In 1980, 19 year old Deborah Robinson took a bus from her home in Belfast down to Dublin for the day. She never returned. Her body was found in ditch in rural Co. Kildare, and launched a huge murder investigation. It looked like the case might go cold after a year went by with no breaks in the case.  But some loose threads lead investigators to a new suspect. ********* With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Try the casual mobile puzzle game Best Fiends today! Find it on the Apple App store and Google Play! Check out the global leader in mens grooming and Get 20% Off + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with the code MENS ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! 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Michael MacConnell, “Belfast girl may have known killer” in The Irish Times (12 September 1980) p. 1 “Murder hunt: student held” in The Belfast Telegraph(12 September 1980) p. 1 “Man quizzed in murder hunt” in The Newcastle Evening Chronicle (13 September 1980) p. 1 “Deborah murder: man is still held” in The Belfast Telegraph(13 September 1980) p. 1. Dymphna Curley, “RUC interview couple who spoke to Deborah” in The Belfast Telegraph (15 September 1980) p. 1. Michael Devine, “Deborah: police review clues” in The Belfast Telegraph (16 September 1980) p. 4. “Gardai step up murder inquiries” in The Irish Times(16 September 1980) p. 1. “Deborah's mother talks to Swords man” in The Belfast Telegraph(17 September 1980) p. 11. “Gardai renew murder appeal” in The Belfast Telegraph(25 September 1980) p. 1. “Gardai in murder hunt search canal” in The Belfast Telegraph(26 September 1980) p. 13. Michael Devine, “Family of missing Eire girl fear 'Deborah' fate” in The Belfast Telegraph (2 October 1980) p. 1. “Garda seek sex killer after girl found strangled” in The Belfast Telegraph (7 November 1980) p. 5. “Fibres clue in hunt for Belfast girl's killer” in The Belfast Telegraph(12 December 1980) p. 3. “Gardai get new clues on murder” in The Irish Times(12 December 1980) p. 1. “Murder inquiry 'opened up again'” in The Irish Times(19 December 1980) p. 6. “Dead girl's parents hit out at authorities” in The Belfast Telegraph(23 July 1981) p. 4. Michael Devine, “One year on and the trail to Deborah's killer has gone cold” in The Belfast Telegraph(9 September 1981) p. 4 Michael Devine, “Belfast man in court on Deborah murder charge” in The Belfast Telegraph(3 December 1981) p. 1. “Man in day trip death case remanded” in The Belfast Telegraph(10 December 1981) p. 12. Michael Devine, “Murder probe 'one of gardai's biggest'” in The Belfast Telegraph(4 January 1982) p. 4. “Suicide threat of murder accused” in The Belfast Telegraph(16 January 1982) p. 5. “Deborah charge: bail not sought” in The Belfast Telegraph(30 January 1982) p. 3. “Court told how date trip girl was found dead in Kildare ditch” in The Belfast Telegraph(22 March 1982) p. 1, 4. “Man pleads not guilty to Belfast girl's murder” in The Irish Times(23 March 1982) p. 11. “Deborah died from strangulation – doctor” in The Belfast Telegraph(24 March 1982) p. 4. “Murdered girl's death due to strangulation, pathologist tells court” in The Irish Times(24 March 1982) p. 13. “Court told murdered girl died facing her attacker” in The Irish Times(25 March 1982) p. 15. “Man admitted Deborah killing, court told” in The Belfast Telegraph(26 March 1982) p. 1, 4. “Murder trial told of visit to priest” in The Irish Times(27 March 1982) p. 8. “Deborah: verdict must be murder, court told” in The Belfast Telegraph(29 March 1982) p. 1, 5. “Deborah's parents plan Ripper-style case against killer” in The Belfast Telegraph(30 March 1982) p. 17 “The long journey which ended in violent death” in The Belfast Telegraph(30 March 1982) p. 17. “Man gets life for murder of girl” in The Irish Times(30 March 1982) p. 1. “Robinson a teenager happy with her life” in The Irish Times(30 March 1982) p. 7. Chris Kelly, “Deborah trial leads to move in child case” in The Belfast Telegraph(31 March 1982) p. 1. “English girl's death review” in The Irish Times(31 March 1982) p. 6. “Killer fails in bid for freedom” in The Evening Herald(20 September 1996) p. 6. Ray Managh and Annemaria McEneaney, “Murderer of blind date girl loses plea after 15 years' jail” in The Irish Independent(21 September 1996) p. 9. Catherine Halloran, “Kerry head of Murder Squad in RTE documentary” in The Kerryman(5 February 1999) p. 3. Pol O Conghaile, “Silent Witness” in The Irish Independent(20 May 2000) p.p. 44-48. “Killer fails to get his life term reduced” in The Irish Times(21 September 1996) p. 4. Roisin Ingle, “Plastic bags and tweezers” in The Irish Times(2 March 1999) p. 13. “Clear your conscience” in The Newcastle Journal(14 September 1974) p. 3. “'Murder' shout at girl inquest” in The Newcastle Journal(18 January 1975) p. 3. Martin Breen, “Sex beast back on Belfast streets” in Sunday Life https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/sex-beast-back-on-belfast-streets-28482096.html(7 June 2009) “Killer rapist now married to Presbyterian deaconess wife” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/killer-rapist-now-married-to-presbyterian-deaconess-wife-28780830.html(14 August 2012) Rapist and murderer accused of harrassing long los daughter” in The Impartial Reporter https://www.impartialreporter.com/news/13896703.rapist-and-murderer-accused-of-harrassing-long-lost-daughter/(23 October 2015) Damon Wilkinson, “The man who killed my 9 year old sister walked free. He went on to rape and murder a teenage girl” in  The Manchester Evening News https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/the-man-who-killed-nine-14233328(4 February 2018) 

Mens Rea: A true crime podcast

99 - Loose Threads: The murder of Deborah Robinson

What would you do if a singular moment changed your life forever? This is Actually Happening is a weekly podcast from Wondery that features extraordinary life changing stories told by the people who lived them. We’ve all had powerful moments in our lives that have given us the feeling of, “Nothing is ever going to be the same.” This is Actually Happening explores these moments head-on. These immersive, gripping stories will have you on the edge of your seat, waiting to hear what will happen next. This is just a preview of This is Actually Happening, but you can listen to the full episode at wondery.fm/TIAH_MensRea 

Introducing: This Is Actually Happening

In 1988, Anne Gillespie was 18 years old. She was looking forward to embarking on adult life. There was just one problem - her boyfriend of over three years had begun to behave horribly. She decided to end things. Her boyfriend, 22 year old John Gallagher, decided that if Anne would no longer speak to him, he'd kill her.  John also shot Anne's mother, Annie. No one could have predicted it, nor could they have known about the 24 years the two families would spend in and out of court. ******** With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Sign up for professional online counselling at betterhelp.com/mens and get 10% off your first month! ******** Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! 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Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ******** Sources: Michael Finlan, “Gardai wait to interview man in hospital” in The Irish Times (20 September 1988) p. 1 “Donegal man on murder charge” in The Irish Times (22 September 1988) p. 1. “Man to face murder charge” in The Irish Times (14 January 1989) p. 12 “Man accused of double killing was jilted by girlfriend” in The Irish Times (12 July 1989) p. 8 'Killer 'told man to run for his life'” in The Irish Times (13 July 1989) p. 12. “Man was 'taking big doses of slimming pills' before shooting” in The Irish Times (14 July 1989) p. 10. “Trial told of 'love tape' sent to victim of shooting” in The Irish Times (15 July 1989) p. 8. “Killer's judgement 'impaired' court told” in The Irish Times (18 July 1989) p. 8. “Man 'was not mentally ill' during Sligo shootings” in The Irish Times (19 July 1989) p. 12. “Jury finds Gallagher guilty but insane” in The Irish Times (20 July 1989) p. 7. Maol Muire Tynan, “Murder girl had sought to end relationship” in The Irish Times (20 July 1989) p. 7. Mary Maher, “Law on 'guilty but insane' verdicts to be challenged” in The Irish Times (31 July 1989) p. 1. “Protest over move to release killer” in The Irish Times (23 Janaury 1990) p. 5. “Murder victim's family seek hearing at appeal” in The Irish Times (30 January 1990) p. 10. “Apllication to free killer adjourned by judge” in The Irish Times (27 February 1990) p. 8 “Alter 'guilty but insane' law – psychiatrist” in The Irish Times (25 June 1990) p. 2. “Application to free killer unresolved” in The Irish Times (28 July 1990) p. 14. “Double killer now sane, court told” in The Irish Times (31 July 1990) p. 4 “Lawyers differ in 'guilty but insane' case” in The Irish Times (17 October 1990) p. 4. “Judge declines to release Gallagher” in The Irish Times (15 December 1990) p. 4. Paul Carney, “Applicaiton of 1883 law has divided High Court judges” in The Irish Times (15 December 1990) p. 4. “Court to consider Gallagher challenge” in The Irish Times (18 December 1990) p. 13 “Gallagher appeal date fixed” in The Irish Times (19 December 1990) p. 3. “Supreme Court opens Gallagher appeal” in The Irish Times (23 January 1991) p. 16 “Court reserves judgment in Gallagehr case” in The Irish Times (24 january 1991) p. 5. “Gallagher case referred to Government” in The Irish Times (13 February 1991) p. 4. Paul Carney, “Gallagher decision now up to Government” in The Irish Times (13 February 1991) p. 11. “Man in double killing gets ruling on detention” in The Irish Times (16 may 1991) p. 5. Padraig Yeates, “Cases highlight urgency of 'guilty but insane' reform” in The Irish Times (25 July 1991) p. 12. “Inquiry pledge halts Dundrum dentention case” in The Irish Times (27 July 1991) p. 3. Jim Cusack, “Law on 'guilty but insane' to be reformed” in The Irish Times (8 November 1991) p. 2. Jim Cusack, “Gallagher campaign to result in reform of 'guilty but insane' verdict” in The Irish Times (8 November 1991) p. 12. Jim Cusack, “'Guilty but insane' man released” in The Irish Times (22 November 1991) p. 4. “Man in Central Mental Hospital gets leave to challenge detentions” in The Irish Times (27 July 1993) p. 5. “Family fears for lives if Gallagher is set free” in The Irish Times (24 April 1996) p. 3. “Gallagher case date to be fixed soon” in The Irish Times (30 April 1996) p. 4 “Court told of family's fears over release of Gallagher” in The Irish Times (11 June 1996) p. 5 “Three Judges to rule on detention of double killer” in The Irish Times (20 June 1996) p. 5. Christine Newman, “Relatives seek right to give evidence on detention of killer” in The Irish Times (21 June 1996) p. 4. “Gallagher could kill again if set free, court told” in The Irish Times (21 June 1996) p. 4 “Gallagher would leave country, court told” in The Irish Times (22 June 1996) p. 4. “Families of victims in Gallagher case refused inquiry representation” in The Irish Times (10 July 1996) p. 4. Christine Newman, “Gallagher not mentally ill when he killed two women in 1988 – doctor” in The Irish Times (18 July 1996) p. 5 “Phased release 'only way' to assess Gallagher” in The Irish Times (19 July 1996) p. 4. Christine Newman, “Hospital director accepts Gallagher disorder a risk” in The Irish Times (20 July 1996) p. 4. Christine Newman, “Judgment delayed in Gallagher detention court case” in The Irish Times (24 July 1996) p. 4. Frank McNally “Gallagher detention upheld by High Court” in The Irish Times (7 September 1996) p. 1. Padraig O'Morain, “Paroled murderer failed to return by deadline” in The Irish Times (17 July 200) p. 1. Clare Murphy, “Gardai believe murderer may have escaped to Britain” in The Irish Times (18 July 2000) p. 1. Clare Murphy, “Gallagher 'built up a high level of trust” in The Irish Times (18 July 2000) p. 3. Clare Murphy, “Shatter wants statement on disappearance of Gallagher” in The Irish Times (19 July 2000) p. 5. Clare Murphy, Frank Millar and Frank Kilfeather, “Gardai face legal problems with Gallagher extradition” in The Irish Times (22 July 2000) p. 1. Kitty Holland, “Department says Gallagher 'legally a threat'” in The Irish Times (24 July 2000) p. 4. Jim Cusack, “No sign Gallagher is in Donegal” in The Irish Times (20 January 2001) p. 5. Carol Coulter, 'Bill to reform law on criminal insanity” in The Irish Times (3 December 2002) p. 4. Stephen Maguire, “Killer of mother and daughter back in detention” in The Irish Times (23 May 2012) p. 2. Stephen Maguire, “Gallagher's family not told he was back in custody” in The Irish Times (24 May 2012) p. 5. Carol O'Brien, “Release now an option for the 'guilty but insane'” in The Irish Times (24 May 2012) p. 5. Rowan Gallagher and Stephen Maguire, “Gallagher release may be inevitable – Shatter” in The Irish Times (25 May 2012) p. 4. Stephen Maguire and Pamela Duncan, “Double killer released from mental hospital” in The Irish Times (30 June 2012) p. 3. Tom Tuite, “Judge to consider Gallagher case for absconding” in The Irish Times (24 October 2012) p. 4. “Serving of Gallagher summons defective” in The Irish Times (31 October 2012) p. 4. CRIMINAL LAW (INSANITY) ACT 2006 

98 - A Question of Disorder: The murders of Anne & Annie Gillespie

 In the course of researching the assassination of Veronica Guerin, I came across the mention of files stolen from the offices of the Director of Public Prosecution by Martin Cahill (The General) and his gang. John Traynor told reporter Paul Williams that one in particular, the file relating to the investigation of the death of Fr Niall Molloy, was used in a trade to get him out of charges for receiving stolen goods. Why in the world was this file so important? I had to know. And so this week, we have the bizarre tale of the unsolved murder of Father Niall Molloy. Fr Molloy was murdered in the home of his friends and business associates, the Flynn's, in the summer of July 1985, a day after the wedding of one of the daughters. No one has ever been convicted of his murder. Find the new RTE documentary on Fr Niall's death here   (#notanad) ********* Join me at CrimeCon UK on September 25th & 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit  crimecon.co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limited to first 10 listeners who contact me) ********** With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Try the casual mobile puzzle game Best Fiends today! Find it on the Apple App store and Google Play! ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store! ********* Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ********* Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atyrR3jxEtA  - Today, tonight, RTE, 1987 Maresa Fagan, Fr Niall Molloy: “Truth out there' as chapter in unsolved death closes” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/fr-niall-molloy-truth-out-there-as-chapter-in-unsolved-death-closes-1.2989386 25 February 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Niall_Molloy Gemma O'Doherty, “Truth about FR Molloy's murder will rock the State” in The Sunday Independent https://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/gemma-odoherty-truth-about-fr-molloys-murder-will-rock-the-state-28904708.html 22 November 2012 'On the day of his death, Fr Niall said he was dreading going over to the Flynns” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/on-the-day-of-his-death-fr-niall-said-he-was-dreading-going-over-to-the-flynns-26692151.html 23 October 2010 Paul Reynolds, “GSOC critical of failure to keep Molloy documents” in RTE NEWS  https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2018/0709/977506-fr-niall-molloy/ 10 July 2018 Aoife Barry  “Call for judicial inquiry into death of Fr Niall Molloy” in TheJournal.ie http://www.thejournal.ie/judicial-inquiry-fr-niall-molloy-692242-Nov2012/ 27 November 2012 Colin Maher, “Who Rid Them of this Troublesome Priest?” in Broadsheet.ie https://www.broadsheet.ie/2013/08/23/the-troublesome-priest/ 23 August 2013 Michael Clifford, “Why was a priest killed in a couple's bedroom at an unholy hour?” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/views/analysis/why-was-a-priest-killed-in-a-couples-bedroom-at-an-unholy-hour-855138.html  14 July 2018 Eavan Murray, “'I know who murdered my uncle' : Probe into Fr Niall Molloy's death” in The Sun https://www.thesun.ie/archives/irish-news/25065/i-know-who-murdered-my-uncle/ 11 April 2015 David Langwallner, “Law is Boring – Trials are Fun” in The Village Magazine https://villagemagazine.ie/index.php/2016/11/law-is-boring/ 19 November 2016 "Bodger", “It became apparent many original documents,  including exhibits, are missing” in Broadsheet.ie https://www.broadsheet.ie/tag/fr-niall-molloy/ 9 July 2018 

Bonus: The Killing of Fr Niall Molloy

7 years apart, two young and vulnerable teenaged girls went missing - Arlene Arkinson in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1994 and Hannah Williams in London in 2001. The similarities in their cases were no coincidence, but would their murderer ever truly face justice? ********* Join me at CrimeCon UK on September 25th & 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit  crimecon.co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limited to first 10 listeners who contact me) ********* With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Try the casual mobile puzzle game Best Fiends today! Find it on the Apple App store and Google Play! Check out the global leader in mens grooming and Get 20% Off + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with the code MENS Check out the new series of Dr. Death - MIRACLE MAN from Wondery out now! Find it here ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store! ********* Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ********* Sources: “Clothes provide clue to body's identity” from BBC Newshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1883208.stm(20 March 2002) “Man questioned over cement works death” from BBC Newshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1889567.stm(24 March 2002) “Cement works body named” from BBC Newshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1896508.stm(27 March 2002) “Man held over Hannah murder” from BBC Newshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1994353.stm(17 May 2002) “Hannah murder charge” from BBC Newshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1995453.stm(19 May 2002) “Man remanded over Hannah murder” from BBC Newshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1995453.stm(20 May 2002) “Girl's killer serves life in jail” from BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/4263918.stm(20 September 2005) “Day Kathleen's world turned upside down” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/day-kathleens-world-turned-upside-down-28373563.html(5 July 2008) Gail Walker, “Missing girl's sister in bid to end rumours” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/missing-girls-sister-in-bid-to-end-rumours-28372063.html(5 July 2008) “Police defend Arkinson house search” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/police-defend-arkinson-house-search-28383547.html(5 July 2008) “RUC is sued after Arkinson home search” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/ruc-is-sued-after-arkinson-home-search-28375523.html(5 July 2008) For a full list of sources see mensreapod.com 

97 - Part Two: With Impunity

Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question.  From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil.  Listen to Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man: http://wondery.fm/DDS3_MensRea 

Introducing - Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man

7 years apart, two young and vulnerable teenaged girls went missing - Arlene Arkinson in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1994 and Hannah Williams in London in 2001. The similarities in their cases were no coincidence, but would their murderer ever truly face justice? Part Two of this series is out in one week's time.  ********** With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Sign up for professional online counselling at betterhelp.com/mens and get 10% off your first month! Try the casual mobile puzzle game Best Fiends today! Find it on the Apple App store and Google Play! ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store! ********* Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ********* Sources: “Clothes provide clue to body's identity” from BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1883208.stm(20 March 2002) “Man questioned over cement works death” from BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1889567.stm(24 March 2002) “Cement works body named” from BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1896508.stm(27 March 2002) “Man held over Hannah murder” from BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1994353.stm(17 May 2002) “Hannah murder charge” from BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1995453.stm(19 May 2002) “Man remanded over Hannah murder” from BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1995453.stm(20 May 2002) “Girl's killer serves life in jail” from BBC News   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/4263918.stm(20 September 2005) “Day Kathleen's world turned upside down” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/day-kathleens-world-turned-upside-down-28373563.html(5 July 2008) Gail Walker, “Missing girl's sister in bid to end rumours” in The Belfast Telegraph  https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/missing-girls-sister-in-bid-to-end-rumours-28372063.html(5 July 2008) “Police defend Arkinson house search” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/police-defend-arkinson-house-search-28383547.html(5 July 2008) “RUC is sued after Arkinson home search” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/ruc-is-sued-after-arkinson-home-search-28375523.html(5 July 2008) “Arlene hunt scaled down” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/imported/arlene-hunt-scaled-down-28376434.html(5 July 2008) For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com 

97 - Part One: With Impunity

In May of 2012, Nicola Furlong and her best friend Sarah were enjoying an exciting year on Erasmus in a university in Japan. On the night of the 23rd, the two Wexford girls hit the town to see a Nicki Minaj concert that was on in Tokyo. But after missing their last train home, their care-free night out would end in disaster. ********* Join me at CrimeCon UK on September 25th & 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit  .co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limited to first 10 listeners who contact me) ********** With thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Check out the amazing CBD infused oils and drinks from Trip at drink-trip.com and use the code TRUECRIME for 15% off your first order and free shipping! Check out the global leader in mens grooming and Get 20% Off + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with the code REA Sign up for professional online counselling at betterhelp.com/mens and get 10% off your first month! Try the casual mobile puzzle game Best Fiends today! Find it on the Apple App store and Google Play! Check out the new bonus episodes of Dr. Death from Wondery out now! Find them here  ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store! ********* Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ********* Sources: Mark Jilliard, Luke Byrne and Brendan Furlong, “Myster as Irish exchange student Nicola Furlong found dead in Tokyo hotel room” in The Irish Independent  https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/mystery-as-irish-exchange-student-nicola-furlong-found-dead-in-tokyo-hotel-room-26857258.html(25 May 2012) Rowan Gallagher, “DCU student found dead in Tokyo hotel” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/dcu-student-found-dead-in-tokyo-hotel-1.523785(25 May 2012) Rowan Gallagher and David McNeill, “Man in custody after DCU student's death” in The Irish Times(26 May 2012) p. 6. Mark Hilliard and Luke Byrne, “Two men quizzed over student's death in Japan” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/two-men-quizzed-over-students-death-in-japan-26857627.html(26 May 2012) “Two held in Nicola killing” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/two-held-in-nicola-killing-26857826.html(27 May 2012) Luke Byrne, Mark Hilliard and Brendan Furlong, “Student Nicola Furlong suffered sexual assault after strangulation in Tokyo” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/student-nicola-furlong-suffered-sexual-assault-after-strangulation-in-tokyo-26858712.html(28 May 2012) “Two held over Irish student's death” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/two-held-over-irish-students-death-26858762.html(28 May 2012) Danielle Demetriou “Two charged with  sex assault on murdered Nicola's friend” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/two-charged-with-sex-assault-on-murdered-nicolas-friend-26858709.html(28 May 2012) David McNeill, “DCU student's body flown home” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/dcu-student-s-body-flown-home-1.717712(31 May 2012) “Two US rappers being questioned by police” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/regionals/enniscorthyguardian/news/two-us-rappers-being-questioned-by-police-27256910.html(5 June 2012) For a full list of sources see mensreapod.com 

96 - Nicola Furlong: Murder in the Land of the Rising Sun

In the summer of 2017, body parts were discovered strewn across the scenic landscape of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains. Gardai began a wide-scale search and a murder investigation. But only days later a man presented himself at a south Dublin Garda station, confessing to the murder of his 61 year old mother in law, Patricia O'Connor. But was he telling the whole story?  ********* Join me at CrimeCon UK on September 25th & 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit  crimecon.co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limited to first 10 listeners who contact me) ********** Check out our featured podcast How The Yes Was Won. Listen HERE or check out their website howtheyeswaswon.com #repealed ********** With thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Try the casual mobile puzzle game Best Fiends today! Find it on the Apple App store and Google Play! ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! 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Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ********* Sources: Cathal McMahon, Robin Schiller and Conor Feehan, “Wicklow mountains murder victim named locally and remembered as 'loving grandmother'” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/wicklow-mountains-murder-victim-named-locally-and-remembered-as-loving-grandmother-35825348.html (14 June 2017) “Woman whose remains were found in Wicklow mountains reported missing on June 2” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/woman-whose-remains-were-found-in-wicklow-mountains-reported-missing-on-june-2-35826611.html (14 June 2017) Conor Lally, Conor Gallagher and Jack Power, “Gardai believe woman was killed due to long-running dispute” in The Irish Times  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/garda%C3%AD-believe-woman-was-killed-due-to-long-running-dispute-1.3120069 (15 June 2017) Sean Dunne, “'It was self-defence': Man charged in Wicklow body case” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/it-was-self-defence-man-charged-in-wicklow-body-case-1.3120687 (15 June 2017) Robin Schiller, “Neighbours recall victim Patricia as a 'quiet, polite woman'” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/neighbours-recall-victim-patricia-as-a-quiet-polite-woman-35828219.html (15 June 2017) Robin Schiller and Cathal McMahon, “Wicklow Mountains killing suspect made admissions to gardai day before arrest – but was released” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/wicklow-mountains-killing-suspect-made-admissions-to-gardai-day-before-arrest-but-was-released-35828215.html (15 June 2017) Cathal McMahon, “Man charged in connection with the murder of Wicklow mountains victim Patricia O'Connor” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/man-charged-in-connection-with-the-murder-of-wicklow-mountains-victim-patricia-oconnor-35829219.html (15 June 2017) Eimear Cotter, “'It was self-defence' – man appears in court charged with the murder of Patricia O'Connor” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/it-was-self-defence-man-appears-in-court-charged-with-the-murder-of-patricia-oconnor-35829639.html (15 June 2017) “Wicklow shock after gruesome killing” in The Wicklow People https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/wicklow-shock-after-gruesome-killing-35848357.html (24 June 2017) Conor Feehan, “Funeral takes place for mother whose remains were found on mountains” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/funeral-takes-place-for-mother-whose-remains-found-on-mountains-35983113.html (31 July 2017) Ronan McGreevey, “Three arrested over killing of Dublin grandmother” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/three-arrested-over-killing-of-dublin-grandmother-1.3207716 (2 September 2017) Louise Kelly, “Three arrested in connection with murder of Dublin grandmother Patricia O'Connor:” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/three-arrested-in-connection-with-murder-of-dublin-grandmother-patricia-oconnor-36093726.html (2 September 2017) “Gardai release three held over Patricia O'Connor killing” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/garda%C3%AD-release-three-held-over-patricia-o-connor-killing-1.3208302 (3 September 2017) “Three questioned over murder of dismembered grandmother released without charge” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/three-questioned-over-murder-of-dismembered-grandmother-released-without-charge-36095820.html (3 September 2017) “Three questioned over murder of dismembered grandmother released without charge” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/three-questioned-over-murder-of-dismembered-grandmother-released-without-charge-36095820.html (3 September 2017) Emer Sugrue, “Man (40) arrested in relation to Patricia O'Connor murder” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/man-40-arrested-in-relation-to-patricia-o-connor-murder-1.3234230 (26 September 2017) “Gardai make another arrest in relation to murder of grandmother Patricia O'Connor” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-make-another-arrest-in-relation-to-murder-of-grandmother-patricia-oconnor-36169287.html (26 September 2017) “Trial date for murder accused” in The Wicklow Peoplehttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/trial-date-for-murder-accused-36422396.html (23 December 2017) Tom Tuite, “Man sent forward for trial over death of Dublin grandmother” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/man-sent-forward-for-trial-over-death-of-dublin-grandmother-1.3319205 (7 December 2017) Ken Foy and Conor Feehan, “Garda divers search for 'weapon' used in gruesome dismemberment of Dublin grandmother” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/garda-divers-search-for-weapon-used-in-gruesome-dismemberment-of-dublin-grandmother-36453084.html (2 January 2018) Eimear Cotter, “Four people charged with impeding investigation into murder of grandmother Patricia O'Connor” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/four-people-charged-with-impeding-investigation-into-murder-of-grandmother-patricia-oconnor-37433951.html (18 October 2018) “Four charged with impeding investigation of Patricia O'Connor's murder” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/district-court/four-charged-with-impeding-investigation-of-patricia-o-connor-s-murder-1.3667925 (18 October 2018) “Four charged with impeding investigation” in The Bray Peoplehttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/braypeople/news/four-charged-with-impeding-investigation-37450765.html (27 October 2018) “Date for murder trial is vacated” in The Wicklow Peoplehttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklowpeople/news/date-for-murder-trial-is-vacated-37475596.html (3 November 2018) Alison O'Riordan, “Dublin woman's body dismembered and found in nice locations, court told” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/dublin-woman-s-body-dismembered-and-found-in-nine-locations-court-told-1.4141002 (15 January 2020) Alison O'Riordan, “Man denies murder of woman whose remains found scattered in Wicklow” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/man-denies-murder-of-woman-whose-remains-found-scattered-in-wicklow-1.4139479 (14 January 2020) Andrew Phelan, “Man to go on trial for murder of grandmother Patricia O'Connor” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-to-go-on-trial-for-murder-of-grandmother-patricia-oconnor-38860998.html (14 January 2020)

95 - Desecration: The murder of Patricia O'Connor

In May of 2016, a woman was attacked as she walked to work by a man wielding a knife. In the course of the investigation, the assault was linked to two other crimes - both sexually motivated.  Gardai also linked the crime to a suspect - 31 year old Slawomir Gierlowski.  **********Join me at CrimeCon UK on September 25th and 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit crimecon.co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limited to first 10 listeners who contact me) ********** With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Check out the global leader in mens grooming and Get 20% Off + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with the code MENS Check out the amazing CBD infused oils and drinks from Trip at drink-trip.com and use the code TRUECRIME for 15% off your first order and free shipping! Sign up for professional online counselling at betterhelp.com/mens and get 10% off your first month! ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store! ********* Music:McLeod, Quinns Song : The Dance Begins. (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 *********Sources: The People (DPP) v Gierlowski [2021] IECA 13 (unapproved) Available here Tom Tuite, “Roofer accused of double false imprisonment and sexual assault of woman” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/roofer-accused-of-double-false-imprisonment-and-sexual-assault-of-woman-34768304.html   (2 June 2016)Declan Brennan, “Dublin man accused of carrying out three attacks on women goes on trial” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/dublin-man-accused-of-carrying-out-three-attacks-on-women-goes-on-trial-36632827.html   (22 February 2018)Declan Brennan, “Woman tells jury she thought she was going to die during alleged sexual assault” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/woman-tells-jury-she-thought-she-going-to-die-during-alleged-sexual-assault-36637316.html   (23 February 2018)Declan Brennan, “Sex attack victim had tape over face” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/sex-attack-victim-had-tape-over-face-court-told-36647740.html   (27 February 2018)Declan Brennan, “Woman felt knife cut through her fingers during alleged Luas stop attack, court told” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/woman-felt-knife-cut-through-her-fingers-during-alleged-luas-stop-attack-court-told-36650418.html   (27 February 2018)Declan Brennan, “Gardai linked van near scene of sex attack to accused trial told” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/garda%C3%AD-linked-van-near-scene-of-sex-attack-to-accused-trial-told-1.3415898   (5 March 2018)Declan Brennan, “Court hears how Gardai used CCTV footage to plot journey of van linked to alleged attacker” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30831186.html    (6 March 2018)Declan Brennan, “Sex assault accused had cable ties in back of van” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/sex-assault-accused-had-cable-ties-in-back-of-van-36682075.html   (8 March 2018)Declan Brennan, “DNA links accused to sex attacks on three women over years, court is told” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/dna-links-accused-to-sex-attacks-on-three-women-over-years-court-is-told-36689947.html   (10 March 2018)Isabel Hayes, “'I don't understand how my DNA ended up on that item': Accused denies three Dublin attacks on women” in The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30832348.html   (13 March 2018)Soyna McLean, “Alleged attacker's fingerprints found on duct tape at scene, court told” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/alleged-attackers-fingerprints-found-on-duct-tape-at-scene-court-told-36705423.html   (14 March 2018)Declan Brennan, “DNA is the 'golden thread' that connects random attacks on three women in Dublin – trial hears” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/dna-is-the-golden-thread-that-connects-random-attacks-on-three-women-in-dublin-trial-hears-36725849.html   (20 March 2018)Declan Brennan, “Man found guilty of carrying out 'random' late night sex attacks on women”  in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-found-guilty-of-carrying-out-random-late-night-sex-attacks-on-women-36734242.html   (22 March 2018)Declan Brennan, “Roofer found guilty of third 'random' late-night violent attack on women in Dublin” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/roofer-found-guilty-of-third-random-late-night-violent-attack-on-women-in-dublin-36736667.html   (23 March 2018)Declan Brennan, “Man who carried out late night violent sex attacks on three women to be sentenced in May” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/man-who-carried-out-late-night-violent-sex-attacks-on-three-women-to-be-sentenced-in-may-36737997.html   (23 March 2018)Declan Brennan, “Father jailed for carrying out random assaults on three women” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/pictured-father-jailed-for-carrying-out-random-assaults-on-three-women-37036047.html   (21 June 2018)Declan Brennan, “Man in jail for attacks on three women convicted of trying to rape another” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/man-in-jail-for-attacks-on-three-women-convicted-of-trying-to-rape-another-1.3908606   (29 May 2019)Brion Hoban and Declan Brennan, “Roofer serving prison term for random sex attacks on three women continues to maintain innocence court hears” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/roofer-serving-prison-term-for-random-sex-attacks-on-three-women-continues-to-maintain-innocence-court-hears-38358959.html   (30 July 2019)Paul Reynolds, “Sentencing adjourned in 2010 sexual assault case” from RTE.ie https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2019/0730/1066047-slawomir-gierlowski-court/   (30 July 2019)

94 - Bonus: Serial - Slawomir Gierlowski

In January 2008, 18 year old Marioara got into a car on Lombard Street in Dublin City centre, where she and some of her family had been begging for change. She was never seen again. During the garda investigation it became clear that this was an unusual crime - a seemingly random act of violence, likely committed by a member of one of Dublin's criminal gangs. After 6 years, a man went on trial. But would there be justice for Marioara?********* Join me at CrimeCon UK on September 25th and 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit crimecon.co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limited to first 10 listeners who contact me)********* With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Check out the global leader in mens grooming and Get 20% Off + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with the code MENS Claim your free case of 8 craft beers at beer52.com/MENS - just pay postage!********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store!********* Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/********* Sources: Stephen Breen and Owen Conlon, The Hitmen: The Shocking True Story of a Family of Killers for Hire(London: Penguin, 2021). Purchase it here “Gardai appeal for information in missing Romanian woman” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/gardai-appeal-for-information-on-missing-romania-woman-26344480.html (13 January 2008) Allison Bray and Ralph Riegel, “No trace of missing man after sea search” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/no-trace-of-missing-man-after-sea-search-26344608.html (14 January 2008) “Three arrested in connection with woman's disappearance” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/three-arrested-in-connection-with-womans-disappearance-26495577.html (28 November 2008) Conor Lally, “Three held over missing woman (19)” in The Irish Times (29 November 2008) p. 8. Tom Brady, “Three held over missing girl” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/three-held-over-missing-girl-26495654.html(29 November 2008) “Three in custody over disappearance of Romanian girl” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/three-in-custody-over-disappearance-of-romanian-girl-26496234.html(1 December 2008) Conor Lally, “Four held as gardai search canal for missing teen” in The Irish Times (1 December 2008) p. 4. Tom Brady, “Teenager feared killed for refusing to be a prostitute” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/teenager-feared-killed-for-refusing-to-be-a-prostitute-26496418.html(2 December 2008) “Man still in custody over teenager's disappearance” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/man-still-in-custody-over-teenagers-disappearance-26496445.html(2 December 2008) Alison Healy, “Gardai release three with no charge” in The Irish Times (2 December 2008) p. 3. Tom Brady, “Gardai to step up searches in case of missing girl” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-to-step-up-searches-in-case-of-missing-girl-26496650.html(3 December 2008) Meave Sheehan, “The promise of a hot meal lured this girl to her death” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/the-promise-of-a-hot-meal-lured-this-girl-to-her-death-26558743.html(16 August 2009) “Fresh appeal launched over missing teenager” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/fresh-appeal-launched-over-missing-teenager-26566653.html(16 September 2009) Tom Brady and Mark Hilliard, “Journalist steps up security after death threats” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/journalist-steps-up-security-after-death-threats-26797867.html(2 December 2011) Conor Lally and Ronan McGreevy, “Search resume for remains of woman (19)” in The Irish Times (12 January 2012) p. 6. Tom Brady and Luke Byrne, “Forest combed in hunt for Roma Teen missing since 2008” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/forest-combed-in-hunt-for-roma-teen-missing-since-2008-26810389.html(12 January 2012) Tim O'Brien “Garda search for remains in Wicklow to resume” in The Irish Times (13 January 2012) p. 2. “Search for body of girl expands” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/search-for-body-of-girl-expands-26810703.html(13 January 2012) “Gardai continue to search for body at forestry land in Kippure” in The Bray Peoplehttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/braypeople/news/gardai-continue-to-search-for-body-at-forestry-land-in-kippure-27648791.html(19 January 2012) Ed Carty, “Bag believed to contain body of Romanian teenager found by Gardai in Wicklow mountains” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/bag-believed-to-contain-body-of-romanian-teenager-found-by-gardai-in-wicklow-mountains-26814091.html(23 January 2012) Ed Carty, “Bones found in bag believed to be those of Romanian teen” in The Irish Independenthttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/bones-found-in-bag-believed-to-be-those-of-romanian-teen-26814159.html(23 January 2012) For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com 

93 - Never Forget: The murder of Marioara Rostas

In October of 1995, Mary Doogue was beaten to death. She lay in her bed in her cold dark home for 12 hours before she got any medical attention, and died shortly after. Her partner 19 year old Stephen Davis was arrested two days later.  He would tell the court that he had been provoked. Would a jury buy his excuse?********* Resources:Ireland & UK Women's Aid IE: Call 1800 341 900 Refuge UK: 0808 2000 247*********Join me at CrimeCon UK on September 25th & 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit  crimecon.co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limited to first 10 listeners who contact me)*********With thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Sign up for professional online counselling at betterhelp.com/mens and get 10% off your first month! Try the casual mobile puzzle game Best Fiends today! Find it on the Apple App store and Google Play!*********Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store!*********Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/*********Sources: Liz Allen, “Mother dies in brutal beating” in The Irish Independent (21 October 1995) p. 1. Ann O'Loughlin and Stephen McGrath, “Mum's killer seen by child?” in The Evening Herald (21 October 1995) p.p. 1-2. “Man arrested in Athy death” in The Sunday Tribune (22 October 1995) p. 3. Joanne McElgunn and Mike McNiffe, “Murdered mum Mary names her killer with her dying breath” in The Sunday World (22 October 1995) p. 1 -2. Alan O'Keefe, Don Lavery and Stephen McGrath, “Tragedy girl *childsname* (5) did not see her mum's killer” in The Sunday Independent (22 October 1995) p. 3. “I didn't go out to kill' – accused” in The Evening Herald (23 October 1995) p. 2. “Teenager accused of murder” in The Irish Independent (23 October 1995) p. 14. “Murder charge remand” in The Evening Herald (24 October 1995) p. 2. “Young man on trial for killing mum” in The Evening Herald (3 March 1997) p. 6. “Counsel tells court of 'great violence' and multiple injuries done to mother of six” in The Irish Times (4 March 1997) p. 3. Mary Carolan, “Mother killed by boyfriend, trial jury told” in The Irish Independent (4 March 1997) p. 6. “Court hears of victims 'fears'” in The Irish Independent (4 March 1997) p. 6. “Murder trial told of assault on mum” in The Evening Herald (4 March 1997) p. 17 Mary Carolan, “Alleged killer used 'severe violence'” in The Irish Independent (5 March 1997) p. 6. “I saw accused kicking victim in the street” in The Irish Independent (5 March 1997) p. 6. “Court told of bid to save mum's life” in The Evening Herald (5 March 1997) p. 12. Mary Carolan, “Mother 'could have died after fall on stairs'” in The Irish Independent (6 March 1997) p. 7 . Mary Carolan, “Woman 'claimed she was raped by two'” in The Irish Independent (7 March 1997) p. 5. “Murder case jury sent out” in The Irish Independent (8 March 1997) p. 4. Susan McKay, “Athy woman died in agony after most vicious attack” in The Sunday Tribune (9 March 1997) p. 8. “Murder trial to resume” in The Irish Independent (11 March 1997) p. 9. Mary Carolan, “Court told man was in a rage as he kicked girlfriend” in The Irish Independent (12 March 1997) p. 4. Mary Carolan, “Gardai 'sought lawyer for murder suspect'” in The Irish Independent (13 March 1997) p. 4. Diarmaid MacDermott, “Bruises linked to boot marks” in The Irish Independent (14 March 1997) p. 5. Susan McKay, “Athy murder trial hears garda evidence” in The Sunday Tribune (16 March 1997) p. 8 Mary Carolan, “Murder trial verdict today” in The Irish Independent (19 March 1997) p. 7. “Jury in Athy murder trial is sent to hotel” in The Irish Times (21 March 1997) p. 4. “Kildare man gets life sentence for brutal murder of his girlfriend” in The Irish Times (22 March 1997) p. 4. Mary Carolan, “Man gets life sentence for murder of girlfriend” in The Irish Independent (22 March 1997) p. 7. Stephen O'Brien, “Family stunned by series of deadly tragedies” in The Irish Independent (22 March 1997) p. 7 Bernie O'Toole, “I can never forgive” in The Evening Herald (22 March 1997) p.p. 8-9. Cathal O'Shea, “Evil killer's years of savagery” in The Sunday World (23 March 1997) p. 6-7. Mary Carolan, “Ex lover stabbed me in the back” in The Irish Independent (12 December 1996) p. 7. Mary Carolan, “Jealous lover given life term for murder” in The Irish Independent (18 December 1996) p. 5. Stephen O'Brien and Michael Lavery, “Crucial clash of evidence faced jury on stabbings” in The Irish Independent (18 December 1996) p. 5. Susan McKay, “A deadly power game” in The Sunday Tribune (23 March 1997) p. 14. Clodagh Sheehy, “Scared to death” in The Evening Herald (25 March 1997) p. 8. DPP v Davis [2001] 1 IR 146 

92 - No Excuse: The murder of Mary Doogue

In February of 2008, two Polish men living and working in Drimnagh, South Dublin were killed in a fight outside their home. Both had been stabbed in the head with a screwdriver. It quickly emerged that the fight had involved a group of teenagers.  Would Gardai be able to identify his killer or killers prove their lethal intent?******** Join me at CrimeCon UK on September 25th and 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit crimecon.co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limited to first 10 listeners who contact me)******** With thanks to our sponsors for this episode:Check out the global leader in mens grooming and Get 20% Off + Free Shipping at Manscaped.com with the code MENS******** Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store!******** Theme Music: Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/******** Sources: Cathal Mcmahon and Iwona Krauze, “Fear, grief and anger as Poles claim 'Irish no longer like us'” The Evening Herald (28 February 2008) p. 4. Cathal McMahon, “Killer gloated to friends after stabbing frenzy” in The Evening Herald (28 February 2008) p. 4. Fiach Kelly, “Part of my heart died, the people who did this to my brother are not human” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/part-of-my-heart-died-the-people-who-did-this-to-my-brother-are-not-human-26426697.html (29 February 2008) Conor Lally and Ronan McGreevy, “Family 'will never know' if attack on Role racially driven” in The Irish Times (29 February 2008) p. 1. Conor Lally, “Second Polish man dies following savage attack” in The Irish Times (29 February 2008) p. 5. Jane Last, “Two Polish stab victims' families give the gift of life” in The Evening Herald (29 February 2008) p. 1, 4. Jane Last, 'Youths have no fear: shop owner” in The Evening Herald (29 February 2008) p. 4. Tom Brady, “Hunt for murderers widens” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hunt-for-murderers-widens-26426978.html (1 March 2008) Ronan McGreevy, “Anonymous donor gives €2,000 to fund for men” in The Irish Times (1 March 2008) p. 4. “Differing accounts of Drimnagh stabbings Concern gardai” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/differing-accounts-of-drimnagh-stabbings-concern-gardai-26427386.html (2 March 2008) Louise Hogan, “Stab victims family express grief in heartfelt letter” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/stab-victims-family-express-grief-in-heartfelt-letter-26427519.html (03 March 2008) “Girl arrested in connection with Drimnagh murders” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/girl-arrested-in-connection-with-drimnagh-murders-26427614.html (3 March 2008) Ronan McGreevy, “Drimnagh church packed as community pays tribute” in The Irish Times (4 March 2008) p. 7. Conor Lally, “Girl (14) questioned over murder of Polish men” in The Irish Times (4 March 2008) p. 7. Tom Brady, “Gardai quiz girl (14) on 'screwdriver' murders” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-quiz-girl-14-on-screwdriver-murders-26427690.html (4 March 2008) Paul Melia, “Disgusting, savage and brutal... parish sickened by violence” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/disgusting-savage-and-brutal-parish-sickened-by-violence-26427692.html (4 March 2008) “Gardai release teenage girl held over Dublin murders” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/gardai-release-teenage-girl-held-over-dublin-murders-26427845.html (4 March 2008) Cathal McMahon, “Probe reveals picture of lawless teenagers” in The Evening Herald (4 March 2008) p. 4. Ronan McGreevy, “Concern for Polish death inquiry” in The Irish Times (5 March 2008) p. 7. “Further arrests expected in 'screwdriver' murder probe” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/further-arrests-expected-in-screwdriver-murder-probe-26427971.html (5 March 2008) “Polish centre concerned about Drimnagh investigation” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/further-arrests-expected-in-screwdriver-murder-probe-26427971.html (5 March 2008) For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com 

91 - Pure Thuggery: The murders of Mariusz Szwajkos & Pawel Kalite

CrimeConVersations is a brand-new True Crime podcast brought to you by CrimeCon UK. In the lead up to CrimeCon UK in London, CrimeCon UK are bringing two favourite podcasts together to find out more about their fascination with True Crime. Each episode will explore subjects including how they got involved in True Crime, the cases that have stuck in their mind, the process behind their podcast and what they think makes a great true crime showIn the first episode of the series, you'll hear from Esther from Once Upon a Crime and Sinead from Mens Rea.Join us at CrimeCon UK on September 25th & 26th 2021. For more information and tickets visit crimecon.co.uk. Use the code MENSREA for 10% off. Purchase a ticket with the code and get in touch to get a free Mens Rea T-Shirt (limits apply)Check out CrimeCon UK on Twitter and Instagram!You can find Once Upon a Crime on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or your favourite podcast player 

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A woman named Becki is lounging by the pool at the Fontainebleau Hotel when she decides to proposition a strapping pool attendant. To go on a date with her...and her husband. What begins as an unconventional proposition will soon throw them all into the international spotlight. And that’s because the couple is none other than Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife Becki, two of the most powerful figures in Evangelical America.Wondery presents In God We Lust, hosted by Brooke Siffrin and Aricia Skidmore-Williams of Even the Rich. A story of an alluring sex scandal, power, money and a very public fall from grace. When word of their affair fell into the wrong hands it led to political extortion and a public outing that brought Jerry Falwell Jr.’s empire crashing down. Listen at http://wondery.fm/IGWL_MensRea 

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Mens Rea is the legal principle of intent that must be proved in a number of crimes, such as murder. It means literally, "guilty mind". Mens Rea Podcast explores the most notorious crimes from Ireland and the UK and the court cases that followed. Join your host, Sinead, every fortnight when a new case is discussed.

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