TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, domestic abuse and drug addiction

Hello beautiful friends!

This week Emma covers the case of the murder of Derek Benson. Derek's partner Jacqui Noble paid her friend Paul Hopkins to attack and murder Derek in his home in 2000

Jacqui and her daughter suffered years of domestic and sexual abuse at the hands of Derek Benson.

This is part 1 of a 2 part episode

We hope you're all looking after yourselves

As ALWAYS it's FREE PALESTINE

Case begins at 29:15

Episode is available on Go Loud and everywhere else you get your podcasts that you cheat on us with

Link for tickets to the live show: https://laughterlounge.com/products/murder-most-irish-live-thursday-24th-july-2025?_pos=1&_psq=murder&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Link for tickets to the screening of Something Better Change: https://thesugarclub.com/tc-events/something-better-change/

References:

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/i-didnt-know-marie-kilmartin-was-my-mother-at-her-funeral-now-im-on-a-quest-to-find-justice-for-her/a68406076.html?errorCode=0

https://www.rte.ie/news/2004/0221/46538-bensond/

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/killer-kelly-joins-her-dads-murderer-mum-behind-bars/26271694.html

https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts/irelands-most-gruesome-contract-killer-paul-hopkins-walks-free-from-prison/131169079.html

https://www.independent.ie/search?keyword=Derek+benson&daterange=range&datestart=01%2F01%2F2000&dateend=31%2F12%2F2003

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/murder-trial-jury-sent-to-hotel/26017691.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/lawyers-for-woman-who-murdered-ex-partner-plead-for-her-early-release/26017853.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/woman-hired-pub-doorman-to-murder-violent-lover-trial-told/26020144.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30129325.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/murder-accused-tells-of-partner-s-violence-1.970352

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/murder-trial-jury-sent-to-hotel/26017691.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/murder-accused-alleges-years-of-sex-abuse/26016519.html

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/two-face-life-for-murder-of-sadistic-ex-partner/26217939.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/lawyers-for-woman-who-murdered-ex-partner-plead-for-her-early-release/26017853.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/judge-snubs-murder-sentences-appeal-bid/26018539.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/louth/drogheda-news/life-for-woman-who-paid-for-hit/27105998.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/contract-killing-accused-told-gardai-of-prior-plan/26015287.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/louth/drogheda-news/woman-paid-for-hit-on-partner-claim/27105535.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/killer-tried-to-cut-off-head-of-victim/26020468.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/murder-victim-beat-partner-and-made-threats/26020269.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/woman-hired-pub-doorman-to-murder-violent-lover-trial-told/26020144.html

https://mensreapod.com/2024/05/31/137-a-legacy-of-violence-derek-benson/#more-1085

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30129325.html

https://extra.ie/2018/01/06/news/irish-news/jacqui-noble-released-from-prison

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30129505.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/maintopics/person-jacqui-noble_topic-342851.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30129525.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30129691.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/killer-who-knifed-teenage-mum-is-having-baby-in-jail/27991585.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/killer-kelly-joins-her-dads-murderer-mum-behind-bars/26271694.html

https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts/irelands-most-gruesome-contract-killer-paul-hopkins-walks-free-from-prison/131169079.html

Hello beautiful friends!

This week Sarah Jane covers the case of the infamous Northern Bank Robbery. On the 20th of December 2004 £26.5 million pounds was stolen from the headquarters of the Northern Bank in Belfast. To this day there have been no convictions for the robbery and it remains a mystery

Who did it? We don't know (yes we do) (allegedly)

We hope you're all looking after yourselves

As ALWAYS it's FREE PALESTINE

Case begins at 32:11

Our live show is happening on July 24th in The Laughter Lounge and if you would like to come you can buy a ticket here <3 : https://laughterlounge.com/products/murder-most-irish-live-thursday-24th-july-2025?_pos=1&_sid=41aeb740b&_ss=r?variant=50370432368970

See you next week!

Trigger Warnings: Mentions of stalking, obsessive behaviour and arson

Friends!

Two episodes two weeks in a row, can you believe it?

This week is part two of the case of the murder of 36 year old Olivia Dunlea. Olivia was a mother of three who was brutally murdered by her boyfriend of only 6 weeks.

Once again we would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to Olivia's family and friends.

Case begins at 32:15

As always it's Free Palestine

Episode is available on Go Loud and everywhere else you get your podcasts

References:

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-40031993.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/mother-stabbed-before-house-deliberately-set-on-fire/29077006.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/man-in-murder-probe-after-home-fire/29077593.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-in-court-over-murder-of-mum-of-three/29080960.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/fire-tragedy-man-charged-with-murder/29081261.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-silent-as-hes-charged-with-killing-mum-of-three/29082139.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/olivias-family-please-remember-her-as-full-of-love-rather-than-as-a-victim/29084098.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/i-didnt-want-the-kids-to-find-her-so-i-lit-house-on-fire-murder-accused/30293653.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-37-admits-killing-mum-of-three/30291149.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/murder-accused-told-gardai-he-stabbed-woman-at-the-back-of-the-neck-before-setting-her-home-on-fire/30296169.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/texts-between-victim-and-murder-accused-were-good-natured-court-told/30299407.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-37-jailed-for-life-for-murder-of-olivia-dunlea/30315079.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-given-life-for-murdering-olivia/30316457.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-37-sentenced-to-seven-years-for-arson-on-olivia-dunleas-home-following-murder-conviction/30365730.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-who-murdered-mum-of-three-and-set-fire-to-her-home-appeals-his-conviction/34115831.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-jailed-for-murder-of-mum-of-three-wins-appeal-against-conviction/34288759.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-told-gardai-he-snapped-and-stuck-knife-into-girlfriend-a-number-of-times-trial-hears/35722216.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/murder-accused-admits-girlfriend-asked-what-about-my-kids-before-he-stabbed-her-in-the-neck/35752021.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/jury-ask-to-see-videos-of-murder-accused-showing-gardai-how-he-stabbed-girlfriend/35779160.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/stabbed-mother-of-three-alive-when-her-home-was-set-ablaze/36967364.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/we-got-a-life-sentence-tragic-olivias-family/37025295.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/olivias-murderer-got-a-jail-term-but-we-got-a-life-sentence-family-of-woman-still-alive-when-killer-boyfriend-set-fire-to-her-home/37025717.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fury-over-compassionate-prison-release-for-killer-who-knifed-mum-of-three/38496628.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/mother-relieved-as-daughters-murderer-loses-appeal/39034889.html

https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/murder-and-mayhem-the-life-and-times-of-a-state-pathologist/39603000.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-40031993.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20223268.html

https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/family-oliva-dunlea-make-heartbreaking-31101979

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-in-court-over-murder-of-mum-of-three/29080960.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-in-court-over-murder-of-mum-of-three/29080960.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/mother-relieved-as-daughters-murderer-loses-appeal/39034889.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/the-key-should-be-thrown-away-family-of-olivia-dunlea-as-court-reserves-ruling-of-man-convicted-of-her-murder/38757127.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fury-over-compassionate-prison-release-for-killer-who-knifed-mum-of-three/38496628.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/where-is-the-justice-he-took-her-life-family-of-murdered-mum-outraged-at-killers-prison-leave-to-visit-grave/38494443.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/the-key-should-be-thrown-away-hes-a-danger-to-society-heartbroken-family-of-murdered-mum-as-killer-jailed/37022732.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/life-in-jail-for-man-who-stabbed-partner-and-set-fire-to-her-home/37016463.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-who-stabbed-girlfriend-multiple-times-before-setting-fire-to-her-home-jailed-for-life/37015568.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-stabbed-girlfriend-to-death-because-he-didnt-want-anyone-else-to-have-her-court-hears/35771722.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/i-didnt-want-the-kids-to-find-her-so-i-lit-house-on-fire-murder-accused/30293653.html

https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/play/?pid=6369550809112&title=Olivia%20Dunlea&series=Marú%20inár%20Measc&genre=Faisneis&pcode=695076

Trigger Warnings: Mentions of stalking, obsessive behaviour and arson

You're not gonna believe this, lads but we're BACK!

This week Emma covers the case of the murder of 36 year old Olivia Dunlea. Olivia was a mother of three who was brutally murdered by her boyfriend of only 6 weeks.

This is part one of a two part episode that will conclude next next.

We would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Olivia Dunlea

Case begins at 25:50

As always it's Free Palestine

Picture 1: Olivia Dunlea

Picture 2: Olivia's Mother Ann with Olivia's sisters Anne and Amanda

Episode is available on Go Loud and everywhere else you get your podcasts

References:

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/mother-stabbed-before-house-deliberately-set-on-fire/29077006.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/man-in-murder-probe-after-home-fire/29077593.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-in-court-over-murder-of-mum-of-three/29080960.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/fire-tragedy-man-charged-with-murder/29081261.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-silent-as-hes-charged-with-killing-mum-of-three/29082139.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/olivias-family-please-remember-her-as-full-of-love-rather-than-as-a-victim/29084098.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/i-didnt-want-the-kids-to-find-her-so-i-lit-house-on-fire-murder-accused/30293653.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-37-admits-killing-mum-of-three/30291149.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/murder-accused-told-gardai-he-stabbed-woman-at-the-back-of-the-neck-before-setting-her-home-on-fire/30296169.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/texts-between-victim-and-murder-accused-were-good-natured-court-told/30299407.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-37-jailed-for-life-for-murder-of-olivia-dunlea/30315079.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-given-life-for-murdering-olivia/30316457.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-37-sentenced-to-seven-years-for-arson-on-olivia-dunleas-home-following-murder-conviction/30365730.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-who-murdered-mum-of-three-and-set-fire-to-her-home-appeals-his-conviction/34115831.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-jailed-for-murder-of-mum-of-three-wins-appeal-against-conviction/34288759.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-told-gardai-he-snapped-and-stuck-knife-into-girlfriend-a-number-of-times-trial-hears/35722216.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/murder-accused-admits-girlfriend-asked-what-about-my-kids-before-he-stabbed-her-in-the-neck/35752021.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/jury-ask-to-see-videos-of-murder-accused-showing-gardai-how-he-stabbed-girlfriend/35779160.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/stabbed-mother-of-three-alive-when-her-home-was-set-ablaze/36967364.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/we-got-a-life-sentence-tragic-olivias-family/37025295.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/olivias-murderer-got-a-jail-term-but-we-got-a-life-sentence-family-of-woman-still-alive-when-killer-boyfriend-set-fire-to-her-home/37025717.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fury-over-compassionate-prison-release-for-killer-who-knifed-mum-of-three/38496628.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/mother-relieved-as-daughters-murderer-loses-appeal/39034889.html

https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/murder-and-mayhem-the-life-and-times-of-a-state-pathologist/39603000.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-40031993.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20223268.html

https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/family-oliva-dunlea-make-heartbreaking-31101979

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-in-court-over-murder-of-mum-of-three/29080960.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-in-court-over-murder-of-mum-of-three/29080960.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/mother-relieved-as-daughters-murderer-loses-appeal/39034889.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/the-key-should-be-thrown-away-family-of-olivia-dunlea-as-court-reserves-ruling-of-man-convicted-of-her-murder/38757127.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fury-over-compassionate-prison-release-for-killer-who-knifed-mum-of-three/38496628.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/where-is-the-justice-he-took-her-life-family-of-murdered-mum-outraged-at-killers-prison-leave-to-visit-grave/38494443.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/the-key-should-be-thrown-away-hes-a-danger-to-society-heartbroken-family-of-murdered-mum-as-killer-jailed/37022732.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/life-in-jail-for-man-who-stabbed-partner-and-set-fire-to-her-home/37016463.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-who-stabbed-girlfriend-multiple-times-before-setting-fire-to-her-home-jailed-for-life/37015568.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-stabbed-girlfriend-to-death-because-he-didnt-want-anyone-else-to-have-her-court-hears/35771722.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/i-didnt-want-the-kids-to-find-her-so-i-lit-house-on-fire-murder-accused/30293653.html

https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/play/?pid=6369550809112&title=Olivia%20Dunlea&series=Marú%20inár%20Measc&genre=Faisneis&pcode=695076

Hello friends!

This week Sarah Jane covers the case of Kitty Carroll. Kitty was murdered in a horrific attack in 1983 in Drogheda. Her killer, Michael Murphy, would go on to kill again.

Case begins at 30:09

We would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Kitty Carroll

As always it's Free Palestine

Picture 1: Kitty Carroll

Episode is available on Go Loud and everywhere else you get your podcasts

Hello friends!

This week Emma covers the disappearance of 28 year old Sandra Collins. Sandra, who lived in the small seaside village of Killala Co. Mayo, was last seen in December of 2000. In 2010 her case was reclassified from a missing persons to murder.

We would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Sandra Collins.

Case begins at 26:27

As always it's Free Palestine

References:

https://www.thejournal.ie/sandra-collins-missing-15-years-2481821-Dec2015/

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/sandra-collins-disappearance-someone-knows-sandras-fate-i-pray-they-dont-take-the-secret-to-their-grave/39362192.html

https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/play/?pid=6306329594112&title=Sandra%20Collins&series=Mar%C3%BA%20in%C3%A1r%20Measc&genre=Faisneis&pcode=626271

https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2023/08/07/brother-of-missing-mayo-woman-sandra-collins-speaks-to-the-missing-podcast/

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/we-know-sandra-was-murdered-we-are-not-out-for-blood-we-just-want-her-body-when-missing-persons-cases-become-murder-inquiries-years-later/a779597174.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/mayo/news/family-of-sandra-collins-appeals-for-justice-almost-25-years-since-her-death-our-lives-were-stolen-from-us/a343719323.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/silent-secret-of-the-mysterious-disappearance-of-sandra-hangs-over-everyone/39361961.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/mayo/news/gardai-renew-appeal-on-23rd-anniversary-of-mayo-womans-murder/a671214129.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/woman-who-helped-in-mr-moonlight-trial-now-bids-to-shed-light-on-case-of-missing-woman-sandra-collins/40333190.html?errorCode=0https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/there-is-a-lot-of-fear-in-the-community-family-appeals-for-information-about-the-disappearance-of-sandra-collins/39864422.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/dad-of-three-to-be-charged-over-murder-of-sandra/28963830.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/missing-anonymous-phonecall-may-finally-help-solve-riddle-of-what-happened-sandra-collins/41641080.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/mayo/news/family-of-sandra-collins-appeals-for-justice-almost-25-years-since-her-death-our-lives-were-stolen-from-us/a343719323.html#https://www.independent.ie/regionals/mayo/news/family-of-sandra-collins-appeals-for-justice-almost-25-years-since-her-death-our-lives-were-stolen-from-us/a343719323.html#

https://extra.ie/2022/05/16/news/missing-woman-sandra-collins

https://www.independent.ie/news/man-freed-in-missing-woman-probe/26805021.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/anonymous-letter-sent-to-dupe-gardai-trial-hears/30294720.html

https://www.facebook.com/groups/147387362603626/

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20348527.html

https://www.broadsheet.ie/2016/03/16/the-search-for-sandra-collins/

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/we-know-sandra-was-murdered-we-are-not-out-for-blood-we-just-want-her-body-when-missing-persons-cases-become-murder-inquiries-years-later/a779597174.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/mayo/news/on-tv-the-truth-always-comes-out-but-it-hasnt-for-us-family-of-missing-sandra-collins-in-emotional-appeal-24-years-after-she-disappeared/a77986291.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/lack-of-evidence-leads-to-acquittal-in-sandra-collins-trial-1.1821935

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/mayo-woman-was-pregnant-when-she-disappeared-murder-trial-hears-1.1787345

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/second-arrest-over-missing-woman-1.873831

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/family-of-woman-missing-since-2000-calls-for-inquest-1.2740997

https://www.thesun.ie/news/14419914/inquest-pregnant-sandra-collins-murder-missing-suspect-plea/

https://www.thesun.ie/news/14608632/missing-sandra-collins-mayo-brother-plea-rte-crimecall/

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/silent-secret-of-the-mysterious-disappearance-of-sandra-hangs-over-everyone/39361961.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20268490.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/sandra-collins-accidentally-fell-into-sea-accused-told-witness-1.1805516

https://www.thejournal.ie/sandra-collins-missing-15-years-2481821-Dec2015/

Trigger Warnings: Elder abuse, mentions of rape, extremely distressing mentions of violence

We're BACK, baby!

This week Emma covers the case of well known and loved brothers, Jack & Thomas Blaine. Jack and Thomas were vulnerable members of the Castlebar community who were targeted and murdered by 26 year old Alan Cawley

We would just like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the Blaine brothers

Case begins at

As always it's Free Palestine

References:

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/blaine-brothers-laid-to-rest-in-castlebar/29420551.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-who-bludgeoned-two-elderly-brothers-to-death-is-jailed-for-life/35968643.html

https://www.mayonews.ie/news/home/1117581/cawley-admits-killing-castlebar-brothers-but-denies-murder.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/man-admits-killing-two-elderly-brothers-in-co-mayo-1.3146913

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/town-says-sad-farewell-to-angel-brothers/29422184.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/alan-cawley-parents-had-got-barring-order-against-their-son-1.3166864

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/frail-blind-and-vulnerable-they-didnt-stand-a-chance-against-thugs/29413081.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/kenny-left-shocked-by-act-of-savagery/29411927.html

https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/play/?pid=6307042099112&title=Jack%20&%20Thomas%20Blaine&series=Mar%C3%BA%20in%C3%A1r%20Measc&genre=Faisneis&pcode=626275https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30797546.html

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30797546.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/he-was-determined-to-kill-someone-cousin-of-elderly-blaine-brothers-condemns-murderer/35970532.htmlhttps://www.galwaybeo.ie/news/ireland-news/irish-pub-owner-found-bloodbath-7152793

https://www.galwaybeo.ie/news/ireland-news/irish-pub-owner-found-bloodbath-7152793

https://www.rte.ie/news/2019/1216/1099516-court-alan-cawley-murder-appeal/

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/man-guilty-of-murdering-elderly-brothers-in-co-mayo-1.3166322

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-26-weeps-as-he-is-charged-with-brothers-murders/29415448.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/suspect-in-murder-of-brothers-just-out-of-prison/29411893.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/two-simple-men-two-angels-may-they-rest-in-peace-family-heartbreak-as-man-found-guilty-of-murdering-elderly-brothers/35966259.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/lawyers-for-double-murderer-asked-to-write-to-coroner-regarding-appeal-as-inquest-into-deaths-being-held-up/37725307.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/suicide-fears-for-blaine-murders-accused/29417536.html

https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0615/1147574-inquest-blaine-brothers/

Trigger Warning: mentions of child sexual abuse

Friends!

This week we decided to take a break from the awfulness of the world and instead answer your wonderful questions.

Thanks you so much to everyone who sent one in

We just wanted to thank all of you for your support this year. It means more than you will ever know

This year was a tough one and we truly hope 2025 is a little better for all of you

Have a wonderful Christmas

We love you

Sarah Jane, Emma and Colin xoxo

Episode is available on Go Loud and everywhere else you get your podcasts

As always it's Free Palestine

Samaritans: 116 123

Womens Aid: 1800 341 900

Mens Aid: 01 554 3811

Free Text "Hello" to 50808

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions extreme violence and coercive control

Hello friends!

This week Emma covers the case of Lisa Doyle. Lisa was only 24 years old when she was strangled to death in her home by her partner Gerard O'Hara

We would just like to extend our sincerest sympathies to Lisa's family and friends.

Case begins at 28:38

As always it's Free Palestine

Picture 1: Lisa Doyle

Picture 2: Lisa's sister Angela

If you are affected by any of the topics we discuss in this episode here are some support services:

Samaritans: 116 123

Womens Aid: 1800 341 900

Mens Aid: 01 554 3811

Free Text "Hello" to 50808

Link to buy Angela's book, Loving Lisa: https://www.waterstones.com/book/loving-lisa/angela-doyle-stuart/9780957448209

References:

https://www.tg4.ie/ga/player/seinn/?pid=6346346187112&title=Lisa%20Doyle&series=Marú%20inár%20Measc&genre=Faisneis&pcode=660008

https://www.independent.ie/news/temp-head/28821762.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/shocking-he-could-be-walking-the-streets-sister-of-murder-victim-lisa-doyle-24-on-prospect-of-killer-being-released/a2076511867.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/shocking-he-could-be-walking-the-streets-sister-of-murder-victim-lisa-doyle-24-on-prospect-of-killer-being-released/a2076511867.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/absolutely-no-reason/27037712.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/lisa-in-heaven-with-mum-says-grieving-sister/26687608.html

https://www.independent.ie/news/shoelace-strangler-gets-life-for-killing-fiancee/26687355.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/heartbreaking-farewell-to-lisa-at-her-funeral-mass/27030016.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/lisas-tragic-death-was-due-to-mechanical-asphyxiation/27031302.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/lisas-tragic-death-was-due-to-mechanical-asphyxiation/27031302.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/lisas-tragic-death-was-due-to-mechanical-asphyxiation/27031302.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/grim-discovery-made-early-sunday-morning/27029958.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/shock-as-cousin-of-anne-doyle-found-strangled-at-home/27925864.html

https://www.thesun.ie/news/13858658/lisa-doyle-murderer-parole-sisters-fears-kill-again/

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/a-sense-of-disbelief-as-lisa-is-laid-to-rest/27030015.html

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/grim-discovery-made-early-sunday-morning/27029958.html

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of rape and sexual assault

Hello friends!

This week Emma covers the case of Joyce Quinn. 44 year old Joyce offered a lift home to Kenneth O'Reilly who raped and murdered her in The Curragh

We would just like to extend our sincerest sympathies to Joyce's Husband, Ray and her children Nicole, David and Lisa

Interview begins at 25:45

As always it's Free Palestine

Picture 1: Joyce Quinn

Picture 2: Joyce and Ray Quinn

Picture 3: Ray in 2016

If you are affected by any of the topics we discuss in this episode here are some support services:

Dublin Rape Crisis Center: 1800 77 8888

Samaritans: 116 123

Womens Aid: 1800 341 900

Mens Aid: 01 554 3811

Free Text "Hello" to 50808

References:

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2022/07/29/19-women-died-violent-deaths-in-ireland-in-1996-joyce-quinn-was-the-first/

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2023/03/25/husband-of-murdered-woman-relieved-as-killer-refused-parole-27-years-later/

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2022/07/29/19-women-died-violent-deaths-in-ireland-in-1996-joyce-quinn-was-the-first/

https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/home/638715/joyce-was-as-perfect-as-you-can-get-in-this-world-husband-of-murder-victim-tells-tv-documentary.html

https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/play/?pid=6257949121001&title=Joyce%20Quinn&series=Mar%C3%BA%20in%C3%A1r%20Measc&genre=Faisneis&pcode=600935

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/we-never-want-to-cross-his-path-husband-of-murdered-mum-of-three-wants-killer-banned-from-kildare-on-release/36579731.html

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/they-didnt-know-if-it-was-rape-or-necrophilia-so-they-didnt-proceed-with-sex-charge-husband-of-murdered-joyce-quinn/34950892.html

https://www.thesun.ie/news/10457287/relieved-wife-joyce-quinn-killer-prison-husband-kenneth-oreilly/

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/verdict-likely-today-in-trial-of-man-accused-of-murdering-girl-1.67109

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/hundreds-attend-quinn-funeral-1.26135