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.

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Former RTE man missing

A fresh twist in the mysterious tale of Alpho O'Reilly

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Disappearance of Alpho O’Reilly | Ireland’s Unsolved Mystery (E77)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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CCTV footage of Lisa Dorrian released on 20th anniversary 

Graffiti identifies suspect in Dorrian murder case?

Timeline: The disappearance of Lisa Dorrian - BBC News

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Investigation into the Disappearance and Murder of Fiona Sinnott in February 1998 - Garda

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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

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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.

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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

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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 !

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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.

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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

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