The Definitive Theory
(14:33) Larry Murphy
(21:52) Larry Murphy is the Prime Suspect
(23:40) Upgraded to Murder
(26:07) No Charges Brought
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In February 1998, 19-year-old Fiona Sinnott disappeared without a trace after a night out in Ballyhitt, County Wexford. What began as a missing person case quickly turned into one of Ireland’s most disturbing unsolved mysteries, marked by allegations of domestic abuse, manipulation, and a timeline full of contradictions.
In this gripping true crime documentary, we uncover the final hours of Fiona’s life, explore the actions of those closest to her, and examine the chilling details that still haunt investigators and her family.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/k5cyXlVPAmo
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Fiona Sinnott
(00:55) Who Was Fiona Sinnott?
(5:40) The Night Fiona Vanishes
(9:05) Fiona is Reported Missing
(10:22) Sean Carroll
(12:01) The Clean Up
(14:40) The English Trucker
(17:04) The Only Suspect
(19:52) Murder Investigation Launched
(23:10) The Suspect is Hiding Abroad
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On the night of February 13, 1997, 17-year-old Ciara Breen disappeared from her family home in Dundalk, County Louth, in what became one of Ireland’s most chilling cold cases. Slipping out while her mother slept, Ciara was never seen again after a secret late-night meeting that changed everything.
For over two decades, the mystery surrounding Ciara’s disappearance has gripped Ireland. A key suspect — a significantly older man with a disturbing obsession — was repeatedly linked to her vanishing, yet no arrests were made, and justice remains elusive. Despite alleged confessions, unconfirmed sightings, and exhaustive police searches, Ciara’s fate remains unknown.
Was Ciara the victim of a predator that night? Was she silenced to keep a dark secret hidden? Or is there a more sinister truth buried beneath the surface?
Discover the haunting details, the eerie clues, and the unanswered questions that continue to torment Ciara Breen’s family and the community of Dundalk.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/vdnJJI85iJc
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Ciara Breen
(0:57) Who Was Ciara Breen?
(04:01) The Day of the Vanishing
(5:13) Dundalk Town
(6:25) The Predator
(7:19) Investigation Begins
(9:55) Operation Trace
(11:11) Liam Mullen Arrested
(15:11) New Leads Emerge
(17:03) Balmers Bog
(20:23) Bernadette Passes Away
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Dive into the chilling untold story of Fiona Pender, a pregnant woman who vanished without a trace in 1996, leaving behind an unsolved mystery that time has nearly forgotten.
In this gripping true crime documentary, we explore the haunting details of her disappearance, the investigation, and the enduring questions that remain.
What happened to Fiona and her unborn child? A story of loss, suspicion, and a family’s unrelenting quest for answers, this film shines a light on a case that refuses to fade into the shadows?
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/fYmXEb267YI
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Fiona Pender
(0:55) Case Synopsis
(02:50) Who Was Fiona Pender?
(4:40) Mark Pender
(6:50) Fiona & Thompson Move into Flat
(8:09) Fiona Pender is Missing
(9:42) Investigation Begins
(12:45) The Thompsons are Arrested
(16:12) Sean Pender
(16:44) The Makeshift Cross
(19:56) Suspect Arrested in Canada
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On a cold November night in 1995, 21-year-old JoJo Dullard vanished without a trace. Last seen making a desperate phone call from a payphone in Moone, Co. Kildare, she was hitchhiking home—like so many young people did in Ireland at the time. Then, she was gone.
Her disappearance became one of the most haunting cases of Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle—a series of unexplained abductions that left families shattered and detectives grasping for answers. JoJo’s story is filled with unanswered questions, chilling last words, and eerie coincidences. Was she the victim of an opportunistic predator? Or was there something more sinister lurking in the shadows of rural Ireland?
This compelling documentary traces JoJo’s final steps, explores chilling theories, and follows her family’s relentless fight for justice. Featuring exclusive details, rare archival footage, and expert analysis, we delve into the truth behind one of Ireland’s most haunting unsolved cases.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/KBXFCn1jPbc
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Jojo Dullard
(0:59) Who Was Jojo Dullard?
(04:00) The Day of the Vanishing
(9:03) The Phonecall
(13:05) Investigation is Launched
(16:13) Who Picked Up Jojo?
(18:12) The Kilkenny Distraction
(23:25) A New Theory
(26:25) The Informant
(26:20) The Waterford Connection
(30:56) The Informant is Unreliable
(31:27) A Suspect is Arrested
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On March 26, 1993, 26-year-old American student Annie McCarrick disappeared without a trace after leaving her apartment in Dublin, Ireland. Her last confirmed sighting placed her at a pub in Enniskerry, County Wicklow — a scenic area shadowed by unsettling secrets.
Despite massive media coverage, alleged sightings, and multiple theories, Annie’s case remains one of Ireland’s most haunting unsolved disappearances. Was she lured by someone she trusted? Was she the victim of a calculated predator? And why, after more than 30 years, have no arrests ever been made?
In this true crime documentary, we investigate Annie McCarrick’s final known movements, examine the key suspects, and break down the evidence that continues to frustrate detectives, journalists, and her grieving family.
Featuring real news reports, archival footage, expert commentary, and chilling reconstructions, this deep dive sheds new light on one of Ireland’s most mysterious cold cases.
👉 Could a breakthrough still be possible?
👉 Who was the last person to see Annie McCarrick alive?
Join us as we search for answers in The Vanishing of Annie McCarrick — a story that refuses to be forgotten.
Documentary version here https://youtu.be/9LBN-upnE4M
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Annie Mccarrick
(1:04) Who Was Annie Mccarrick?
(03:23) The Vanishing Sequence
(6:12) Annie Vanishes
(11:58) Investigation Launched
(21:20) Prime Suspect Breakdown
(24:52) A New Suspect Emerges
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On Boxing Day 1995 in Camden Town, London, 53-year-old police-station mechanic Alan Holmes was brutally attacked.
He was bound, gagged and left face-down in his own flat, deprived of food and water for days before he was found alive – only to die the next day in hospital.
Yet despite arrests, his killers have never been charged.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/dClSra8tmFA
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Alan Holmes
(00:47) Case Preview
(2:14) Who Was Alan Holmes?
(04:33) The Burglary Spree
(5:47) The Last Christmas Meal
(6:13) The Intruders Enter
(8:35) The Sadistic Ordeal
(9:38) The Killers Returned
(11:45) The Post Mortem
(12:39) Arrests Made
(14:24) DNA Breakthrough
(15:38) 20th Anniversary Appeal
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On December 30, 2012, 24-year-old Kyle Vaughan — affectionately known as "Jabbers" — left his family home in Newbridge, South Wales, for a normal night out.
He went from a house party in Abercarn to a pub in Risca, then headed back... but never arrived.
His silver Peugeot 306 was found crashed on the A467 between Risca and Crosskeys.
Kyle walked away from the non-life-threatening accident... and vanished within minutes in a terrifying "vanishing window."
Despite massive searches across 40+ areas, 900+ witness statements, 200+ interviews, review of thousands of telecom and CCTV records, and eight arrests (including on suspicion of murder), Kyle's body has never been found.
No clothing, phone, keys, or insulin supplies (he was diabetic) were ever recovered.
His mother Mary died in 2018 without closure, and his father Alan still fights for answers while battling his own health issues.
Gwent Police treat this as an active murder investigation — one of their most significant long-running cases.
A £20,000 reward remains. Someone in the tight-knit South Wales valleys community knows what happened that night on the A467.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/L6YdGAdLRt8
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Kyle Vaughan
(0:49) Who Was Kyle Vaughan?
(03:37) The Day of the Vanishing
(5:10) The Crash
(6:52) Police Arrive on Scene
(9:26) The Investigation Begins
(11:22) Kyle Was Murdered
(12:52) Mass Arrests Begin
(15:29) Major Search Operations
(16:15) All Suspects Released Without Charge
(17:42) The Locals Know Who Killed Kyle
(20:42) The Unanswered Questions
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In February 2011, 38-year-old mother Esra Uyrun left her home in Clondalkin, Dublin, for what appeared to be a routine errand — and was never seen again.
Her car would be discovered hours later in Bray, parked near a coastal cliffside, but Esra herself had vanished without a trace.
In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we break down one of Ireland’s most enduring unsolved disappearances.
We examine Esra’s final known movements, investigative inconsistencies, potential sightings, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt her family.
Through timeline reconstruction and case analysis, we explore Esra’s last morning at home.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/Lo2kqn2gB-o
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Esra Uyrun
(0:54) Who Was Esra Uyrun ?
(03:14) The Move to Dublin
(7:23) The Vanishing
(10:44) Esra’s Car is Found Abandoned
(11:54) Gardaí Suspect Su1c1de
(13:58) CCTV is Scrutinized
(16:50) Esra’s Sister Begins Search Campaign
(17:30) The Key Reappears
(19:53) The Graham Dwyer Question
(22:30) Appeals Continue
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Susan Margaret Long, 18, was found sexually assaulted and strangled on Burgh Road near Aylsham on 11 March 1970.
She had been out in Norwich the night before and never reached home.
Norfolk police confirmed the body was discovered in the early morning hours and have since re-examined evidence; by the 50th anniversary detectives reported a complete DNA profile of a suspect had been obtained.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/YDfY7dumBhw
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Susan Long
(0:48) Who Was Susan Long?
(03:18) Day of the Murder
(4:14) Susan Heads Home
(5:07) Susan is Last Seen Alive
(6:04) Susan’s Body is Discovered
(8:50) Investigation Begins
(9:28) The Post Mortem
(12:15) Police Appeal for Missing Shoe
(16:05) DNA Breakthrough
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Dive into the haunting unsolved murder of Jean Bradley, a 47-year-old businesswoman brutally stabbed eight times in a seemingly random attack on March 25, 1993, near Acton Town tube station in London.
In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we explore the shocking details of that fateful evening: Jean's routine commute home from work, her stop to buy drinks, and the sudden, motiveless assault as she approached her parked BMW on Carbery Avenue.
Witness the dramatic chase by a brave carpenter who pursued the knife-wielding killer through the streets, only for the suspect to escape toward Acton High Street.
Despite detailed descriptions, hundreds of leads, and public appeals on shows like Crimewatch, no one has been convicted.
Was it linked to serial killer Robert Napper or the similar unsolved stabbing of Penny Bell?
Or was it a completely random act of violence that has baffled investigators for over 30 years?
Join us as we uncover eyewitness accounts, police investigations, and the lingering mysteries that keep this case alive.
If you have any information, contact the Metropolitan Police – you could help solve this cold case!
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/b1-ZnzTdE8w
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Jean Bradley
(0:52) Who Was Jean Bradley?
(04:48) Day of the Murder
(5:26) Timeline of Murder
(7:02) The Brave Carpenter
(8:02) The Chase
(9:17) Jean Bradley Dies
(10:15) The Chase Continues
(13:14) The Investigation Continues
(14:21) The Carrier Bag
(16:55 Suspect Arrested
(20:19) Francis Marnell Charged
(24:12) Operation Enigma
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In October 1974, 39-year-old Josephine Backshall, a devoted mother of three from Maldon, Essex, answered a classified ad for part-time modelling work.
A smooth-talking stranger named "Peter" lured her with a £100 gig. She kissed her kids goodbye, drove off in her red Ford Cortina... and vanished.
Three days later, her bound body was found face-down in a shallow pond 40 miles away—watch frozen at 8:10, no robbery, no assault. A predator using newspaper ads to hunt women? Witnesses saw a tense roadside argument, a possible pub sighting, and a photofit that haunts investigators to this day.
Over 50 years later, her children still seek justice. Was "Peter" the garden photographer? Why did similar lures continue? This deep dive uncovers the classified ad trap, the failed 2010 arrest, and why this Essex/Hertfordshire cold case remains unsolved in 2026.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/qy0ugg6RQKE
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Josephine Backshall
(00:47) Who Was Josephine Backshall?
(02:59) Josephine Places an Advert
(3:42) The Phonecall
(6:22) Josephine Goes to Meet ‘Peter’
(9:59) Josephine’s Body is Found
(11:57) The Investigation Begins
(13:02) The French Connection
(15:28) Multiple Women Contacted by ‘Peter’
(16:53) The Two Theories
(18:33) A Man is Arrested
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In December 1992, 14-year-old Johanna Young vanished from her home in the quiet Norfolk town of Watton on a foggy Christmas Eve night.
Her body was discovered days later in a water-filled pit—naked from the waist down, drowned after a fractured skull, with clear signs two people dragged her there.
Despite Norfolk Police's biggest-ever murder investigation, multiple arrests, fresh appeals in 2013/2014, and leads like the silver van argument and hooded teen sighting, the killer(s) remain free over 33 years later.
This deep dive explores Johanna's life, the chilling timeline, key suspects from the 1990s, the 2014 arrests that went nowhere, and why police still believe the answers lie in the Watton community.
A heartbreaking UK cold case that refuses to close.
If you have information, contact Norfolk Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.
For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/qCOr_gyClvo
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Johanna Young
(0:51) Who Was Johanna Young?
(03:59) The Day of the Murder
(4:36) Johanna Goes Out
(5:21) Johanna’s Last Sighting
(7:54) Johanna’s Body is Found
(9:58) The Post Mortem
(12:29) The Mysterious Hand Drawn Sketch
(14:28) Multiple Witnesses Come Forward
(17:38) The Prime Suspect is Arrested
(19:45) The Police Theory
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