Red Room
Jenny Claffey
Weekly True Crime & Unsolved Mysteries, hosted & produced by Jenny Claffey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Weekly True Crime & Unsolved Mysteries, hosted & produced by Jenny Claffey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Murder of Melanie Hall
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In the early hours of 9 June 1996, twenty-five-year-old Melanie Hall was last seen sitting alone beside the dance floor at Cadillac's nightclub in Bath. Thirteen years later, her remains were discovered beside the M5 motorway, approximately thirty miles away. For the final episode of our Unsolved season, we follow the investigation from the possible sightings that night to the discovery of Melanie’s remains, the forensic evidence and the suspected connections examined by police. Thirty years on, her family are still seeking answers, and nobody has been charged with her murder. Sources Avon and Somerset Police: Melanie Hall appeal and information reporting Avon and Somerset Police: March 2026 appeal and investigation review Avon and Somerset Police: Justice for Melanie campaign, June 2026 ITV News: Interview with investigator Michael Britton South Gloucestershire Post: Discovery, identification and family appeal, October 2009 ITV News: Blue rope and DNA evidence ITV News: Volkswagen Golf appeal, March 2014 ITV News: Insufficient evidence to charge the man arrested in 2013 The Guardian: Operation Eagle and the Batman Rapist investigation Cold Case Detective: Batman Rapist background and reported behavioural patterns Suzy Lamplugh Trust: Statement on John Cannan’s death ITV News: John Cannan and the murder of Shirley Banks Judiciary: Christopher Halliwell sentencing remarks, September 2016 IOPC: Missed opportunities in the Becky Godden-Edwards murder investigation ITV News: Halliwell, proposed connections and police responses To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On March 31st, 1973, 18-year-old Marian Beattie was found partially clothed at the bottom of Hadden’s Quarry near Aughnacloy, hours after leaving a charity dance with an unidentified young man. More than fifty years later, her murder remains unsolved, despite original RUC investigators recording that they had “little doubt” one particular suspect was responsible. In this episode, we trace Marian’s final night, the missing evidence and abandoned lines of enquiry that damaged the case, and the renewed investigation that has since led to an arrest and a £20,000 reward, but still no charge. Sources Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Independent review recommended following investigation into Marian Beattie’s murder PSNI: Renewed appeal for information, May 2025 PSNI: Appeal issued on the 53rd anniversary of Marian’s murder PSNI: Arrest in the Marian Beattie murder investigation PSNI: Crimestoppers offers a £20,000 reward RTÉ News: Police Ombudsman recommends review of Marian Beattie case RTÉ News: Family appeal fifty years after Marian’s murder The Irish Times: Ombudsman recommends review of the police investigation The Irish News: RUC had “little doubt” suspect killed Marian Beattie The Irish News: Family told five people were considered suspects The Irish News: Documentary examines Marian Beattie’s murder UTV: Numerous failings identified in the investigation UTV: Bedfordshire Police commissioned to conduct an independent review UTV: Marian’s family responds to the 2026 arrest Phoenix Law: Marian Beattie investigation and independent-review recommendation TG4: Marú inár Measc – Marian Beattie BBC Programme Index: Murder in the Badlands – The Murder of Marian Beattie To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In April 1988, eighteen-year-old German student Inga Maria Hauser boarded a ferry from Scotland to Northern Ireland during a solo InterRail trip. Fourteen days later, her body was found in Ballypatrick Forest, almost forty miles from Larne. Nearly four decades on, police have DNA, thousands of samples and a suspect they said was supported by a strong hypothesis, but nobody has ever been charged with her murder. Episode written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, researched by Karl O'Reilly Sources The Irish Times — “It’s on to Ireland – which pleases me most”, wrote backpacker before her death ITV News — Inga Maria Hauser murder: “After 30 years, it’s time to tell us what you know” RTÉ News — Renewed appeal over Inga Maria Hauser murder Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland — Decision not to prosecute taken on Inga Maria Hauser file Irish Legal News — Lawyers call for independent investigation after suspects face no charges Belfast News Letter — Key crime-scene exhibits have not been retained Belfast Telegraph — New inquest granted over the 1988 murder of German backpacker The Irish Times — Two people emerge who may have information on Inga’s murder RTÉ News — Pair questioned over backpacker murder may join inquest The Irish News — Pair questioned over 1988 backpacker murder may join new inquest To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode was first published on Patreon on February 2025. In 1985 a local and beloved priest was found dead in the bedroom of a high-society couple in Offaly. These were no strangers, in fact Therese Flynn was Father Molloy's business partner. Together, they had built an equestrian empire. To everyone's surprise, when police were eventually called, there was a confession. Therese's husband Richard said he was the culprit, but he said it was in self-defence. It wasn't long before rumours were swirling of an affair, of alleged dodgy business dealings and of a burglary of Father Molloy's will. Very soon after this, everything fell apart. 40 years later, this case is still open and nobody has served any time for the cold-blooded and violent killing of Father Niall Molloy, and this week, we ask why. Links https://web.archive.org/web/20120927112320/https://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/fr-niall-why-well-never-stop-our-fight-for-justice-3236507.html https://archive.ph/20130217191329/http://www.independent.ie/national-news/judge-hits-at-colleague-over-priest-killing-case-3182954.html https://archive.ph/20130217183853/http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/mystery-of-priests-violent-death-134899.html https://archive.ph/20130217194232/http://www.independent.ie/national-news/priest-was-left-to-die-for-six-hours-new-evidence-claims-2846473.html#selection-2767.0-2767.186 Killing of Fr Niall Molloy: untangling rumour, innuendo and fact The Killing of Fr Niall Molloy feels too extraordinary to have been real Fr Niall Molloy: Unpacking the financial dealings between the priest and the Flynns – The Irish Times Greed was motive for killing of Fr Niall Molloy, family????????????????????? claims | Irish Independent Significant new evidence on killing of Fr Niall Molloy New evidence on 1985 killing of Fr Niall Molloy comes to light Castlecoote still reeling from Fr Niall Molloy killing and the rumour mill – The Irish Times https://frniallmolloy.com/ The Killing of Father Niall Molloy Part 2 of 2 02 mp4 Fr Niall Molloy’s final moments before killing as Galway doctor’s old notebook emerges - GalwayBeo The Father Of All Cover-Ups | Broadsheet.ie How Cahill tried to cash in Fr Molloy murder file | Irish Independent To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In January 2005, 36-year-old Shaun Duffy returned to his home in Meenacross, Donegal, after celebrating his younger brother’s birthday. Hours later, he was found dead in his ransacked sitting room, having been stabbed, repeatedly struck on the head and wounded with a crossbow arrow. More than 21 years later, no one has ever been arrested. This week, we examine the investigation into Shaun’s murder, the rumours surrounding his business dealings and the theories linking his death to organised crime...and possibly to another unsolved disappearance in Donegal. This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O’Reilly. Sources: An Garda Síochána — Murder of Shaun Duffy, Meenacross, Co. Donegal, 29 January 2005 RTÉ News — Taxi examined in Donegal death case RTÉ News — Appeal on 21st anniversary of Donegal man’s murder The Irish Times — Priest asks killers to come forward The Irish Times — Appeal for information over Donegal murder 21 years ago The Irish Times — Gun ownership in Ireland Irish Independent — Paradise lost as Dungloe reels from grisly murder Irish Independent — Donegal cold case: Gardaí hope DNA technology may bring Shaun Duffy’s killers to justice Belfast Telegraph via PressReader — “He was cold and I felt for a pulse but I couldn’t get one” Donegal Live — Meenacross murder mystery: 20 years on from the killing of Shaun Duffy Donegal Live — Detectives to probe possible Garda involvement in Shaun Duffy case Donegal Live — Gardaí believe a number of people have yet to come forward Donegal Daily — Detectives to probe Garda involvement in Shaun Duffy murder case Donegal Democrat — Family of man murdered seven years ago still have no answers Highland Radio — Gardaí renew appeal on 21st anniversary of Shaun Duffy murder Limerick Live — Fresh appeal marks 21 years since unsolved murder of Shaun Duffy The Free Library — Tragic Shaun Knew Too Much To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In May 1998, 83-year-old shopkeeper Eddie Fitzmaurice was attacked and left bound in the bedroom above his drapery shop in Bellaghy, where he remained undiscovered for five days. This week we will examine the violent rural robberies that shaped the investigation, the seven innocent members of the travelling community who were targeted during the corrupt Burnfoot operation and why, nearly three decades later, nobody has been charged with Eddie’s murder. Written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey. Research by Karl O’Reilly. Sources: An Garda Síochána: Eddie Fitzmaurice An Garda Síochána: Murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice—2018 Crimecall Appeal An Garda Síochána: Murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice—2023 Crimecall Appeal RTÉ News: A Gentle Sligo Man Whose Cruel Killing Remains Unsolved The Irish Times: Daughter of Eddie Fitzmaurice Wants to Know Who Is Responsible Before She Dies The Journal: Gardaí Renew Appeal on the 24th Anniversary of Eddie’s Murder Irish Examiner: Son Seeks Justice for Slain Father 15 Years On The Irish Times: Seven Arrested over Co Mayo Murder in 1998 Irish Examiner: Tribunal Concludes That Sergeant Planted Gun RTÉ News: Adverse Tribunal Finding on Sergeant John White The Irish Times: Detective Helped Plant Gun at Traveller Site The Irish Times: Man Gets Life for Murder of Elderly Farmer Paud Skehan The Irish Times: Brothers Jailed for Killing Elderly Farmer Paddy Logan Irish Unresolved Mysteries: Eddie Fitzmaurice—Mayo Background: The Morris Tribunal To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the early hours of 11 February 1984, 23-year-old Patrick Nugent was found fatally injured after managing an anniversary party at Bunratty Folk Park. With two damaged cars, conflicting accounts from those who remained and Patrick’s final words, “He clocked me,” his family have spent more than forty years fighting to learn what happened that night. This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O’Reilly. Join Patreon (sign up via desktop to avoid Apple Charges) Sources Forty Years On, the Question Persists: Who ‘Clocked’ Patrick Nugent? – RTÉ Who ‘Clocked’ Patrick Nugent? A Family Still Searches for Answers – The Irish Times The Death of Patrick Nugent – Magill Family Told Report into Investigation of Clare Man’s 1984 Death Will Be Released – The Irish Times Strange, Mysterious Case of Patrick Nugent’s Death Still Shrouded in Subterfuge 40 Years On – Irish Independent Body of Patrick Nugent, Who Died in Unexplained Circumstances in 1984, to Be Exhumed – TheJournal.ie Patrick Nugent Postmortem Completed as Part of New Investigation – TheJournal.ie One Night in Bunratty: Patrick Nugent – Ireland Crimes and Mysteries State Postmortem on Exhumed Remains of Patrick Nugent Completed – The Irish Times Death of Patrick Nugent: Investigation, Bunratty, Co. Clare – An Garda Síochána Renewed Appeal over Patrick Nugent’s Death as Body Is Exhumed – RTÉ Official Terms of Reference for the Patrick Clyne Inquiry – Irish Statute Book Bunratty Castle: History and Restoration – Heritage Ireland To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On 30 November 1997, Galway taxi driver Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy disappeared after accepting one final fare. Her bloodstained taxi, 17 unexplained miles and a series of unidentified witnesses gave Gardaí no shortage of leads, but almost three decades later, nobody has ever been charged with her murder. This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O’Reilly. Sources Murder of Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy — Wikipedia Murder of Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy on 30 November 1997 — An Garda Síochána Crimecall Renewed Appeal: Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy Murder Investigation — An Garda Síochána Gardaí Renew Appeal Over 1997 Murder of Galway Taxi Driver — The Irish Times Gardaí Renew Appeal Over Murder of Taxi Driver in 1997 — RTÉ News Gardaí Renew Appeal for Information on 1997 Murder of Galway Woman — Irish Examiner Convicted Murderer Is Questioned About Taxi Driver Killing — The Irish Times Double Killer Quizzed on Taxi Woman Murder — Irish Independent Family of Murdered Woman Believe Gardaí Talking to the Wrong Man — The Irish Times Inquiry Into Murder Ten Years Ago Still “Live” — The Irish Times Appeal for Witnesses in Galway — The Irish Times Man Jailed for Murder Committed While on Day Release — The Irish Times The Olden Report on the Thomas Murray Case — Department of Justice and Equality DPP v Murray — Court Decision New Leads in 20-Year-Old Murder — Claregalway.info New Lead in Taxi-Driver Murder — Connacht Tribune Cold Case: Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy — Radio Espial To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we’re discussing the 1971 disappearance, and presumed murder, of 19-year-old Una Lynskey. We'll examine the deeply flawed Garda investigation that followed, and the devastating chain of events that left another man dead and two others wrongfully convicted. More than 50 years later, what happened to Una on Porterstown Lane remains unsolved. Sources Fresh Appeal for Information on 1971 Murders of Una Lynskey and Martin Kerrigan An Garda Síochána Public Appeal and Serious Crime Review of the Murders of Una Lynskey and Martin Kerrigan Gardaí Carrying Out Full Reviews of 1971 Murders of Una Lynskey and Martin Kerrigan Cold Case Review into 1971 Meath Murder Cases Fresh Appeal Issued for Information over Murders of Man and Woman in 1971 Una Lynskey Cold Case Review May Raise More Questions for Gardaí Than Deliver Answers A Community That Never Healed After the Gravest of Injustices 40 Years Waiting to Clear His Name Martin Conmey Walks the Long, Hard Road to Justice DPP v Martin Conmey (No. 3) Conmey Manslaughter Conviction Declared a Miscarriage of Justice Conmey Conviction Was a “Miscarriage of Justice” State Apologises to Man Jailed in Miscarriage of Justice Drew Harris Apologises to Man Wrongly Convicted of Woman’s Manslaughter 50 Years Ago Garda Commissioner Issues Written Apology to Man Wrongly Convicted of 1971 Killing of Una Lynskey Commissioner Offers Apology to Former Murder Accused Garda Needs to Come Clean About the “Heavy Gang” ICCL Expresses Concern at Internal Investigation into Alleged Garda Human-Rights Violations Una Lynskey Case to Feature on Ground-Breaking Crimes and Confessions Series Shocking Documentary Explores Meath Man’s Wrongful Conviction Crimes and Confessions — RTÉ Player Who Killed Una Lynskey? A True Story of Murder, Vigilante Justice and the Garda “Heavy Gang” by Mick Clifford Mick Clifford: “They Were Convinced They Knew What Had Happened to Una and Who Was Responsible” Una Lynskey Disappeared as She Walked Home from Work. What Happened Next? Who Killed Una Lynskey? by Mick Clifford — Garda Heavy Gang Under the Spotlight Book Review: Clifford Is Unflinching in His Takedown of Garda Procedure Group Migration by Small Farmers from the West to the East — A Personal Reflection Where No One Can Hear You Scream: Murder and Assault in the Wicklow Mountains by Sarah McInerney To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In May 1988, 25-year-old Priscilla Clarke disappeared after reportedly setting out on horseback near the Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow. This episode examines the official theory that she drowned in the River Dargle, the unanswered questions surrounding that day, and her family’s decades-long fight to find Priscilla, and ensure that Ireland’s unidentified dead are treated with dignity. This episode was researched, written and hosted by Jenny Claffey. Sources: An Garda Síochána — Priscilla Clarke Missing Person Profile The Journal — The Injustice in the Search for Missing Woman Priscilla Clarke Missing Irish People — Priscilla Clarke, Co. Wicklow The Irish Times — Exhume Body, Say Family of Missing Woman RTÉ Radio 1 — The Disappearance of Priscilla Clarke RTÉ Prime Time — 22 Bodies: Identifying Ireland’s Anonymous Dead Irish Examiner — Sister of Missing Priscilla Clarke Fears She May Lie in an Unmarked Grave Irish Examiner — Handling of Unidentified Human Remains Shows “Lack of Dignity” RTÉ Prime Time — Details Released on Unidentified Remains Are Only the Beginning TheJournal.ie — “1980s Ireland was a different world”: The injustice in the search for missing woman Priscilla Clarke Irish Independent — New probe into disappearance of Priscilla Irish Independent — Gardaí to begin ‘cold case’ probe into mystery of missing nanny Irish Examiner — Six unidentified remains in two graves in Wexford cemetery, says campaigner To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we’re discussing the disappearance and suspected murders of William Maughan and his pregnant girlfriend, Anastasija “Anna” Varslavane. In April 2015, the couple were preparing to leave Gormanston and move back to William’s family home in Tallaght before their first child was born. Minutes before they were due to be collected, Anna made a final phone call in which she was reportedly heard calling for help. Neither she nor William was ever seen again. We look at the gangland murder Gardaí believe may have led to their deaths, the suspected involvement of Cornelius Price, the intimidation faced by William’s family and the continuing search for the couple’s remains. Written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey with research by Karl O’Reilly. Sources The sinister disappearance of Willie Maughan and pregnant Ana Varslavane Renewed appeal for missing couple | Anglo Celt Update – Disappearance and Murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane - Garda New searches as part of probe into murders of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane Family claims gang members killed missing couple – The Irish Times Drogheda feud gang back controlling drugs trade after death of rival Cornelius Price | Crime World Notorious Irish gangland figure Cornelius Price dies in UK Mother of Keane Mulready-Woods tells court of impact of teenager’s ‘brutal, tragic and horrifying’ murder – The Irish Times Gangland figure held over assumed murder of couple five years ago William Maughan and partner were 'discarded like a bag of rubbish', says father Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane have stood down search operation | Meath Chronicle Murder investigation after Balbriggan shooting To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21-year-old Paul Quinn was lured to a farm shed on the Monaghan-Armagh border in October 2007 and beaten to death in one of the most shocking killings in modern Irish history. This week we cover the details of the case, the allegations of IRA involvement, the politics that surrounded the investigation, and wh, despite 23 arrests and almost two decades of enquiries, the Quinn family still have not seen justice. Hosted, written & produced by Jenny Claffey with research by Karl O'Reilly. Sources: BBC Spotlight - The Murder of Paul Quinn Quinn friend tells of final moments Man in Ireland arrested over killing linked to Provisional IRA Top Provos blamed for savage murder | Irish Independent The 2007 killing of Paul Quinn: A timeline of the investigation and the political fallout Provos still getting away with murder and with a barrage of shamfaced lies To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 2019, 15-year-old French-Irish teenager Nóra Quoirin disappeared from a rainforest resort in Malaysia while on holiday with her family. What followed was a devastating search, a disputed investigation, and a family’s fight to challenge the idea that their vulnerable daughter simply wandered into the jungle alone. This episode was written, produced and hosted by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O'Reilly Sources Teenager Disappears Into Jungle at Night While on Vacation with Family | Nora Quoirin Case Analysis — YouTube Nóra Quoirin: Cause of death not yet established — RTÉ What happened to Nora Quoirin? — The Week Nóra Quoirin’s family sue Malaysian holiday resort — IrishCentral Holoprosencephaly — NCBI / PMC Malaysia says no one involved in death of British teen Nora Quoirin in resort — The Standard The mysterious death of Nora Quoirin — The ASEAN Post Defence filed in civil suit about Nóra Quoirin’s disappearance and death — Changing Times Father says he heard “muffled noise” before teen girl vanished in Malaysia jungle — CBS News No foreign DNA found in or on body, govt chemist testifies in Nora Anne Quoirin inquest — Malay Mail A year after Nóra Quoirin’s body was found, her parents still believe she was abducted — The Irish Times Malaysian judge overturns inquest verdict of misadventure in the death of teenager Nóra Quoirin — The Irish News Nora Anne’s parents withdraw suit against resort operator — Free Malaysia Today Nóra Quoirin’s parents say Malaysia has thwarted French inquiry into her death — Changing Times To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1973, seven-year-old John Horgan was murdered by his teenage neighbour in one of the most disturbing crimes in Irish history. This episode looks at the killing, the occult and religious imagery surrounding it, and the question of why the case seemed to almost disappear from public memory. It is a story about a child’s murder, but also about Catholic Ireland, secrecy, respectability, and the silence that followed. This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey. Research by Karl O'Reilly. Sources The Boy In The Attic by David Malone The Devil Is In The Detail Kidnapped child was murdered in satanic rite Murder in suburbia The Satanic Murder Ireland Forgot Coroner hears evidence of violent death of boy in 1973 Public servant and pillar of the church… To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1992, Grace Livingstone was murdered inside her home in Malahide, Dublin, but the investigation soon became almost as controversial as the crime itself. With a husband under suspicion, an unidentified young man seen near the house, and a possible link to Revenue investigations into oil smuggling and IRA-linked crime, this is one of Ireland’s most frustrating unsolved cases. Presented, written and produced by Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O'Reilly. Sources: Unsolved Crimes: How Grace Livingstone's killer got away with murder Minister and AG face court action over Livingstone murder inquiry The Brutal Murder of Grace Livingstone: A Cold Case That Destroyed a Family's Faith in Justice | True Crime Write-Ups ‘Very slim’ chance man killed wife Sergeant deliberately misled gardaí, court hears. Inside Slab Murphy's multi-million euro, cross-border smuggling empire Livingstone damages case is settled. RTE.ie Minister and AG face court action over Livingstone murder inquiry To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author and crime journalist Barry Cummins to discuss his new book, Buried Secrets, the definitive account of the murder of Tina Satchwell. Barry takes us inside the case that haunted Ireland for six and a half years, from Tina’s disappearance in Youghal, how he came to be the first journalist invited into Richard Satchwell’s home, sitting, unbeknownst to him, metres away from Tina Satchwell’s remains. Buy Buried Secrets here To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1940, Mary “Moll” McCarthy was found shot dead in a field in rural Tipperary. Within months, Harry Gleeson, the farm labourer who reported her body to Gardaí, was convicted and hanged for her murder. Decades later, the Irish State admitted his conviction was unsafe, leaving behind the story of two victims, one unsolved murder, and a community shaped by silence. Written and hosted by Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly. Source Time to right injustice that cost two lives 73 years ago | Irish Independent Ireland's most infamous murder: 11 facts about the killing of Moll McCarthy and execution of innocent man Harry Gleeson Prime Time - Hanged Man Scannal tells the story of Harry Gleeson - Tipperary Live Harry Gleeson: A pardoned man finally laid to rest Leaving Mountjoy, 83 years on: Harry Gleeson's remains are brought home Hanged After a Trial He Couldn’t Understand, and Pardoned 136 Years Later - The New York Times Two men executed in Ireland 1883 given presidential pardon History: The story of Harry Gleeson and Moll McCarthy - Tipperary Live Murder at Marlhill, New Inn, Tipperary « Thurles Information. To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anne Devlin was a woman long remembered as a loyal housekeeper to an infamous revolutionary, when she was really a courier, conspirator and trusted rebel operative. In this episode, we look at Anne’s role in Robert Emmet’s uprising, the women who helped keep the revolution moving in secret, and the brutal price she paid for refusing to talk. Written and hosted by Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly. Sources Anne Devlin - Infinite Women Marriage, Decline and Death - Anne Devlin The Rebellion of 1803. NGA.ie - Graves - 1803 - Anne Devlin Anne Devlin: The Woman Behind the Myth Regency History Guide to the History of Ireland Devlin, Anne | Dictionary of Irish Biography Michael Collins’s women: spies, couriers and mothers – The Irish Times On This Day: Irish patriot Robert Emmet executed in Dublin in 1803 Is this the face of Ireland’s lost patriot Robert Emmet? – The Irish Times To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25-year-old Honour Bright was found shot and killed in Ticknock in June 1925. Despite multiple eyewitnesses placing her in a car with a Doctor and a Garda Superintendent, the two men who would be charged and tried for her murder were acquitted by a Dublin jury in 1926. Honour was a single mother, and likely turned to sex work to support herself and pay for her son's foster care. After the trial, the media used her story as a way to scare young women who were prone to becoming "wayward", rather than focusing on the fact that her killer roamed free. Links On a quiet South Dublin road, a plaque serves as a reminder of a long unsolved murderDeath, Danger, and Decadence in 1920s Dublin: The Murder of Honor BrightAn Honour Killing Clodagh Finn: Restoring some honour to Honour Bright, 100 years onThe Murder of Lily O'Neill, known as Honor Bright, in 1925 – The Wild Geese To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we’re looking at the case of Annie Walsh, the last woman ever executed in Ireland. Convicted of murdering her husband in 1925, her story is often reduced to a scandalous love triangle, but there’s far more going on beneath the surface. Annie wasn’t the only woman sentenced to death in Ireland, she was just one of the very few who wasn’t spared. So in this episode, we’re breaking down the murder, the trial, and the bigger question of why Annie Walsh was hanged, when so many other women weren’t. Episode written & narrated by me, researched by Karl O'Reilly https://archive.is/EYYc7#selection-4643.110-4647.148 Women and the death penalty in Ireland Annie Walsh and Michael Talbot for the Murder of Annie’s Husband – Capital Punishment UK Limerick woman and alleged poisoner was the last woman in Ireland sentenced to burning Full article: Crime in the nineteenth-century Irish home When loss of liberty is extended long after leaving a prison cell Gender and Punishment in Ireland: Women, Murder and the Death Penalty, 1922-1964 – Estudios Irlandeses Limerick woman and alleged poisoner was the last woman in Ireland sentenced to burning Prison mugshot of Elizabeth Buchanan on transfer to Grangegorman Female... | Download Scientific Diagram Donnybrook When loss of liberty is extended long after leaving a prison cell The very strange tale of the O'Leary family murder | Southern Star Full article: Crime in the nineteenth-century Irish home Gender and Punishment in Ireland: Women, Murder and the Death Penalty, 1922-1964 – Estudios Irlandeses To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Burke and Hare are two of the most infamous serial killers in history, but they weren’t typical murderers. In 1828, Edinburgh, they killed at least 16 people and sold their bodies to medical schools in a booming underground body trade. This episode explores the real story behind the murders, the anatomy trade, and how they were finally caught. This episode was written & hosted by me, Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly. Links Fever & Famine 1817-18 – In The News | Co. Tyrone People From The Past. 21 May 1947 - GRIM MURDER PARTNERSHIP HELPED MAKE EDINBURGH'S MEDICAL FAME - Trove The Burke and Hare murders Life in Ulster in the 1800s The Perpetrators, Burke and Hare The Story of Burke and Hare - Edinburgh. The William Burke Museum | The Cadies & Witchery Tours Bodies and bureaucracy: The demise of the body snatchers in 19th century Britain - Philp - 2022 - The Anatomical Record - Wiley Online Library Burke and Hare: The body snatchers - BBC Bitesize Procuring Corpses: The English Anatomy Inspectorate, 1842 to 1858 - PMC The gruesome true story of the bodysnatchers who robbed graves and resorted to murder in 18th-century Britain The untold story of serial killer William Burke's wife and her mysterious disappearance from Glasgow Pull factors affecting immigrants - Immigration to Scotland 1830s-1939 - National 5 History Revision - BBC Bitesize Irish immigration to Scotland An immigrant Irish contingent in the crowd at the execution of William Burke in Edinburgh in 1829 - Ken Donaldson, Christopher Henry, 2025 Who were Burke & Hare? Edinburgh’s Infamous “Body Snatchers" Burke and Hare: Two Edinburgh Murderers - geriwalton.com Body Snatchers | The London Dungeon To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Irish Fenian bombing in Victorian London led to mass panic, a controversial trial, and the execution of Michael Barrett., who would become the last man hanged in Britain. Join Patreon for ad-free episodes & Wednesday Deep Dives Further Reading / Sources "The Irish invasion": how the Irish Famine changed Scotland Irish immigration to Scotland t18680406-412 | The Proceedings of the Old Bailey https://www.theirishstory.com/category/history/irish-history/ https://www.irishdemocrat.co.uk/features/michael-barrett/ Executed men remembered in London | An Phoblacht Michael Barrett (1841-1868) - The forgotten Fenian from Fermanagh: By Fr Joe McVeigh | An Phoblacht Irish Republicanism in Scotland, 1858–1916: Fenians in exile – History Ireland Michael Barrett: a Fenian remembered Barrett, Michael | Dictionary of Irish Biography On This Day: The Clerkenwell Outrage, 13th December, 1867 – Turbulent Isles 150 years ago today, a Fenian became the last person to be publicly executed in England Burke, Ricard O'Sullivan | Dictionary of Irish Biography The Times Report of the Last Public Hanging in England To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! To celebrate, I thought I'd rerelease an episode from 2024 when we did a series on Haunted Ireland. This episode covers some spooky, dark and haunting True Crime Cases from Ireland's Victorian era. Enjoy! To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Christmas Day 1929, postman Larry Griffin rode into the village of Stradbally to deliver the mail and vanished. His bike was found abandoned the next morning, but his body was never recovered. Nearly a century later, the disappearance of Ireland’s “missing postman” remains unsolved. Sources Mystery still surrounds 1929 disappearance of Co Waterford postman The strange case of the country postman who vanished one Christmas Day CSÍ The Missing Postman Part One The missing postman | Irish Independent Remembering The Missing Postman - The Munster Express The Case Of The Missing Postman | Liveline - RTÉ Radio 1 To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kyran Durnin was reported missing in 2024, but investigators later discovered he had not been seen since 2022, despite prior contact with child protection services. How does a child known to the system disappear for over two years without detection? Links Kyran: The Lost Boy Drogheda Mum pleads with her missing daughter to get in touch Man questioned in Kyran Durnin murder case found dead Drogheda boy may have been killed over two years ago - gardaí Kyran Durnin: Search ends in 'extraordinary' missing child case | School ‘was told missing pupil Kyran Durnin was in hospital with Covid-19’ How the trail on missing Kyran Durnin ran cold after May 2022 Woman questioned by gardai over disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin returns to Ireland - Irish Mirror https://archive.is/ME6pS#selection-4972.2-5061.91 Tusla chief says no referrals of concern made about Kryan Durnin from 2022-24 | BreakingNews Exclusive: Stories of two key witnesses in Kyran Durnin case at odds Daniel Aruebose gardai hone in on injury 'before death' in new probe revelations after 2 suspects quizzed on bruising To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alpho O'Reilly helped shape Irish television from day one, designing iconic RTÉ productions — and then, in 1996, he vanished without a trace. Decades later, his name resurfaced in probate records tied to a €500,000 estate, raising unsettling questions about why his disappearance was met with such silence. Links Former RTE man missing A fresh twist in the mysterious tale of Alpho O'Reilly 1553DMIRL - Alpho O'Reilly Alpho O’Reilly (Dublin) Disappearance of Alpho O’Reilly | Ireland’s Unsolved Mystery (E77) To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this bonus episode, we investigate the renewed forensic search on the Kildare-Wicklow border, exploring whether "credible new information" can finally solve the decades-old murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard. To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a re-release from an episode originally published in April 2024. Since this episode originally aired, there have been no significant updates to Trevor Deely's case, despite a new appeal made by the Deelys & Gardaí on the 25th Anniversary of his disappearance last December. Missing Person Trevor Deely Trevor Deely Age Progression Missing Persons Helpline Donations National Missing Persons Helpline Missing Persons Unit Garda Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content Follow me on Instagram Follow Red Room on Instagram To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lisa Dorrian vanished from County Down over twenty years ago, and what followed has been described by police and her family as a “wall of silence,” with paramilitary allegations complicating the search for answers ever since. Sources: PSNI official missing person profile (psni.police.uk) Lisa Dorrian: Police release unseen CCTV footage 20 years on from disappearance Renewed appeal issued on 20th anniversary of Lisa Dorrian's murder | Newstalk Graffiti identifies suspect in Dorrian murder case 'I know where Lisa's body is buried,' Man arrested on suspicion of murder is released 'We just want our daughter's body back' https://archive.is/unjBV#selection-3767.17-3771.82 Lisa Dorrian CCTV EXCLUSIVE: FORMER BOYFRIEND OF LISA DORRIAN Drugs, guns and the rule of pure fear | Irish Independent https://archive.is/JtUr3#selection-3159.0-3163.197 THE LOST WEEKEND CCTV footage of Lisa Dorrian released on 20th anniversary Graffiti identifies suspect in Dorrian murder case? Timeline: The disappearance of Lisa Dorrian - BBC News To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A thirteen-year-old boy vanishes on a ten-minute walk to school, and nearly forty years later, Philip Cairns’ disappearance remains one of Ireland’s most unsettling missing persons cases. Sign up to Patreon HERE Links 29 years on: The unsolved mystery of 13-year-old Philip Cairns Gardaí: Paedophile may have killed Philip Cairns https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30409915.html https://archive.is/4ER8z https://archive.is/fHR0e Never found: Schoolboy Philip Cairns went missing 30 years ago today March marks 30 years since Philip Cairns disappeared Interview with Emma McMemamy with Nicola Tallant October 2021 https://archive.is/UJgba Gardaí: Paedophile may have killed Philip Cairns https://archive.is/2TlBN DJ put away for 10 years over abuse of girls in home | Irish Independent RTEs Solved and Unsolved Convicted Paedophile Eamon Cooke Knew Jimmy Savile | Hotpress. To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An investigation into the 2017 disappearance of Tina Satchwell and the six-year deception by her husband, Richard, that ended with a shocking discovery under the stairs of their family home. Join Patreon for FREE here Links: Tina Satchwell case: A timeline of the investigation into her disappearance – The Irish Times. Senior officer can't answer why invasive search was not carried out of Richard Satchwell's house Garda describes searching 'untidy' Satchwell home as jury shown photos inside Youghal house | Cork Beo The Disturbing Case of Tina Satchwell [True Crime Documentary] The Trial of Richard Satchwell | Original Documentary Richard Satchwell trial hears gardaí in Youghal became increasingly suspicious during search for Tina Satchwell. Tina Satchwell: ‘Funny, bubbly and independent. She was kind and considerate’. Truck driver Richard Satchwell jailed for murdering wife Tina after her remains were found under stairs | UK News. The Tina Dingivan Story - A Tragic Case That Shook Ireland The Murder of Tina Satchwell: Timeline, Trial & Richard's Media Interviews Tina Satchwell case: Man (50s) rearrested as remains found at Cork house after Garda search Tina Satchwell: Major breakthrough in search for missing woman as Gardaí find human remains at her home - Irish Mirror Tina Satchwell mystery: How does a wife and sister vanish into thin air? - Extra.ie Family 'confused' at husband's claims about wife now missing four months | Irish Independent Tina Satchwell: Husband Richard, key events & everything we know after she vanished four years ago | RSVP Live Comment: Disappearance of Tina Satchwell shouldn't be turned into a game | Irish Independent Prison sentence and fine for a Fermoy window fitter | Irish Independent Richard Satchwell found guilty of murdering wife Tina in 2017 To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A 19-year-old single mother vanishes after a night out in rural Wexford — and nearly three decades later, Fiona Sinnott’s disappearance remains one of Ireland’s most disturbing and unresolved murder investigations. Sign up for Patreon here Instagram Investigation into the Disappearance and Murder of Fiona Sinnott in February 1998 - Garda Links Fiona Sinnott search: Family’s hope turns to disappointment as gardaí conclude excavation – The Irish Times The disappearance of Fiona Sinnott : r/UnresolvedMysteries Murder case update as Gardai probing mystery 1998 disappearance of Irish mum, 19, launch new open ground search Murder case update as Gardai probing mystery 1998 disappearance of Irish mum, 19, launch new open ground search Fiona Sinnott's family: ‘We know who murdered Fiona’ Fiona Sinnott documentary indicates she was victim of abuse up to six months into pregnancy Ex-boyfriend of missing Fiona sentenced to three months in prison Carroll jailed for threatening cousin | Irish Independent To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In July 1998, 18-year-old Deirdre Jacob vanished without a trace on her short walk home in Newbridge, County Kildare — a disappearance that remains one of Ireland’s most baffling unsolved cases. Sources DPP directs no charges following fresh inquiry into 1998 Deirdre Jacob murder – The Irish Times 'The main thing is to have her return to us' — family of Newbridge woman Deirdre Jacob make appeal on anniversary of disappearance - News - Laois Nationalist What is known about what happened to Deirdre Jacob? ‘Was she being watched?’ – the questions that haunt Deirdre Jacob’s family 25 years after her disappearance | Irish Independent Family of missing woman Deirdre Jacob issue appeal on 27th anniversary of her disappearance - Limerick Live Murderer who evaded justice for 20 years dies serving life term Murders suspect Larry Murphy released - BBC News To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On January 3rd, 1993, Imelda Keenan would leave her small apartment to collect her social welfare. The walk was a short one, only 7 minutes according to Google Maps. Before she left she made her fiance, Mark, a cup of tea. She put her makeup on and headed out the door, she would never return. Imelda's Family are certain that their beloved little sister was abducted and murdered; however, her case has never been investigated as one. This case was originally uploaded on May 6th 2024 Resources for Imelda's Case Imelda Keenan - Gardaí Imelda Keenan, Murdered Or Missing ? Help Us Uncover The Truth ! To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we look at the disappearance of 17-year-old Ciara Breen, who vanished from her Dundalk home in 1997 in a case that remains unsolved to this day. Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards Here Links/Sources Renewed Appeal: Ciara Breen missing since the 13/2/97 - Garda Gardaí renew appeal for Ciara Breen missing since 1997 Dundalk missing girl Ciara Breen focus of TG4 documentary - Louth Live Mother of missing teenager Ciara Breen dies – The Irish Times Former garda investigating Ciara Breen’s disappearance admits he 'apologises to her for not finding her' - Irish Mirror Online Former detective believes Ciara Breen remains could still be found in bog searched by gardaí Ciara Breen: Irish police begin search for girl missing since 1997 - BBC News Chief suspect in murder of missing teenager Ciara Breen dies in Garda custody | Irish Independent Missing By Barry Cummins To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we look at the disappearance of 33-year-old mother of seven Barbara Walsh, who vanished without trace from her home in the remote Connemara Gaeltacht after a late-night party in June 1985. Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards Here Links/Sources 4066DFIRL - Barbara Walsh ‘I don’t think she left. I think something happened to her that night’ – family of missing mum Barbara Walsh from Connemara pleads for information 36 years on | Irish Independent People in community can unlock 36 year mystery of missing woman, gardaí say CARNA DISAPPEARANCE: What Happened Missing BARBARA WALSH? To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we look at the disappearance of 25-year-old Fiona Pender from Tullamore, a young woman seven months pregnant who vanished without a trace in 1996. Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards Here Links/Sources Fiona Pender - Garda Disappearance of Fiona Pender cast shadow over home town Searches under way as Fiona Pender disappearance reclassified as murder https://archive.is/9Vom2 Homicide is a leading cause of death for pregnant women in US - PubMed 15 years since disappearance of Fiona Pender - Offaly Live John Thompson: Chief suspect in Fiona Pender disappearance didn’t get a cent in compo claim - SundayWorld.com Huge new 'open ground' search as case of missing Fiona Pender who vanished while 7 months pregnant upgraded to murder | The Irish Sun Could the disappearance of Fiona Pender finally be solved? – The Irish Times Fiona Pender suspect 'misled' witness about 'burial site' | Irish Independent Fiona Pender case has a suspect and a motive but no justice https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/irish-daily-mail/20250531/281878714305961?srsltid=AfmBOoq4y-8jAAwBmeYkCN9XfKwuJNztzNHcnz1KvzMFyhLXMEGlA3gN Partner of Fiona Pender case suspect gave info | Irish Independent Missing woman's boyfriend is critical of gardai over arrests To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we’re looking at the disappearance of Sandra Collins, a 28-year-old woman from Killala, Co Mayo, whose 2000 case was later upgraded to murder but remains unsolved. Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards Here Links/Sources Murder Investigation – Sandra Collins – killala Co. Mayo - Garda Episode 9: Sandra Collins | The Missing | Series 5 Missing woman's family do not believe she was pregnant when she vanished New hope for missing Mayo woman Sandra Collins' family after anonymous tip-off - SundayWorld.com The disappearance of Irish Woman Sandra Collins who disappeared 20 years ago this month : r/UnresolvedMysteries Brother of pregnant murder victim, who vanished 24 years ago, pleads for her remains so family can bury her - Irish Mirror Online Mayo woman was pregnant when she disappeared, murder trial hears Person: Martin Earley Inquest into pregnant Sandra Collins' murder could call chief suspect who has returned to Ireland as family make plea | The Irish Sun https://www.broadsheet.ie/2016/03/16/the-search-for-sandra-collins To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we’re looking at the disappearance of 39-year-old Eva Brennan, who vanished from Terenure in July 1993, and why her case never received the attention it deserved. Joing Patreon to Support The Show Links Eva Brennan - Garda 'One of the forgotten': Family frustration over missing woman's case https://archive.is/gJ28i Serial killer theory gains ground Eva Brennan | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom Eva Brennan | Unsolved Ireland Eva's family still grieve nine years later Unanswered: Eva Brennan — UCC Express To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we look at the 2003 disappearance of 36-year-old Claire Boylan, and how her case became one of the many in Ireland that seemed to vanish from public view almost as quickly as she did. Links Claire Boylan - Garda Family appeal to missing woman Family of missing woman urge her to make contact The strange disappearance of Claire Boylan : r/UnresolvedMysteries To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
JoJo Dullard, a 21-year-old woman from County Kilkenny, vanished without a trace in 1995 while hitchhiking home, sparking decades of unanswered questions, conspiracy theories, and allegations of a cover-up in one of Ireland’s most haunting missing persons cases. Josephine (Jo Jo) Dullard - Garda Join Patreon here to support the show Links The myth of Ireland’s ‘vanishing triangle’ – The Irish Times ‘Alarm bells should have rung straight away’ Mew lead in search for Josephine Dullard The Indo Daily: Jo Jo Dullard suspect arrest - What we know so far | Irish Independent Kilkenny priest receives anonymous letter after appeal for information on missing JoJo Dullard Ex detective says Jo Jo Dullard murder suspect came across as ‘ordinary family man’ - SundayWorld.com Gardaí investigating Jo Jo Dullard disappearance establish number of ‘promising leads’ Jo Jo Dullard murder probe: how Operation Trace investigated ‘rumours’ that missing woman was buried in shed foundations on land being searched by gardaí | Irish Independent Family of missing Jo Jo Dullard claim her killer has been protected for over 20 years by political connections Ex detective says Jo Jo Dullard murder suspect came across as ‘ordinary family man’ - SundayWorld.com To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How did 37-year-old Esra Uyrun vanish in the early morning of February 2011, on a run for bread and milk, never to be seen again? Her car was found hours later at Bray Head, locked, with her coin purse in the boot but no sign of her. This week, we will trace her last known movements and explore the clues that point to something far more bizarre than a simple disappearance. https://www.garda.ie/en/missing-persons/esra-uyrun.html Sources Family desperate for answers on eighth anniversary of disappearance | Irish Independent Fresh appeal to find Esra | Irish Independent Sister of missing mum Esra Uyrun says 'somebody is out there who knows something' ahead of ninth anniversary | The Irish Sun Missing Esra's car keys found in a takeaway | Irish Independent Sister of missing mum Esra Uyrun says 'somebody is out there who knows something' ahead of ninth anniversary | The Irish Sun https://archive.is/iKbNr Where is Esra Uyrun : r/UnresolvedMysteries Bray locals in show of support as missing woman's family can't travel from UK for 10th anniversary Family desperate for answers on eighth anniversary of disappearance | Irish Independent Shooting incident at Clondalkin, Dublin on the 19/1/08. - Garda Ireland's 'number one' criminal gang targeted as gardaí seize gun 'intended for use' in murder Husband of missing mum Esra plans to leave Ireland for their son's sake | Irish Independent Clondalkin man (38) charged over huge €3.2m cocaine seizure in Dublin granted bail - SundayWorld.com Esra Uyrun–The Missing – Apple Podcasts To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s been over 30 years since Annie McCarrick vanished from her new home in Dublin. After decades of dead ends and misdirection, Gardaí finally arrested a man in connection with her murder in June of this year, only for him to be released the next day, with a property search yielding no results. This week, we examine Annie McCarrick’s 1993 disappearance and explore why, even after all this time, the case remains unsolved. Support the podcast on Patreon Sources: Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under way Murder inquiry launched into disappearance of Annie McCarrick Annie McCarrick 'tried to end secret relationship' with man suspected of her murder - days before vanishing Investigation into disappearance of Annie McCarrick 30 years ago upgraded to murder inquiry Annie McCarrick latest as 'obsessed' businessman chief suspect's ex pals face garda quiz and 'public row' details emerge | The Irish Sun Shattered Lives: Are Gardai about to solve Annie McCarrick murder? https://archive.is/Lx1Sx#selection-4619.0-4623.120 Annie McCarrick latest as 'obsessed' businessman chief suspect's ex pals face garda quiz and 'public row' details emerge | The Irish Sun The Disappearance of Annie McCarrick | Criminal https://archive.is/4z830#selection-1627.0-1627.266 https://presspack.rte.ie/2006/07/04/cracking-crime-12/ Nancy McCarrick: ‘We are confident now, in a way we were not in the past, that Annie’s case will be fully investigated’ – The Irish Times Annie McCarrick case: Man (60s) who was arrested on suspicion of murder released without charge To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A deep dive into the scandal-stacked career of influencer Brittany Dawn, from fitness fraud to faith-based grifts, and how she’s managed to stay afloat through lawsuits, backlash, and a trail of controversy. Links Thousands of customers sign petition complaining about Instagram fitness influencer - Good Morning America Who is Brittany Dawn? The fitness influencer being sued for misleading clients with eating disorders Students Show Off Their 'Ms. Honey Tattoos' They Got In Honor Of The Teachers Who Meant The Most To Them People with eating disorders sought help from a fitness influencer. Some got weight-loss plans, lawsuit says. BuzzFeed News – Christian followers’ backlash This chick is a classic grifter Fitness influencer apologizes after flood of customers call her programs a scam | GMA A YouTuber and fitness influencer said her husband shot her dog instead of taking him to the vet after a vehicle hit him Ask ChatGPT To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An in-depth look at YouTuber, Teal Swan’s rise, from a troubled past to a controversial spiritual leader, and the dark claims that surround her growing empire. This episode was originally aired to Patreon: Sign up to Patreon for a FREE 7 day trial Links The Gateway Podcast on Spotify The Memory Maker | Scamfluencers Inside The Deep End: The Rise of Teal Swan and Her Controversial "Completion Process" Program Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death Teal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard Of Internet Spiritual Guru Teal Swan Says She Isn't a Cult Leader But Has 'The Perfect Recipe For a Cult' Teal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard Of Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death ‘The Deep End’: Why Teal Swan’s Cult of Personality Is Dangerous to Trauma Survivors | by Monika Sudakov | Medium Gizmodo Launches 'The Gateway,' an Investigative Podcast About a Controversial Internet Spiritual Guru Teal Swan's Stance On Suicide - Teal's Blogs The Truth About Cameron : The Complete Interview of Teal Swan's Alleged Childhood Abuser Spiritual Teacher Teal Swan's Ritual Abuse Story Investigated Growing up with Teal Swan - Diana Hansen Ribera - Mormon Stories Ep. 1607 Yes, There Are Women-Led Cults To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we explore how YouTuber Freelee the Banana Girl weaponised veganism to build a harmful cult-like following, spreading dangerous health misinformation and leaving real damage in her wake. Subscribe to Patreon for more Red Room Sources Cancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC News FreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail Online What Is It With Vegan YouTubers and Drama? FreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail Online Blogger Freelee the Banana Girl Drama: Everything to Know Is Raw Till 4 a passing food fad or can it transform your eating habits? The Vegan Diet Bloggers Who Think Periods Are ‘Not Natural’ Cancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC News These Vegan Bloggers Are Calling Heavy Periods "Toxic" — Here's Why That Lie Is So Dangerous Dishing The Dirt on Raw Til 4 Why the ‘30 Bananas a Day Diet’ Is Monkey Business I Was Raw-Till-4 for a Month and Here’s What Happened Vegan YouTube star Freelee slammed for ‘roasting’ teen’s diet | news.com.au Freelee's Diet | Raw Till 4 | Freelee Scams Her Audience?!? | Hypocrite?!? To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jay Mazini rose to fame online by handing out cash and preaching generosity, but behind the scenes, he was running elaborate scams that defrauded his own followers out of millions. This week, we uncover how a viral influencer turned con artist, and how his crimes escalated all the way to kidnapping. Patreon 7 Day Free Trial Links AP News: Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' sentenced Justice.gov: Instagram Influencer Sentenced CoinDesk: Jay Mazini Sentenced for Crypto Fraud CryptoNews: Jay Mazini's Ponzi Scheme(apnews.com, justice.gov, coindesk.com, cryptonews.com) Influencer and Halal Capital founder charged with $8m fraud scheme against Muslim communityThe END of Jay Mazini Jay Mazini Giveaway Scam | Reddit Instagram influencer ‘Jay Mazini’ who swindled millions in crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims sentenced to 7 years in jail To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is an excerpt of a 2025 episode of Red Room called The Zizians: From Rationalism to Radicalism that is hosted over on Patreon. It discusses a 2025 tech-cult known as The Zizians, who are tied to multiple deaths. Their story is a wild mix of ideology, obsession, and deadly consequences. Listen to the full episode here: www.patreon.com/redroompod To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bentinho Massaro is a self-styled spiritual guru with a massive online following and a string of disturbing allegations trailing behind him; from utopian dreams in Sedona to cult accusations and a follower’s tragic death... is this the future of wellness, or just another rebrand of control? Join RED ROOM on Patreon (7 day free trial) Sources/further reading Tech Bro Guru: Inside the Sedona Cult of Bentinho Massaro – Be Scofield Ex-Cult Members Describe Abuse by ‘Monster’ Bentinho Massaro – Be Scofield Be Scofield’s Articles on Cults and Spiritual Abuse A Little Bit Culty Podcast – Bentinho Massaro Part 2 The Mirror Effect – Survivor Accounts and Advocacy Spiritual Guru or Creepy Cult Leader? – Dazed My Journey into the Dark, Hypnotic World of a Millennial Guru – Cult Education Institute Massaro’s Organization Is a Cover to Give Him Everything He Craves – Cult Education Institute Bentinho Massaro – Wikipedia ‘If you die in the process, it doesn’t matter’: the rise of Bentinho Massaro – The Guardian Inside the World of Bentinho Massaro, Instagram’s Cult Leader for the Tech Set – Rolling Stone The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization' Levitating Spiritual Guru Wants to Enlighten the World | Bentinho Massaro Case Analysis To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sherry Shriner was a YouTuber who claimed to fight reptilian overlords...until her online cult was linked to suicide, paranoia, and murder. This is the dark side of digital influence. Sign up to Red Room on Patreon Sources The Devil You Know S02E02 Orgone Warrior | Sherry Shriner True Crime Documentary Tony Russo's Dragged Into the Light TheWrap Grunge cultfacts.com https://www.thedailybeast.com/web/20170803081134/ To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.