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What happened to Dean Roche? Father of one Dean's last known location was the small townland of Ballyfoyle Co. Kilkenny. His reason for being in Ballyfoyle was to buy a car. After purchasing the car a bizarre and alleged sequence of events transpired. Due to the odd nature of what was reported after Dean bought the car many questions remain: Did Dean leave Ballyfoyle? Did he get lost and succumb to the elements? Did Dean get into an accident? Did something sinister happen? And most importantly where is Dean?

Joining us for today's episode is Nules from the Irish Crimes and Mysteries Podcast. Nules has covered Dean's case extensively and offers a great insight into the bizarre nature of this tragic case.

Garda Page on Dean: Dean Roche - Garda

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Further Listening: Dean Roche, 10 Years Missing: An Interview With Damien Hipwell

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In this episode, we uncover the story of a man who lived a double life. A charming, intelligent figure who chose a path few would dare follow. Known to law enforcement only by the name Hollywood he became one of the most elusive and fascinating outlaws of the 1990s. From a remote hideaway he plotted and prepared for a string of daring heists that baffled the FBI for years. But could it all last?

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Post-war Los Angeles; a city of glamour, ambition, dark secrets and the setting for one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in American history: the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, forever known as the “Black Dahlia.” 

Host Ciaran McConnell speaks with former LAPD homicide detective and best-selling author Steve Hodel to discuss this infamous unsolved murder.

Steve Hodel first talks us through Elizabeth Short's life, her murder and the events prior to the discovery of her body. Steve then shares how his decades of investigative experience led him to an astonishing theory.

Further reading: Home - Steve Hodel

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In this episode, we cover two haunting cases from Tasmania that remain unsolved to this day. First, we look at the tragic 1995 murder of 20-year-old Italian tourist Victoria Cafasso, whose body was discovered on a remote beach in Beaumaris. Despite one of the largest investigations in the state’s history, her killer has never been found.

We then turn to the disappearance of 26-year-old Nancy Grunwaldt, a German backpacker who vanished near Beaumaris in 1993. Leaving her family with no justice and investigators with a difficult case that has never been resolved.

Together, these two cases highlight the dangers faced by young travellers exploring unfamiliar places.

Police contact etc for the Victoria Cafasso case: Police conduct search at St Helens in Cafasso murder case - Tasmania Police

Police contact etc for the Nancy Grundwalt case: Nancy Grunwaldt investigation - Tasmania Police

Further reading: Tasmania's Beaumaris Beach Mystery: What Happened to Nancy and Victoria?: Amazon.co.uk: Calvert, Melanie: 9781503240438: Books

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Donegal native Cormac talks us through what is considered Ireland's longest running missing person case.

In March 1977, six-year-old Mary Boyle vanished without a trace from her grandparents’ remote farm in Cashelard, near Ballyshannon, County Donegal. Despite one of the largest searches in Irish history involving locals, Gardaí and the army no trace of Mary was ever found.

Her disappearance became Ireland’s longest-running missing child case. Over the decades, the case has been clouded by allegations of political interference, mishandled investigations, and claims of a cover-up. For nearly 50 years, Mary’s family especially her twin sister, Ann has campaigned for answers, justice, and the truth about what really happened.

Garda Contacts MARY BOYLE - Garda 071 985 8530

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On today's episode Ciaran McConnell will cover a modern case of serial murder that took place in the early 2020s. Thankfully the term modern serial killer is not used so often these days. However, episode 41 will document a serial killer that was active in the early 2020s.

The scene for these horrific crimes is the American city of Little Rock. As of August 2025 this killer has yet to be brought to justice. But he is being investigated by local police and the FBI. Is the noose tightening for this killer? Let's hope so!

CCTV Link: Little Rock police searching for man in 3 fatal knife attacks

Reward Money: Little Rock police search for man in 3 fatal knife attacks | thv11.com

Little Rock Police Contacts: 501 371 4636 or [email protected]

Further Reading: Murder Mystery: Jack the Knife - AY Magazine

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Welcome to episode 40 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast: The Butcher of Mons with special guest Rion.

On a Spring day in 1997 a Belgian cop got off his horse to investigate what he presumed to be another case of illegal dumping. However, what he discovered was something far more sinister; dismembered human remains that had been left in numerous bin bags. Over the next seven months more bags containing human remains were found throughout the Mons region.

These destressing finds shocked the locals of Mons, but the fear and shock of the public did not lead to an expensive and prolonged investigation. Sadly it was quite the opposite. As time passed the victims plight seems to have been largely forgotten by the authorities. And due to Belgium's statute of limitations; if the killer is not caught in the next fifteen months they will have gotten away with these barbaric murders in the eyes of the law.

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Website of the Belgian Federal Police: Services | Police Fédérale

Further Reading: Morgan Vanlerberghe, the amateur detective who wants to catch the 'butcher of Mons'

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On episode 39 Ciaran McConnell covers a case that has been described as more terrifying than fiction, and it is hard to argue with that. In the mid 1970s experienced sailors Elanor and Mac Graham, unbeknownst to them, took their final voyage to a remote paradise known as Palmyra in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. What was meant to be a year long trip to paradise soon turned bad for the Grahams. When they first docked at Palmyra they came face to face with a cold blooded fugitive, and months later they vanished. It took the full weight of the FBI years to finally bring some justice to this tragic case.

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Blog: Cold Case Investigations | Ireland's Vanishing Triangle

Further Reading: And the Sea Will Tell: Amazon.co.uk: Bugliosi, Vincent: 9780393327960: Books

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Welcome to the Cliff's Edge podcast with your host Ciaran McConnell.

Claudia tragically vanished in early Spring of 2009 and no trace of her has ever been found. Leaving her loving family and friends heartbroken and without justice. Relentless work on behalf of Claudia from her family and friends has meant that this case has remained in the minds of the British public and the North Yorkshire Police to this day. Giving hope that one day justice will be served.

Joining Ciaran McConnell for episode 38 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast is special guest Vinny McHale. Vinny will discuss with us the unsolved disappearance of 35 year old Yorkshire woman Claudia Lawrence.

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North Yorkshire Police's website Claudia Lawrence investigation: 16th anniversary | North Yorkshire Police

Crime Stoppers Phone Number 0800 555 111

CCTV Man Claudia Lawrence CCTV - Richard Cartwright

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In episode 37 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast Ciaran McConnell covers what is known in the public domain about the suspects in the murders of JoJo Dullard, Fiona Pender and Annie McCarrick. As of today none of these individuals have been charged in relation to these murders, but they remain suspects.

If you enjoyed the episode, please and like and share. Go raibh míle maith agat" (Thank you very much).

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