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This Bonus episode was first published as a "Guilt Trip" episode on Patreon on 7th April 2019.
Dolores McCrea married the man that she had met and fallen for while in Secondary School in Donegal. But her husband, Gary, was a controlling man and became abusive.
Soon the violence became too much for Dolores and she left Gary, bringing along their four daughters. But often the time after a person leaves their abuser is the most dangerous. And this was the case for Dolores.
Gary McCrea had plans for Dolores once she left him which would lead him to standing in the dock in the Four Courts just over a year later.
Music:
Kevin McLeod, Quinns Song : The Dance Begins. (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sources:
24 Hours to Kill – Gary McCrea Season 4, episode 1. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2j7aj3
Ken Foy, “Meet the bone expert who has helped to jail some of our nost notorious killers” in The Evening Herald https://www.herald.ie/news/meet-the-bone-expert-who-has-helped-to-jail-some-of-our-most-notorious-killers-31466476.html (21 August 2015)
“Hundreds expected at Dolores McCrea's funeral” from The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/hundreds-expected-at-dolores-mccrea-funeral-157311.html (16 July 2004)
Kathy Donaghy, “Dad-of-four gets life for murder” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/dadoffour-gets-life-for-murder-25955289.html (5 November 2005)
“Daughter says man told her he would kill her mother” in The Tirish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/daughter-says-man-told-her-he-would-kill-her-mother-1.507798 (20 October 2005)
Kathy Donaghy, “'My father told me he was going to stab my mother and rip her guts out'” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/my-father-told-me-he-was-going-to-stab-my-mother-and-rip-her-guts-out--25955291.html (5 Novmeber 2005)
“Mechanic gets life sentence for murdering wife” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/mechanic-gets-life-sentence-for-murdering-wife-1.514254 (5 November 2005)
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In 1981, Nora Sheehan went missing from Ballyphehane, Co Cork. She was found dead a week later, and gardai soon had a prime suspect for her murder while investigating another crime.
But a series of setbacks meant no trial was held in the case until 2023.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Additional Music: Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Sources:
Prime Time, “Family of cold case murder victim speak out”, available here on RTE Player
“Missing woman”, Irish Examiner, June 12th 1981
“Cork murder hunt”, Evening Echo, June 15th 1981
Dick Cross, “Body of murdered woman in wood”, Irish Independent, June 15th 1981
“No new leads in murder case”, Irish Examiner, June 16th 1981
“Murder hunt continues”, Irish Examiner, June 17th 1981
“No clues in murder hunt”, Evening Echo, June 18th 1981
“Gardai believe killer is known”, Evening Echo, June 19th 1981
Denis Reading, “Gardai warn killer could strike again”, Irish Examiner, June 20th 1981
For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com
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In the middle of the night on the 13th May, 2000, a flat in Ballymun was set alight. Inside, the body of Derek Benson was found. But his cause of death had nothing to do with the inferno in his bedroom. He had been brutally killed with a blade.
The garda investigation into his murder would not only identify his killers, but a litany of abuse and violence that would continue long after the trial had concluded.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
“Revenge”, book by Ken Foxe
Barbara Clinton, “Gardai appeal for public help in murder probe”, Irish Examiner, May 15th 2000
“Ballymun killing a gangland message”, Evening Herald, May 15th 2000
Bernie O’Toole, “Copycat flat death man had horrific injuries”, Irish Independent, May 15th 2000
Caroline O’Doherty, “Plea for help in hunt for savage killer”, Irish Examiner, May 16th 2000
Caroline O’Doherty, “Witness to killing sought by gardai”, Irish Examiner, May 17th 2000
“Drugged, tortured and killed for £300”, Evening Herald, May 19th 2000
Caroline O’Doherty, “Man charged with murder of stabbed father”, Irish Examiner, May 19th 2000
Tom Brady, “Man charged after frenzied knife murder”, Irish Independent, May 19th 2000
“Woman brought in for questioning”, Irish Examiner, May 23rd 2000
Tim Healy, “Woman charged with flat murder”, Evening Herald, May 23rd 2000
Liz Walsh, “Hired sword death horror”, Jan 13th 2004
For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com
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Kitty Carroll was killed by Michael Murphy in Drogheda in 1983 - he would go on to kill again.
This episode was originally posted to Patreon as a bonus episode in March 2022. Hang in there while I continue to try to get back on track with my work schedule.
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Music:
Kevin McLeod, Quinns Song : The Dance Begins. (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
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Sources:
“Woman is strangled by mugger” in The Evening Press (21 October 1983) p. 7.
“Remanded on death charge” in The Evening Herald (28 October 1983) p. 17.
“Murder case man remanded” in The Irish Press (29 October 1983) p. 6.
“Murder charge remand” in The Drogheda Independent (4 November 1983) p. 5.
“Murder charge man remanded” in The Irish Independent (19 November 1983) p. 7.
“Remanded on murder charge” in The Drogheda Independent (27 January 1984) p. 3.
“Murder charge concern” in The Drogheda Independent (17 February 1984) p. 5.
For a full list of sources please see mensreapod.com
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In March of 2011, 19 year old David Byrne set out to meet someone near to his home in Drimnagh, Dublin City. Little did he know that he was walking into a trap. A panicked chase was caught on CCTV, but the final attack occurred in a dark corner out of sight of any cameras. Could his killer be identified from the footage?
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
DPP vs Marcus Kirwan appeal doc, available on Vlex
Ireland Young and Dumb Episode 3, TV3 documentary, available on YouTube
Tom Brady and Patricia McDonagh, “Teen chased down and stabbed to death by gang”, Irish Independent, March 21st 2011
Ann Murphy, “Manhunt for gang after Dublin teen is murdered”, Evening Echo, March 21st 2011
Tom Brady and Shane Hickey, “Murdered teen’s stabbing death is not linked to gangland feud”, Irish Independent, March 22nd 2011
Cormac Murphy, “Gardai prepare to arrest four teen knife killers”, Evening Herald, March 22nd 2011
Tom Brady, “Teens aged 13 held over fatal stabbing of young man”, Irish Independent, March 23rd 2011
Clodagh Sheehy, “Two 13 year olds held over fatal knife attack”, Evening Herald, March 23rd 2011
Cormac O’Keefe, “Seven teenagers held in murder hunt”, Irish Examiner, March 23rd 2011
Tom Brady, “Young man was murdered over €2000 owed to drug dealers”, Irish Independent, March 24th 2011
For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com
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In August 2000, 21 year old Julie Tennant went missing from her home in Ballymena. Her parents searched desperately for her, while RUC officers began a search for her. They eventually identified a man she had last been seen with - but when he heard police were searching his home he went on the run.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
“RUC renews missing plea”, Belfast Newsletter, Aug 12th 2000
Maureen Coleman, “Parents in appeal for missing daughter”, Belfast Telegraph, Aug 15th 2000
Martin Breen “RUC seal house in hunt for lost Julie”, Belfast Telegraph, Aug 22nd 2000
Martin Breen, “Search for Julie, man is arrested”, Belfast Telegraph, Aug 24th 2000
“Missing Julie man quizzed”, Belfast Newsletter, Aug 24th 2000
Ciaran McGuigan “Agony for Julie family as body discovered”, Belfast Telegraph, Aug 25th 2000
For a full list of sources, please visit www.mensreapod.com
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One of television's most popular true-crime series is now adapted for your ears with the “48 Hours” podcast. Every week, award-winning CBS News correspondents investigate the most intriguing crime and justice cases. Here’s a preview of a new “48 Hours” episode, “The Night of
the Idaho Student Murders”. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant sits down with family members of Kaylee Goncalves and Xana Kernodle, two of the four University of Idaho students shockingly murdered the night of November 13, 2022. You can hear the rest of this episode on the “48 Hours” podcast from CBS News. For even more “48 Hours”, listen to the new “Post Mortem” series every Tuesday, where the correspondents and producers share their first hand experiences reporting on the compelling cases they cover.
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Just after 10am, on Wednesday the 29th July 2008, shots rang out on a busy residential road in Kilrush, Co Clare. Two men who lived on the street, Leslie Kenny and Brendan O'Sullivan, had exchanged words, and by the end of that interaction, one of them was lying dead in a front garden.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
DPP V Brendan O’Sullivan appeal document
“20 months in jail for heroin addict”, Irish Independent, Oct 4th 2003
Gordon Deegan, “Widespread heroin use may increase in Clare”, Clare Champion, Oct 10th 2003
Gordon Deegan, “Man faces charge over threatening behaviour in court case”, Irish Independent, Sep 29th 2005
Gordon Deegan, “Man charged after disturbance forced judge to suspend court”, Irish Examiner, Sep 29th 2005
For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com
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If you have any information on the whereabouts of John Griffin, you can contact Gort Garda Station on (091) 636400, the Garda Confidential line at 1800 666 111 or your local law enforcement agency.
In 2005, a caravan caught fire in rural north Clare, Emer O'Loughlin's family were initially relieved to see that it wasn't the one she shared with her partner Shane. But when human remains were found inside the charred wreckage, and there was still no sign of the artistic Emer, hope that everything would be ok was quickly dashed.
In the years that followed, so would hope that Emer's killer might be brought to justice.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
Cracking Crime Emer O’Loughlin, RTE, available on YouTube
Marú Inár Measc Season 2 Ep 2, TG4, available on TG4 Player
John Fallon, “Gardai seek to identify woman killed in caravan fire”, Irish Examiner, Apr 11th 2005
Joe O Muircheartaigh, “Gardai’s open mind over fire”, Clare Champion, Apr 15th 2005
Stephen Glennon, “Appeal for witnesses in bid to solve mystery of body in burned caravan”, Connacht Tribune, Apr 15th 2005
Gordon Deegan, “Suspicion over death of woman in caravan blaze”, Irish Independent, Apr 16th 2005
Pat Flynn, “Probe after DNA helps identify woman in caravan inferno”, Sunday Independent, Apr 17th 2005
Pat Flynn, “Bizzare link probe to art student’s death in blaze”, Irish Independent, Apr 18th 2005
For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com
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28 year old mother of one Norma Crotty appeared on her neighbours doorstep early on the morning of January 3rd, 1995. She was in a distressed state, and was holding a shotgun. It was smoking.
Norma told her neighbour that she had just shot her husband.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
John Murphy, “Middleton man died from shot in the back”, Irish Examiner, Jan 4th 1995.
John Murphy, “Gardai release woman”, Evening Echo, Jan 4th 1995.
“Help sought in Midleton murder probe”, Evening Echo, Jan 5th 1995.
“Shot man removed”, Irish Examiner, Jan 6th 1995.
“Military funeral for shot soldier”, Irish Press, Jan 7th 1995.
“Sad silence over graveyard as shot soldier is laid to rest”, Irish Examiner, Jan 7th 1995.
John Murphy, “Definite line of inquiry in death of Midleton man”, Irish Examiner, Jan 9th 1995.
Ralph Riegel, “Murder charge expected”, Irish Examiner, Oct 9th 1995.
For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com
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In September of 2019, Paul Jones was found dead in the hallway of his home on Bandon Road, in Cork. The 54 year old had a chequered past, but for the last decade had lived a quiet and pious life, bothering no one. Despite this, he had suffered 25 stab wounds to his side and had been hit in the head with a long, machete-like blade.
Though he had no known quarrels with anyone, there was someone in Paul Jones' life who had a reason to do him harm.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
Kevin O Neill and Noel Baker, “Murder probe after body is found”, Irish Examiner, Sept 9th 2019
William Dunne, “Tributes paid to dad found dead in Cork city as gardai launch murder investigation”, Irish Mirror, Sept 9th 2019
Ann Murphy, “Murdered man had criminal convictions but had found God”, Evening Echo, Sept 10th 2019
“Gardai search credit union CCTV in bid to trace killer”, Evening Echo, Sept 10th 2019
Olivia Kelleher, “Two held after man’s murder in Cork”, Irish Examiner, Sept 11th 2019
Liam Heylin, “Murder victim’s sister arrested for burglary”, Irish Examiner, Sept 13th 2019
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In the early hours of 29th April, 2000, a fire was discovered in an upmarket flat in the seaside resort of Scheveningen, The Hague. Three occupants were found dead in the bathtub - young Irishmen Damien Monahan and Vincent and Morgan Costello.
Was the fire an accident, some sort of gangland hit, or something else altogether?
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Isabel Conway, “Hunt for Dutch killers who set Irishman on fire”, Irish Independent, May 3rd 2000
Dan Collins and Isabel Conway, Clareman burned, brutally tortured in drugs war, Irish Examiner, May 3rd 2000
Dan Collins, “Drugs gang tortured, executed Irish trio”, Irish Examiner, May 4th 2000
Frank Khan, “Drugs slaughter, five Irish deaths feared by Interpol”, Irish Independent, May 4th 2000
Gordon Deegan, “Agonising wait for family to have worst confirmed”, Irish Examiner, May 5th 2000
Barry Roche, “Irishman shocked at being linked to murders”, Irish Examiner, May 5th 2000
Cian McCormack, “Information on Bansha brothers sent to Holland to help identify bodies”, Irish Examiner, May 5th 2000
Conor Keane, “Revenge possible motive behind brutal murders”, Irish Examiner, May 5th 2000
Martina Devlin, “Sun sea sand and quietly selling drugs for a living”, Irish Independent, May 6th 2000
Conor Sweeney, “Murdered men had only small drugs plant”, Irish Independent, May 6th 2000
Isabel Conway, “Blood death and butchery in a gangland tale of two cities”, Sunday Independent, May 7th 2000
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In the early hours of 29th November, 2002, 34 year old father of two arrived home from working his shift as the security manager at a popular nightclub in Limerick City.
He was shot to death in his driveway in a suspected gangland killing.
Would gardai be able to find enough evidence to bring members of one of Limerick's most notorious gangs before a court?
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
Barry Duggan, “Mean Streets”, O’Brien Press.
Stephen Hayes, “Dad shot down at family home”, Evening Herald, Nov 29th 2002.
“Anti-drugs nightclub bouncer shot dead outside his home”, Irish Independent, Nov 30th 2002.
John Lawrence, “Murdered nightclub bouncer intimidated by drugs gang”, Evening Herald, Dec 2nd 2002.
Mairead Ni Chaoimh, “Murder suspect may have fled”, LimericK Leader, Dec 2nd 2002.
Cormac O’Keefe, “Murder frightens club staff”, Irish Examiner, Dec 4th 2002.
Eugene Hogan, “Bid to clean up violence on streets”, Evening Herald, Dec 20th 2002.
Eugene Hogan, “Divers find gun probably used to murder club bouncer”, Irish Independent, Dec 23rd 2002.
“Death probe four released”, Irish Independent, Oct 25th 2003.
Eugene Hogan, “No trial in hero bouncer murder”, Evening Herald, Jul 23rd 2004.
Eugene Hogan, “Killers of club bouncer may never be tried”, Irish Independent, Jul 23rd 2004.
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On a chilly Sunday morning in December of 1980, Michael Kelly arrived at a neighbours house in a panic. There was a fire in the house he was staying in nearby, and inside were the two elderly siblings who he was there to look after.
Sadly, Margaret and Martin Glynn - siblings in their 80s - were removed from the house and pronounced dead.
But was this a tragic accident, or a malicious act driven by greed?
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
“Blaze murder link probe”, Evening Herald, Nov 18th 1981.
“Galway deaths, man is held”, Evening Press, Nov 23rd 1981.
“Remanded on murder charge”, Irish Examiner, Nov 24th 1981.
“Charged with murder”, Connacht Tribune, Nov 27th 1981.
“Murder Charge”, Connacht Tribune, Apr 16th 1982.
“Turnip in blaze room was body of woman”, Irish Independent, Mar 22nd 1983.
“Woman in blaze ‘was strangled’”, Irish Examiner, Mar 22nd 1983.
“Woman strangled before blaze”, Evening Echo, Mar 22nd 1983.
“Woman was dead before bed fire”, Irish Independent, Mar 23rd 1983.
“Victim drove me ‘insane’”, Irish Examiner, Mar 24th 1983.
“Accused got on great with victim”, Evening Echo, Mar 24th 1983.
“‘Driven to murder by victim’, says accused”, Irish Independent, Mar 24th 1983.
“Killer breaks down at life sentence”, Irish Independent, Mar 25th 1983.
“Man gets life for murder”, Irish Examiner, Mar 25th 1983.
Sean Rice, “Mercy dash to Mountjoy in bid to save life of striker”, Connacht Tribune, Jul 11th 1986.
“State takes over estate”, Irish Examiner, Feb 21st 1989.
Paul Muldowney, “State to run farm willed to murderer”, Irish Press, Feb 21st 1989.
“State takes charge of murder case estate”, Tuam Herald, Feb 25th 1989.
“Convicted killer’s appeal 20 years on”, Irish Independent, Jul 24th 2003.
Sean O Carthaigh, “Senior officer was linked to all tribunals into garda behaviour”, Irish Examiner, Jun 3rd 2005.
Aodhan O’Faolain, “Galwayman appeals murder conviction 25 years on”, Nov 13th 2007.
Aodhan O’Faolain, “Harbison’s evidence ‘unsafe’ in Galwayman’s original murder trial”, Connacht Tribune, Nov 23rd 2007.
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In March of 1999, Phillip Colgan and his wife Mary walked into Rathfarnham Garda Station and with a story to tell. It would be his first of many., and it would be up to a jury to decide which was true - and who killed Layla Brennan.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
Missing, Presumed, book by Alan Bailey.
Tomas MacRuairi, “Chef jailed for eight years after knifepoint rape of widow”, Irish Press, June 20th 1992.
“Elderly woman subjected to degrading ordeal”, Irish Examiner, June 30th 1992.
Frank Courell, “Chef gets 8 years for vicious rape of widow”, Irish Independent, June 30th 1992.
“Man, 26, charged with Dublin Mountain murder”, Sunday Independent, March 7th 1999.
“Gardai appeal for help”, Evening Echo, March 6th 1999.
Sean McCarthaigh, “Man charged with woman’s murder”, Irish Examiner, March 8th 1999.
“Victim remembered as caring woman”, The Echo, March 11th 1999.
Yvonne Kinsella, “Grief as tragic victim is buried”, The Echo, March 11th 1999.
“Brennan murder accused appears in District Court”, April 6th 1999.
John Lee, “Victim’s family tell neighbours ‘thanks’”, The Echo, May 13th 1999.
“Prostitute’s body dumped in ditch after money row”, Evening Herald, October 24th 2000.
Suzanne Mac Manus, “Wife of murder suspect says he told her he strangled prostitute”, Irish Examiner, October 25th 2000.
Suzanne Mac Manus, “Husband told me about killing prostitute”, Irish Independent, October 25th 2000.
Suzanne Mac Manus, “Gay link to girl’s death”, Evening Herald, October 25th 2000.
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In August of 2000, Gerry McGinley disappeared from his home near Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. His wife Julie said he had packed up a plastic bag and had taken off.
The police investigation came up with numerous leads. Had Gerry fallen foul of the Real IRA? Or maybe he'd crossed drug dealers? Was his former lover - or indeed her husband - enraged enough to make him run, or worse? It also seemed likely Gerry had been blackmailing local men with videos they'd rather not exist...
Or perhaps the answer was much closer to home, and to be found in the newly re-decorated master bedroom of the McGinley's bungalow...
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
Michael Breslin, ‘Renewed search for missing man’, Fermanagh Herald, Sept 13th 2000
Martin Breen, ‘Reveal; our son’s secret grave’, Belfast Telegraph, Feb 26th 2001
Martin Breen, ‘Wife of missing man is arrested’, Belfast Telegraph, Mar 21st 2001
Martin Breen, ‘Missing man: trio quizzed’, Belfast Telegraph, Mar 23rd 2001
Martin Breen and Ciaran O Neill, ‘Lakes searched in hunt for body’ Belfast Telegraph, Mar 24th 2001
Martin Breen, ‘Wife and second man are quizzed by detectives’, Belfast Telegraph, Mar 24th 2001
‘Three charged with murder’, Fermanagh Herald, Mar 28th 2001
‘Three charged with murder’, Ulster Herald, Mar 29th 2001
‘Murder accused trio are remanded in custody’, Belfast Telegraph, Apr 2nd 2001
Jerry McLaughlin, ‘Woman on charges of murdering husband’, Irish Examiner, Apr 3rd 2001
‘Three accused of murdering Manorhamilton native’ Leitrim Observer, Apr 4th 2001
Martin Breen, ‘Murder rap in sex film, court told, Belfast Telegraph, Apr 6th 2001
Martin Breen, ‘Sex video twist to murder rap court hearing, Belfast Telegraph, Apr 7th 2001
Martin Breen, ‘RUC divers search for missing man’, Belfast Telegraph, Apr 9th 2001
‘“Serious concerns” regarding bail for wife of murdered Manor native’, Leitrim Observer, Apr 18th 2001
‘Crown claims sex in a car couple killed her husband’, Leitrim Observer, May 9th 2001
‘Murder trial hears of sex blackmail racket claims, Belfast Telegraph, May 19th 2001
Ann O’Loughlin and Isabel Hurley, ‘Body link to sex triangle’, Evening Herald, June 4th 2001
Aideen Sheehan and Ann O’Loughlin, ‘Body in woods may be link in sex triangle trial mystery’, Irish Independent, June 5th 2001
Leonie Gohery, ‘Decomposed body believed to be missing McGinley’, Leitrim OBserver, June 6th 2001
‘Ballinamore body linked to sex triangle trial riddle’, Anglo Celt, June 7th 2001
Liam Collins, ‘A sorry tale of sex, blackmail and death’, Sunday Independent, June 10th 2001
‘Three co-accused in case sent forward for trial’, Fermanagh Herald, Jan 30th 2002
‘Submission heard in McGinley case’, Fermanagh Herald, Mar 27th 2002
‘Murdered McGinley received three severe blows to the head’, Leitrim Observer, Apr 3rd 2002
‘McPadden walks free in McGinley case’, Fermanagh Herald, Apr 17th 2002
‘McGinley murder trial gets underway’, Fermanagh Herald, Sept 11th 2002
‘Wife and lover deny murder’, Belfast Telegraph, Sept 16th 2002
‘Husband murdered by wife and lover’, Belfast Telegraph, Sept 17th 2002
Michael Donnelly, ‘Wife and her lover killed husband to keep affair secret’, Evening Herald, Sept 17th 2002
Aileen Murphy, ‘Plastic wrap link to body’, Fermanagh Herald, Sept 18th 2002
John Keogh, ‘Lovers killed husband in a fit of passion’, Evening Herald, Sept 18th 2002
Aileen Murphy, ‘Murder trial told of family debt’, Ulster Herald, Sept 19th 2002
Phil Jones, ‘Girl found skeleton in woodland’, Evening Herald, Sept 19th 2002
Louisa Nesbitt, ‘Babysitter weeps over photos of children’, Irish Examiner, Sept 20th 2002
‘Last hours of murder victim are recalled’, Belfast Telegraph, Sept 20th 2002
‘Real IRA threat to murdered man’, Belfast Telegraph, Sept 21st 2002
‘Murder accused flirted with hotel boss, court told’, Belfast Telegraph, Sept 24th 2002
Michael Donnelly, ‘Accused flirted with hotel owner, murder trial told’, Irish Independent, Sept 24th 2002
‘Business partner caught with pants down’, Fermanagh Herald, Sept 25th 2002
‘Jury hears motive for murder was passion and money’, Leitrim Observer, Sept 25th 2002
‘Court hears murdered man got his dues’, Evening Herald, Sept 26th 2002
‘Victim got what was coming to him’, Belfast Telegraph, Sept 26th 2002
John Keogh, ‘Murder accused said the victim would be pushing up heather, court told’, Evening Herald, Sept 27th 2002
‘Accused feared for her husband’, Evening Herald, Oct 1st 2002
‘Court hears murder victim hired a hitman’, Leitrim Observer, Oct 2nd 2002
‘Murdered man friend with ‘criminal fraternity’’, Fermanagh Herald, Oct 2nd 2002
‘Jury told Gerard McGinley was a convicted rapist’, Leitrim Observer, Oct 2nd 2002
‘Scraps of love note found in accused’s van’, Belfast Telegraph, Oct 3rd 2002
‘Wife not told she was suspect’, Belfast Telegraph, oct 4th 2002
‘Priest tells murder trial of warning’, Belfast Telegraph, Oct 8th 2002
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In the early hours of 2nd February, 2007, a tragedy occurred on the main street of Arklow, Co Wicklow. A man had been struck by a car and lay dying in the road.
It soon became clear, however, that this was no accident.
But - was it murder?
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
Junio McEnroe, “Gardai probe reported row as car kills man in town centre”, Irish Examiner, Feb 3rd2007.
“Gardai probe death of man struck by car on path”, Sunday Independent, Feb 4th 2007
“Daniel loved to play sport and socialize”, Irish Independent, Feb 8th 2007.
“Gardai piecing together Daniel's final moments”, Irish Independent, Feb 8th 2007.
“Town comes to a standstill as hundreds pay final respects”, Irish Independent, Feb 8th2007.
“Murder Charge”, Irish Examiner, June 1st 2007.
“Man (21) is charged with Daniel's murder”, Irish Independent, Jun 7th 2007.
Georgina O Halloran, “Head and chest injuries caused man’s death “, Irish Examiner, Aug 15th2007.
Nicola Boyes, “Murder accused ‘cracked up’ claim”, Evening Herald, Apr 8th 2008.
Nicola Boyes, “ Victim flipped into air by car, murder trial told”, Irish Independent, Apr 9th 2008.
Nicola Boyes, “Accused man was chased by four men, court told”, Irish Examiner, Apr 10th 2008.
“Victim killed after car drove into him”, Irish Independent, Apr 10th 2008.
Daniel Hickey, “Man accused of murder was screaming like a lunatic, court told”, Irish Examiner, Apr 11th 2008.
“Woman tells of hijacking car”, Irish Examiner, Apr 12th 2008.
Nicola Boyes, “Accused sped towards victim without braking”, Evening Herald, Apr 15th 2008.
Nicola Boyes, “Murder trial hears victim flung in air ‘like a rag doll’”, Irish Examiner, Apr 15th2008.
Nicola Boyes, “Murder accused had ample chance to leave town”, Apr 16th 2008.
Nicola Boyes, “Murder accused was acting like the antichrist”, Evening Herald, Apr 16th2008.
“Murder accused said he wanted to get a shotgun”, Irish Independent, Apr 17th 2008.
Nicola Boyes, “Witness describes fight before man was killed by car”, Irish Examiner, Apr 17th2008.
Nicola Boyes, “Man was choking on blood in middle of road, court told”, Irish Examiner, Apr 18th2008.
“Murder accused speeding in car when he hit victim, court hears”, Irish Examiner, Apr 22nd2008.
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17 year old Siobhan Hynes went out with friends to the small village of an Cheathru Rua on the night of Sat 5th December 1998. She never made it home.
Siobhan's body was found the following day, on the foreshore of a nearby beach.
How could something like this happen in such a small, isolated community?
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
Tocht na Máthar Episode 3, available on the TG4 player
Brian McDonald, “Schoolgirl attacked near remote beach say gardai”, Irish Independent, December 9th 1998
“Murder most foul and the finger of suspicion”, Irish Independent, December 12th 1998
“Questionnaire issued in bid to find killer”, Irish Examiner, December 12th 1998
Declan Varley, “Murder hunt for killer of Connemara teen”, Tuam Herald, December 12th 1998
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In the summer of 2005, Celine Conroy decided to pack up her three kids to spend the summer in Spain alongside her partner Paul Hickey. But rather than a relaxing escape from her life back in Dublin, the holiday ended in horror.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
“Murder suspect in court over villa death”, Evening Herald, August 30th 2005
Jane Walker and Conor Mulally, “Dubliner to face charges over partner’s killing”, Irish Times, August 30th 2005
Cormac Looney and Mick McCaffrey, “Mum ‘axed to death in row’”, Evening Herald, August 30th 2005
“Scene of the killing played host to boozy parties”, Evening Herald, August 30th2005
Cormac O’ Keefe, “Villa death suspect refused bail by Spanish court”, Irish Examiner, August 31st 2005
Cormac O’Keefe, “Celine died in Spanish escape from ‘Little Beirut’”, Irish Examiner, August 31st 2005
Owen Conlon, “Irish man charged with villa death on suicide watch”, Irish Examiner, September 3rd 2005
Evelyn Ring, “If I told her I was sick, she might be alive now”, Irish Examiner, September 15th 2005
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On the night of the 11th Nov, 2003, Patricia Conroy frantically searched the small midlands town of Mountmellick for her 14 year old son Darragh. He wasn't answering the new mobile phone he'd just received and he hadn't come home when expected.
Ms Conroy had no idea that hours earlier, Darragh had crossed paths with a schoolmate - 16 year old Darren Goodwin - and her son would not be coming home.
This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.
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Sources:
Bernie O'Toole and Michael Lavery, “Boy is hammered to death for his phone”, Evening Herald, (November 12th 2003)
Melanie Finn, “Horrified locals want to know why”, Irish Independent, (November 13th 2003)
John Breslin and Charlie Keegan, “15 year old charged in relation to boy’s death”, Irish Examiner, (November 13th 2003)
Neans McSweeney, “I can’t remember a tougher mass to prepare”, Irish Examiner, (November 14th 2003)
“A town in mourning”, The Laois Nationalist, (November 21st 2003)
Joe Barrett, “Outpouring of grief as Darragh is laid to rest”, Laois Nationalist, (November 21st 2003)
Grace Halford, “Poignant farewell to Dar”, Leinster Express, (November 22nd 2003)
Siobhan Gaffney, “Teenager ‘beaten to death over his phone’”, Irish Independent, (July 20th 2004)
Siobhan Gaffney, “Teen denies hammering friend to death over mobile”, Irish Examiner, (July 20th 2004)
‘Mum repeatedly rang son as he was ‘killed for his phone’”, Irish Independent, (July 21st 2004)
Siobhan Gaffney, “Mother kept ringing son on the night he died”, Irish Examiner, (July 21st 2004)
Siobhan Gaffney, “Teenager died from ‘force of blows to his head’”, Irish Independent, (July 22nd 2004)
Siobhan Gaffney, “Accused ‘said he wanted to kill someone’”, Irish Examiner, (July 22nd 2004)
Sorcha Crowley, “Teenage suspect ‘asked grandmother for hammer on night of boy’s killing’, (July 28th 2004)
Sorcha Crowley, “Teenager found guilty of beating schoolboy to death with hammer”, (July 29th 2004)
“Judge criticises gardai's 'cavalier' treatment of boy”, Irish Times, (July 30th 2004)
“I will never be able to tell you I love you”, Irish Examiner, (October 13th 2004)
Siobhan Gaffney, “The court report”, Irish Examiner, (October 13th 2004)
Jim Caldwell, “I’d love to kill someone, someone that no one cares about”, Irish Examiner, (October 13th 2004)
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