Red Room
Red Room is a podcast that explores weird, wonderful, creepy, and mysterious topics. Hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, it covers true crime, conspiracy theories, and unsolved mysteries. Each episode takes listeners down a rabbit hole into the strange and unexplained.
Episodes
The Murders of William Maughan and Anna Varslavane
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 hear
Paul Quinn: Murder on the Border
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
The Disappearance & Unsolved Death of Nóra Quoirin
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 Ka
The Murder of John Horgan: Ireland's Only Satanic Killing?
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 sil
Grace Livingstone: Murder in Malahide
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
Buried Secrets: The Truth Behind Tina Satchwell’s Murder with Barry Cummins
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 h
The Murder of Moll McCarthy
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 Claffe
Anne Devlin and The Women Behind The Rising
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
Honour Bright: Murder in The Free State
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, th
Annie Walsh and The Women Sent To The Gallows
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 murd
The Irish Serial Killers Who Sold Their Victims’ Bodies
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 Claf
Michael Barrett: The Last Man Hanged in Britain
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 DivesFurther Reading / Sources"The Irish invasion": how the Irish Famine changed ScotlandIrish immigration to Scotlandt18680406-412 | The Proceedings of the Old Baileyhttps
Victorian Irish True Crime: St Patrick's Day Special (rerelease)
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.
Larry Griffin: The Postman Who Never Came Home
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 postmanThe strange case of the country pos
Kyran Durnin: Failed By The System
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?LinksKyran: The Lost BoyDrogheda Mum pleads with her missing daughter to get in touchMan questioned in Kyran Durnin murder case found deadDrogheda boy
What Happened Alpho O'Reilly? The RTÉ Designer Who Vanished 30 Years Ago
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.LinksFormer RTE man missingA fresh twist in the mysterious tale of Alpho O'Reilly1553DMIRL - A
CASE UPDATE: Inside the Search for Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard (2026)
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.
Where Is Trevor Deely?
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 DeelyTrevor Deely Age ProgressionMissing Persons Helpline DonationsNational Missing Persons H
Lisa Dorrian: Murder & The "Wall Of Silence" in Co. Down
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 disappearanceRenewed appeal issued on 20th anniv
Philip Cairns: Ireland's Lost Boy
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 HERELinks29 years on: The unsolved mystery of 13-year-old Philip CairnsGardaí: Paedophile may have killed Philip Cairnshttps://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30409915.htmlhttps://archive.is/4ER
The Murder of Tina Satchwell: A Six-Year Deception
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 hereLinks: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 Satch
Fiona Sinnott: Vanished from Wexford
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 hereInstagramInvestigation into the Disappearance and Murder of Fiona Sinnott in February 1998 - GardaLinksFiona Sinnott search: Family’s hope turns to disappointment
Deirdre Jacob: Missing Since 1998
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.SourcesDPP 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 an
The Disappearance of Imelda Keenan (Case Updates)
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 h
What Happened to Ciara Breen?
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 HereLinks/SourcesRenewed Appeal: Ciara Breen missing since the 13/2/97 - GardaGardaí renew appeal for Ciara Breen missing since 1997Dundalk missing girl Ciara Breen focus of TG4 documentary - Louth LiveMoth
Barbara Walsh: 40 Years Missing
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 HereLinks/Sources4066DFIRL - Barbara Walsh‘I don’t think she left. I think something happened to her that night’ – family of missing mum Barbara Walsh from Conne
The Disappearance of Fiona Pender: Is Justice Lost?
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 HereLinks/SourcesFiona Pender - GardaDisappearance of Fiona Pender cast shadow over home townSearches under way as Fiona Pender disappearance reclassified as murderhttps://archive.is/9Vom2Homicide is a l
Sandra Collins: 25 Years Without Justice
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 HereLinks/SourcesMurder Investigation – Sandra Collins – killala Co. Mayo - GardaEpisode 9: Sandra Collins | The Missing | Series 5Missing woman's family do not believe she was pregnant
The Disappearance of Eva Brennan
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 LinksEva Brennan - Garda'One of the forgotten': Family frustration over missing woman's casehttps://archive.is/gJ28iSerial killer theory gains groundEva Brennan | International Missing Persons
Claire Boylan: The Silent Search
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.LinksClaire Boylan - GardaFamily appeal to missing womanFamily of missing woman urge her to make contactThe strange disappearance of Claire Boylan : r/UnresolvedMysteriesTo access bonus weekly episodes of R
JoJo Dullard: Secrets, Silence, and the State
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 - GardaJoin Patreon here to support the showLinksThe myth of Ireland’s ‘vanishing triangle’ – The Irish Times‘Al
Esra Uyrun: Missing from Clondalkin, Her Car Found In Bray
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/m
Annie McCarrick: Three Decades With No Justice
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, t
Brittany Dawn: From Gym Bunny to Warrior of God
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.LinksThousands of customers sign petition complaining about Instagram fitness influencer - Good Morning AmericaWho is Brittany Dawn? The fitness influencer being sued for misleading clients wit
Teal Swan Uncovered: Spiritual Suicide Pacts & Satanic Panic
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 trialLinksThe Gateway Podcast on SpotifyThe Memory Maker | ScamfluencersInside The Deep End: The Rise of Teal Swan and Her Controversial "Completion Process" P
Freelee The Banana Girl & The Raw-Til-4 Cult
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 RoomSourcesCancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC NewsFreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your perio
The Jay Mazini Scam: From Instagram Fame to Federal Prison
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 LinksAP News: Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' sentencedJustice.gov: Instag
The Zizians: From Rationalism to Radicalism (Patreon Teaser)
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/redroompodTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join P
The TechBro Cult of Enlightenment | Bentinho Massaro
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 readingTech Bro Guru: Inside the Sedona Cult of Be
The Reptilian YouTuber Cult That Turned Deadly | Sherry Shriner
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 PatreonSourcesThe Devil You Know S02E02 Orgone Warrior | Sherry Shriner True Crime DocumentaryTony Russo's Dragged Into the LightTheWrap Grungecultfacts.comhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/web
Emer O'Loughlin: An Unsolved Murder in Co Clare
Emer O'Loughlin was a 23-year-old artist with a bright future—until her life was robbed on Friday, April 8th, 2005. What was first treated as a tragic accident soon unraveled into a violent murder, and a suspect who vanished without a trace after faking his own suicide.Facebook Page: Justice for Emer O'LoughlinGarda Information: Murder of Emer O’Loughlin - 8/4/05 - GardaSourcesMarú inár Measc - Em
What Happened Leidy Kaspersma? Dutch Woman Vanished In Kerry
In 1978, 26-year-old Dutch woman Leidy Kaspersma vanished after stepping out of a car on a rural road near Kenmare, County Kerry. Decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved, but some believe all road lead to one suspect.Join PatreonSources:'Someone knows what happened to our Leidy' - final appeal from family of missing woman | Irish IndependentZo’n vijftig Nederlanders per jaar raken vermis
Jimmy O’Neill | Ireland’s Longest Missing Person Case
In 1947, 16-year-old Jimmy O’Neill left for work in Waterford and was never seen again. Did he stow away to England, start a new life, or meet a darker fate? For decades, his disappearance remained a mystery—until now. A newly discovered letter and the power of forensic genealogy could finally reveal the truth.Sources‘I was always in fear of saying it, well now my family secret is out: We knew Jim
Who Killed Raonaid Murray? Murder in Dublin's Suburbs
Seventeen-year-old Raonaid Murray was walking home through the quiet streets of Glenageary, Dublin, when she was brutally attacked—just minutes from her front door. Despite thousands of interviews and decades of investigation, her killer has never been identified, and the motive remains a mystery. In this episode, we examine the crime scene, the prime suspects, and the unanswered questions that st
Conor & Sheila O’Dwyer: Vanished From Fermoy
In 1991, Conor and Sheila O’Dwyer vanished without a trace from their home in Fermoy, County Cork—an elderly couple with no reason to disappear, yet it took three weeks before anyone noticed. Their disappearance remains one of Ireland’s most baffling mysteries, made even stranger by the fact that another man went missing in his car just a year earlier, only for his remains to surface 22 years late
The Disappearance of Mary Boyle: Ireland’s Youngest Missing Person
In 1977, six-year-old Mary Boyle vanished without a trace from remote Donegal, making her Ireland’s longest-running missing child case. Decades later, her disappearance remains a mystery, with allegations of political interference, ignored leads, and a fight for justice led by her sister.Justice for Mary Boyle Facebook PageGardaí InformationSources‘Time is running out’: call for inquest in case of
The Mysterious Disappearance of Jón Jónsson
In February 2019, Jón Jónsson, a 41-year-old Icelandic man, walked out of his Dublin hotel in broad daylight—and was never seen again. No phone, no wallet, no known reason for leaving. Despite extensive searches, his whereabouts remain unknown. Today, we investigate Jón Jónsson’s disappearance and explore the overlaps with other cases, including Peter Bergmann, a man who meticulously erased his id
The Unsolved Murder of Patricia Doherty | Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle
In December 1991, Patricia Doherty left her home in Tallaght to go Christmas shopping—she was never seen alive again. Her body was discovered months later in the Wicklow Mountains, yet her killer was never identified. Patricia’s case remains unsolved, but it bears unsettling similarities to other disappearances linked to Ireland’s infamous Vanishing Triangle; like Antoinette Smith and Marie Killma
Wellness Final Boss: Belle Gibson's Scam (Patreon Teaser)
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Beyond Nosferatu: Tracing Real-Life Vampires
In honour of Robert Egger's long-awaited Nosferatu, I wanted to release this episode initially published back in October for Spooky Month, on Patreon. While there are hundreds of examples of Vampire-like beings in folklore across Europe, the Americas and Aboriginal countries, this week we are going to look at instances where the cosplay was taken a little further...We'll discuss ritualistic blood
Luigi Mangione: The CEO Assasin (Patreon Teaser)
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From Donald to Trump: The Man, The Myth & The Empire (Patreon Teaser)
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The Irish Witch Trials: Kilkenny, Youghal & Islandmagee
This week, in our season finale, we explore Ireland's infamous witch trials, uncovering the dark tales of Dame Alice Kyteler, Florence Newton, and the Islandmagee witches. From accusations of demonic pacts to spectral evidence and deadly trials, join us as we explore how fear and superstition gripped these historic Irish communities.Sign up to Patreon (for weekly deep dives & exclusive content
Victorian Ireland’s Most Chilling Murders
Step back into Victorian-era Ireland, where three gruesome murders left a trail of fear and mystery. This week, we delve into the burning of a witch, the cannibalism of a sailor and the murder of a family in rural Ireland. Sign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE H
Ireland's Haunted History: Loftus Hall, Howth Castle & The Black Hag
Join us this week in exploring the stories associated with some of Ireland's most haunted houses, castles and abbeys. From the haunted tapestry room in Loftus Hall to how a nun who turned to the devil haunted one of Ireland's oldest Abbeys.Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.comSign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bo
The Dullahan: The Irish Harbinger of Death
The Dullahan is a sinister, headless rider from Irish folklore, who rides atop a black horse, carrying his severed head under one arm. With glowing eyes and a grin that stretches ear to ear, this figure carries omens of death, and is thought to be the inspiration behind the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. This week, we're taking a look at the mythical figure, and some of the local stories of h
Christina Gallagher & Her House of Prayer in Achill
This week we investigate the rise and controversy surrounding Christina Gallagher's House of Prayer on Achill Island, uncovering the mystery behind its alleged miracles, financial dealings, and the Catholic Church's disownment. Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.comSign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus wee
The Cult of Woo: JZ Knight & Ramtha's School of Enlightenment
content warning: this episode mentions instances of childhood sexual abuseWhat does a suburban Pacific Northwest housewife, a former Irish priest and Q Anon members have in common? Well, they all co-sign the teachings of Ramtha: a 35,000-year-old warrior who speaks through a woman called JZ Knight, at her school of enlightenment.This week we're discussing JZ' Knights' early life, and looking at ho
QAnon: The Conspiracy Behind The Cult
QAnon is many things; a conspiracy theory, a digital phenomenon and according to many, a cult that has taken over the minds of their loved ones. This week we are deep-diving on the conspiracy theory behind QAnon, and asking how an online puzzle became possibly one of the world's largest cults.Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.comHBO DocumentarySign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFoll
Tony Quinn & EDUCO: Ireland's Own NXIVM?
Today we're exploring the life of Tony Quinn, the Irish spiritual leader who built a global following with his Educo program, which has been accused of being a cult.We'll explore how Quinn's teachings, wealth and "psychic powers", led to his controversial rise in the oil industry, leaving a legacy of financial manipulation and psychological control. From his humble beginnings to his multi-million
Aum Shinrikyo: The Cult That Turned to Terrorism
In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult behind Japan's deadliest act of domestic terrorism. We’ll uncover how a seemingly spiritual group evolved into a deadly organization, leading to the infamous 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack.Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly epi
Japa Meditation Ireland: A Cult of Abuse
Cults are not always whacky organised communities that live in a commune... in fact, many modern-day cults exist right under our noses. New-age spiritual gurus have gentrified many of the legitimate practices of the East, like meditation and yoga, and used them to gain the trust of vulnerable individuals. Dennis Curran and Shashi Dubey were two of these gurus, who started Japa Meditation Ireland,
Donegal's Cultish History: The Silver Sisterhood (Part 2)
Turns out there was not just one, but two cults that lived in that big 8-bedroom house in Donegal. In 1982, the house changed hands to a group called The Silver Sisterhood, but the people of Burtonport would not know any peace. While this group were quieter on paper, what they got up to within the house was another world of strange, we're talking Victorian era roleplay, caning and eh... video game
Donegal's Cultish History: The Screamers (Part 1)
On the North West Coast of Ireland is a small fishing village called Burtonport. On the surface, it is similar to many of Ireland's more rural villages however scratch the surface and you will hear stories of the cults that called it home for 20 years. Between 1974 and 1992, two cults chose Burtonport as their home, and brought controversy, news reporters and unrest to the otherwise sleepy villag
How The CIA Created Charles Manson (Patreon Teaser)
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Where is Amy Fitzpatrick? The Missing Irish Teen
Amy Fitzpatrick was just 15 years old when she vanished without a trace on New Year's Day 2008 in Mijas, Spain. Amy was last seen walking home from a friend's house, but she never made it back. Years later, her brother would also be killed, and her step-father would be convicted of his manslaughter.Missing Amy Fitzpatrick Website Amy's Change.org PetitionMissing Amy Facebook GroupTo access bo
The Killing of Celine Cawley: Ireland's Bond Girl
Celine Cawley knew what she wanted from life. She began modelling as a teen, and by her early 20s she had landed a bit part in a 007 movie with Rodger Moore. However, she was not just a pretty face. In 1990 she founded a hugely successful production company and by the 2000s she was settled in a beautiful home in Howeth, with her beloved daughter and her husband of 17 years, Eamonn Lillis. Celine C
The Disappearance of Imelda Keenan: Missing or Murdered?
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 h
Elizabeth Bathóry: The Blood Countess
If the rumours about Countess Elizabeth Bathóry are true, she would be one of history's most violent serial killers. Known as The Blood Countess, living high in her castle in Transylvania, Elizabeth Bathóry tortured and killed over 650 girls and women in 20 years. She would bathe in their blood as an anti-ageing practice and engage in blood magick and ritual with her cohort of witches and warlocks
Honour Bright: The Unsolved Dublin Murder
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, th
Trevor Deely: Vanished Without A Trace
Trevor Deely would disappear without a trace, after attending his work Christmas party in December 2000, in Dublin Ireland. He has been described as having reddish blonde hair, over 6 feet tall and last seen 24 years ago, wearing a brown shirt and beige cord trousers. He has a distinctive gait, walking with his arms straight down by his sides and was always said to be jovial, happy and social.Miss
The Grangegorman Murders: Four Victims, Two Confessions & One Serial Killer
In the middle of the night, on March 6th 1997, an intruder broke into number 1 Orchard View, Grangegorman and brutally killed two women in their sixties. This attack terrified the nation, the murders seemed totally random and the victims were former patients of the nearby St Brendan's Psychiatric Hospital and lived together as part of an assisted living program. Who could do such a thing to such d
Playboy Murders: The Tragic Stories of Paige Young & Dorothy Stratten
Playboy Magazine is much more than a publication; it's a lifestyle. The women who have graced it's glossy pages become consumed in their life as Playboy Bunnies, and have done so since the magazine's inception in the 1950s. In recent years however, the curtain has been peeled back on the reality of working under Hugh Hefner; a reality of abuse, control and manipulation.This week we are looking at
*BONUS* A Deep Dive on Diddy: Violence, Abuse & Trafficking
CW: sexual abuse, domestic violence, groomingSean Combs, also known as Puff, Puff Daddy, P Diddy and ‘Love’ has been one of the most prominent figures in hip hop for over 30 years.There have always been rumours about Puff’s personal life, from rumours of bisexuality to straight-up accusations of abuse - but the recent lawsuit filed by his long-time ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has opened up a pand
Mary Gough: Ireland's 'Staircase' Murder
Mary Gough was married for 6 months to her childhood sweetheart Colin Whelan. They were planning a family and renovating their home. Everything looked perfect, but behind closed doors, a plan was afoot.Colin would call 999 on February 28th 2001, claiming that he found Mary unresponsive, at the end of their staircase. In the months and years following, this would evolve into a murder case, that wou
Bianca Devins: E-Girl Murdered By Her Biggest Fan
When teenager Bianca Devins asked her online friend to bring her to a concert of her favourite musician, she did so because she trusted him.Bianca had grown a following on 4chan, where the awkward and sometimes depressed teen had found a group of people who adored her, finally, she wasn't the weirdo, like she was at school. Little did Bianca know, that amongst these adoring fans was one who was da
The Scissor Sisters: Dublin's Most Grotesque Murder?
This week we discuss the harrowing true story of the Scissor Sisters murders that shocked Ireland and captured international attention in 2005.Charlotte and Linda Mulhall, together with their mother Kathleen, killed Farah Swaleh Noor in 2005 after a drink and drug binge, on St. Patrick's Day weekend. After the murder, the sisters dismembered Swaleh-Noor's body and dumped it in the city's Royal Can
The Black Dahlia: Hollywood's Coldest Case
This week we're exploring a cold case that has fascinated True Crime fans for decades: the mystery of the Black Dahlia.Elizabeth Short was murdered in 1947. Her death was particularly violent, but precise, this along with many other clues led LAPD to think it may have been conducted by someone who knew their way around human anatomy. It was also a total media sensation, some of the first people to
A Jeffrey Epstein Deep Dive with FluentlyForward
In light of the recently unsealed Epstein documents, this week myself and Shannon from Fluently Forward took a look at some od the allegations not spoken about too often in the press about Jeffrey Epstein.Was he a Mossad agent? Was he a private spy? What was with his connections to powerful governments?AND WTF WAS WITH THE TEMPLE ON HIS ISLAND?!Listen to Shannon's podcast here, it's fabTo access b
The Epstein Documents: What You Need To Know
On Wednesday a 900-page document pertaining to notorious paedophile and sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein, was released under the order of US Judge Loretta Preska.This week I'm breaking it down for you, taking a look at the celebrity names that pop up and asking whether any of this is new information. Read it for yourself here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/03/jeffrey-epstein-docu
